I have over 12 years of experience shaping luxury hotels, boutique destinations, and lifestyle spaces across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. My design approach blends storytelling, craftsmanship, and cultural nuance, taking projects from initial spark through narrative, development, and delivery for brands including Marriott, Hilton, SH Hotels & Resorts, and IHG. A recent highlight was Bertrand’s Townhouse near Russell Square featured in Sleeper Magazine, a meaningful recognition of the care and character I pour into hospitality spaces. I champion ideas while keeping decisions commercially and operationally sound, mentor creative teams, and build collaborative relationships that help complex design challenges sing. My work has been celebrated in Sleeper Magazine and Mix Interiors’ 30 Under 30, fueling my belief in soulful luxury hospitality through narrative, craft, and contemporary elegance.

Rachael Reid

I have over 12 years of experience shaping luxury hotels, boutique destinations, and lifestyle spaces across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. My design approach blends storytelling, craftsmanship, and cultural nuance, taking projects from initial spark through narrative, development, and delivery for brands including Marriott, Hilton, SH Hotels & Resorts, and IHG. A recent highlight was Bertrand’s Townhouse near Russell Square featured in Sleeper Magazine, a meaningful recognition of the care and character I pour into hospitality spaces. I champion ideas while keeping decisions commercially and operationally sound, mentor creative teams, and build collaborative relationships that help complex design challenges sing. My work has been celebrated in Sleeper Magazine and Mix Interiors’ 30 Under 30, fueling my belief in soulful luxury hospitality through narrative, craft, and contemporary elegance.

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I have over 12 years of experience shaping luxury hotels, boutique destinations, and lifestyle spaces across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. My design approach blends storytelling, craftsmanship, and cultural nuance, taking projects from initial spark through narrative, development, and delivery for brands including Marriott, Hilton, SH Hotels & Resorts, and IHG.

A recent highlight was Bertrand’s Townhouse near Russell Square featured in Sleeper Magazine, a meaningful recognition of the care and character I pour into hospitality spaces. I champion ideas while keeping decisions commercially and operationally sound, mentor creative teams, and build collaborative relationships that help complex design challenges sing. My work has been celebrated in Sleeper Magazine and Mix Interiors’ 30 Under 30, fueling my belief in soulful luxury hospitality through narrative, craft, and contemporary elegance.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Interior Designer at House of Black (Blacksheep Design Collective)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Key member of the luxury hospitality design team, leading design development, concept creation, and technical delivery for high-profile projects across the UK, Middle East, and Europe. Mentors junior team members, ensuring design excellence across all projects.
Senior Interior Designer at Studio Moren (Dexter Moren Associates)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
Over seven years at Studio Moren led hospitality projects across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, overseeing concept development, technical design and delivery. I managed end-to-end project lifecycles, ensuring creative intent aligned with buildability and commercial targets. I fostered collaboration between internal teams and external partners to deliver cohesive designs, and mentored teams of up to five architects and interior designers. Notable projects include Bertrand’s Townhouse (London) – a 43‑guestroom boutique hotel; Voco Hotel (London); The Continental Hotel (Lagos); Hilton Home2 prototype development; More House Boutique Hotel & Bar (London); The Westin Hotel (London City); Hotel Casablanca (Morocco); Dubai Creek Hotel (UAE); Verdelago Resort (Portugal); and multiple Grainger Residential spaces.
Senior Interior Designer at Dexter Moren Associates (Studio Moren)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
Led hospitality projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, overseeing concept development, technical design, and delivery. Managed the full project lifecycle, fostering collaboration between internal teams and external design partners to deliver cohesive, brand-aligned outcomes.
Interior Designer (Intermediate) at Leisure Concepts
January 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016
Delivered creative, high-profile hotel new-build designs in the UK and internationally, supporting concept development and FF&E strategies aligned with brand standards.
Interior Designer at DV Architects
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Designed hospitality projects including hotels, bars, and restaurants. Focused on concept development, guest experience, FF&E schedules, and on-site coordination.

Education

BA Hons Interior Design (First Class Degree) at University of Wolverhampton
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
BA Hons Interior Design at University of Wolverhampton
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
AutoDesk Revit Essentials Course Level 1 at Autodesk
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Interior Design (BA Hons) First Class Degree at University of Wolverhampton
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Auto Desk Revit Essentials Course Level 1
January 11, 2030 - April 25, 2026
AutoDesk Revit Essentials Course Level 1
January 11, 2030 - April 25, 2026
Mix Interiors 30 Under 30
January 1, 2021 - April 25, 2026
AutoDesk Revit Essentials Course Level 1
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other