Compass Group Pty Limited
Senior Interior Designer
Compass Group Pty Limited, Parkville, Maryland, United States, 21234
Senior Interior Designer – Visualization & Rendering Specialist
Location: 369 Royal Parade, Parkville, VIC 3052, Melbourne office
Bring Spaces to Life with Vision and Imagination Have you ever imaged designing a new retail food experience for the Australian Open or a Pop-up restaurant at a major art exhibition? Are you passionate about transforming ideas into immersive environments? Do you thrive on crafting visual stories that captivate and inspire?
Compass Group is Australia's largest hospitality and foodservice provider. You probably know us by our other names: Levy, Applejack, Restaurant Associates, ESS. Join us as a
Senior Interior Designer
and help shape the future of food service, hospitality, and workplace design across Australia.
This role is more than design, it's about storytelling, innovation, and impact. Working closely with our National Design Manager, you’ll guide the creation of high-quality visualizations that reflect brand identity, elevate user experience, and support operational excellence.
What You’ll Do Design Direction & Delivery
Coordinate the development of design concepts, documentation, and 3D visualization for national projects.
Translate briefs into compelling visual narratives that communicate design intent with clarity and creativity.
Deliver high-quality renders, animations, and walkthroughs that bring food service and hospitality environments to life.
Ensure all design outputs align with brand, operational, and compliance requirements.
Collaboration & Coordination
You’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders, mentor emerging talent, and push the boundaries of digital design.
Facilitate engaging design presentations with clients, operational leaders, and executives.
Partner with Marketing & Brands teams to align storytelling with Compass identity and client expectations.
Liaise with consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure seamless project execution and accuracy.
Innovation & Visualisation
Advance the use of visualisation tools, standards, and workflows across the design team.
Explore and implement cutting‑edge digital presentation methods (e.g., VR/AR, real‑time rendering).
Stay ahead of design technology trends to enhance visual communication and efficiency.
Project Management & Quality Assurance
Manage multiple projects concurrently, delivering consistent visual quality on time.
Balance creativity with precision, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
Refine visual deliverables to uphold Compass design and brand standards.
Contribute to design reviews and post‑project evaluations to drive continuous improvement.
Mentorship & Team Contribution
Support and mentor junior designers in rendering techniques, storytelling, and software proficiency.
Help develop templates, visual standards, and shared design resources.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative team culture.
What You’ll Bring
3–5 years’ experience in commercial interior design, ideally within food service, hospitality, or workplace sectors.
Tertiary qualification in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related discipline.
Advanced proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft 365.
Expert knowledge of visualisation and rendering software (e.g., Enscape, V‑Ray, 3ds Max).
Proven ability to deliver exceptional visual outcomes under tight timelines and across multiple concurrent projects.
Strong conceptual design skills and a keen eye for composition, materiality, and spatial storytelling.
Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams and engaging effectively with stakeholders.
High attention to detail, organization, and quality assurance across all design deliverables.
Ability to mentor others and promote innovation in digital design tools and workflows.
Passion for creating environments that balance creativity, functionality, and user experience.
Key Competencies
Visionary design thinking with the ability to turn briefs into immersive, functional, and visually engaging environments.
Advanced technical expertise in 3D modelling, rendering, and visualization software.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, engaging effectively with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
Proven ability to mentor and support team members, fostering growth and excellence.
Exceptional organization and time management, delivering multiple projects efficiently under tight deadlines.
Passion for innovation, exploring new design technologies, materials, and presentation techniques.
Commitment to quality, consistency, and alignment with Compass Group’s brand values and design standards.
Ready to design the future with us? Apply now and bring your creativity to life in spaces that matter.
The Benefits Working with a large global company means you can be assured that we have an attractive benefits program! This includes comprehensive learning & development offerings, a variety of recognition programs and company discounts, an excellent salary benchmarking matrix and at this management level also includes an incentive bonus scheme! You can read all about these here: Why work at Compass.
If you're ready to take the next step in your designer career and contribute to something bigger, we want to hear from you! For any questions, doubts, or for a confidential chat, please reach out to us at talisson@compass-group.com.au or adamward@compass-group.com.au
We are committed to ensuring a recruitment process that is fair, inclusive, and accessible to all. If you require any adjustments or alternative methods of communication during the process, please let us know—our team will support you in the way that works best for you.
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Bring Spaces to Life with Vision and Imagination Have you ever imaged designing a new retail food experience for the Australian Open or a Pop-up restaurant at a major art exhibition? Are you passionate about transforming ideas into immersive environments? Do you thrive on crafting visual stories that captivate and inspire?
Compass Group is Australia's largest hospitality and foodservice provider. You probably know us by our other names: Levy, Applejack, Restaurant Associates, ESS. Join us as a
Senior Interior Designer
and help shape the future of food service, hospitality, and workplace design across Australia.
This role is more than design, it's about storytelling, innovation, and impact. Working closely with our National Design Manager, you’ll guide the creation of high-quality visualizations that reflect brand identity, elevate user experience, and support operational excellence.
What You’ll Do Design Direction & Delivery
Coordinate the development of design concepts, documentation, and 3D visualization for national projects.
Translate briefs into compelling visual narratives that communicate design intent with clarity and creativity.
Deliver high-quality renders, animations, and walkthroughs that bring food service and hospitality environments to life.
Ensure all design outputs align with brand, operational, and compliance requirements.
Collaboration & Coordination
You’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders, mentor emerging talent, and push the boundaries of digital design.
Facilitate engaging design presentations with clients, operational leaders, and executives.
Partner with Marketing & Brands teams to align storytelling with Compass identity and client expectations.
Liaise with consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure seamless project execution and accuracy.
Innovation & Visualisation
Advance the use of visualisation tools, standards, and workflows across the design team.
Explore and implement cutting‑edge digital presentation methods (e.g., VR/AR, real‑time rendering).
Stay ahead of design technology trends to enhance visual communication and efficiency.
Project Management & Quality Assurance
Manage multiple projects concurrently, delivering consistent visual quality on time.
Balance creativity with precision, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
Refine visual deliverables to uphold Compass design and brand standards.
Contribute to design reviews and post‑project evaluations to drive continuous improvement.
Mentorship & Team Contribution
Support and mentor junior designers in rendering techniques, storytelling, and software proficiency.
Help develop templates, visual standards, and shared design resources.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative team culture.
What You’ll Bring
3–5 years’ experience in commercial interior design, ideally within food service, hospitality, or workplace sectors.
Tertiary qualification in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related discipline.
Advanced proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft 365.
Expert knowledge of visualisation and rendering software (e.g., Enscape, V‑Ray, 3ds Max).
Proven ability to deliver exceptional visual outcomes under tight timelines and across multiple concurrent projects.
Strong conceptual design skills and a keen eye for composition, materiality, and spatial storytelling.
Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams and engaging effectively with stakeholders.
High attention to detail, organization, and quality assurance across all design deliverables.
Ability to mentor others and promote innovation in digital design tools and workflows.
Passion for creating environments that balance creativity, functionality, and user experience.
Key Competencies
Visionary design thinking with the ability to turn briefs into immersive, functional, and visually engaging environments.
Advanced technical expertise in 3D modelling, rendering, and visualization software.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, engaging effectively with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
Proven ability to mentor and support team members, fostering growth and excellence.
Exceptional organization and time management, delivering multiple projects efficiently under tight deadlines.
Passion for innovation, exploring new design technologies, materials, and presentation techniques.
Commitment to quality, consistency, and alignment with Compass Group’s brand values and design standards.
Ready to design the future with us? Apply now and bring your creativity to life in spaces that matter.
The Benefits Working with a large global company means you can be assured that we have an attractive benefits program! This includes comprehensive learning & development offerings, a variety of recognition programs and company discounts, an excellent salary benchmarking matrix and at this management level also includes an incentive bonus scheme! You can read all about these here: Why work at Compass.
If you're ready to take the next step in your designer career and contribute to something bigger, we want to hear from you! For any questions, doubts, or for a confidential chat, please reach out to us at talisson@compass-group.com.au or adamward@compass-group.com.au
We are committed to ensuring a recruitment process that is fair, inclusive, and accessible to all. If you require any adjustments or alternative methods of communication during the process, please let us know—our team will support you in the way that works best for you.
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