Senior Interior Architect / Interior Designer / Architect

About The Opportunity

The interiors team within the practice specialises in the luxury hotel and workplace sectors, and we are seeking a talented and capable person to join the team across a variety of hospitality projects across Ireland for local and international clients.

About MDO Architects

McCauley Daye O’Connell Architects is a leading design-focused commercial practice, working on award-winning architectural and interiors projects.

Our team is made up of 55 diverse professionals, spanning 14 nationalities and with a 45%/55% female/male gender balance. The work of the practice is varied and spans across residential, educational, workplace, hospitality, and commercial office. We are highly organised, with extensive systems for job-running, filing and quality management. The practice is ISO certified with a dedicated Technical Director and BIM Manager adding further expertise. We encourage staff to grow in expertise with support for continuous professional development. We offer a renumeration package that is competitive within the sector and includes salary, bonus structure, pension, access to health and dental insurance, along with support for tuition fees and study leave.

If you want to be part of a great team, check out our work at www.mdo.ie

Minimum Skills Requirements:

• A recognised qualification in Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or Architecture.
• The candidate should have a minimum of 7 years work experience in the Irish or UK market.
• Strong Revit and Enscape / Lumion experience is preferred. The practice works solely in Revit and all projects are carried out in BIM from inception to completion.
• Knowledge of concept stage, design development, detailing of joinery, tender pack assembly and dealing with on-site construction queries.
• Strong design, technical and construction knowledge is essential for this role.
• Knowledge of the Irish Building Regulations in so much as they relate to interiors.
• The role will be involved in design team and site meetings and will be one of the daily points of contact for client, design team and contractor teams.

Personal Qualities:

• An enquiring mind who engages with their sector and who asks questions when needed.
• An innovative designer with an interest in the luxury hospitality and workplace sectors.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team with project architect/associates/directors.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Pragmatic awareness of client programmes and budgets.
• Experience in client engagement is desired. 

Our Benefits:

• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Access to VHI Insurance and Dental Scheme
• Professional Subscriptions. (Paid in full by the company (RIAI, RIBA, CIAT)
• Competitive annual leave scheme
• CPD Training provided for by the Company
• Tuition fees supported by the Company
• Paid Study Leave
• Flexible working hours
• Bike to Work Scheme
• TaxSaver Scheme
• Social Club

Application Process - Please read carefully

Applications are to be made by email only to recruitment@mdo.ie. Only applications via a direct email to this address will be considered. Applications are to be accompanied by a cover letter, a CV, and an attached PDF portfolio with examples of the candidate’s work. We do not accept applications which do not include a portfolio of work. Please confirm which role you are applying for in your cover letter. Applications will be held in the strictest confidence.

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent, with Hybrid Work options available post-probation.