Senior Interior Designer – Milan Office Full Time

Senior Designer – Milan Office

Full-Time | On-Site/Hybrid | Eligible to work in the EU

Studio Paolo Ferrari is expanding in Europe and seeking a Senior Designer to join our new Milan office. This role offers the opportunity to lead exceptional interior design projects across Europe and beyond — from luxury residences to landmark hospitality spaces — for some of the world’s most respected brands and clients.

We’re seeking a long-term collaborator to join our Milan studio under a Partita IVA arrangement, working closely with the team on projects from concept through completion. This is a full-time position based in Milan, Italy. Candidates must be based in Milan or willing to relocate. Must have legal authorization to work in Italy/EU. (We are not currently able to sponsor work visas for this position).

Credentials or Qualifications:

• 7-12 years of interior design or architectural experience within hospitality, luxury residential, and retail environments.
• Degree in Interior Design or Architecture (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
• Professional registration with Ordine degli Architetti (or eligibility preferred)
• Fluency in Italian and English (written and verbal)
• Expert proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Strong technical capability in Rhino and/or Revit is an asset.

Responsibilities include:

• Develops concepts, space planning, and material direction with ownership and understanding of design intent.
• Oversees and contributes to drawing sets including plans, elevations, sections, details, and schedules, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and design clarity.
• Ensures documentation packages (tender, permit, fabrication, construction) are comprehensive, coordinated, and aligned with project objectives
• Resolves complex design and technical challenges, balancing design intent, constructability, budget, and schedule
• Leads coordination with internal teams, ensuring alignment across disciplines and project phases.
• Interfaces with external consultants, leading coordination meetings and resolving issues proactively
• Supports Project Leads in maintaining project momentum, identifying risks, and proposing solutions
• Mentors intermediate and junior designers, offering guidance, feedback, and knowledge-sharing
• Fosters a collaborative and engaged team environment, contributing to team growth and development and solutions-oriented mindset

This is a unique opportunity to shape the next chapter of Studio Paolo Ferrari in one of the world’s design capitals. If you’re passionate about thoughtful, global design and ready to lead with purpose — we’d love to hear from you.

Only candidates who send their Portfolio & Resume in PDF format, as a compressed attachment, to careers@paoloferrari.com will be considered.