I’m Rachael Reid, a Senior Interior Designer with over 12 years of experience shaping luxury hotels, boutique destinations, and lifestyle spaces across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. I craft environments that tell a story through craftsmanship, materiality, and cultural nuance, guiding projects from early ideas through narrative, development, and delivery for brands like Marriott, Hilton, SH Hotels & Resorts, and IHG. I lead high‑impact projects and mentor creative teams, building collaborative relationships that make complex design sing. I champion bold ideas while ensuring every decision is commercially viable and operationally robust. My work has been recognised by Sleeper Magazine and Mix Interiors with a 30 Under 30 award, reflecting my commitment to soulful luxury hospitality through narrative, craft, and contemporary elegance.

Rachael Reid

I’m Rachael Reid, a Senior Interior Designer with over 12 years of experience shaping luxury hotels, boutique destinations, and lifestyle spaces across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. I craft environments that tell a story through craftsmanship, materiality, and cultural nuance, guiding projects from early ideas through narrative, development, and delivery for brands like Marriott, Hilton, SH Hotels & Resorts, and IHG. I lead high‑impact projects and mentor creative teams, building collaborative relationships that make complex design sing. I champion bold ideas while ensuring every decision is commercially viable and operationally robust. My work has been recognised by Sleeper Magazine and Mix Interiors with a 30 Under 30 award, reflecting my commitment to soulful luxury hospitality through narrative, craft, and contemporary elegance.

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I’m Rachael Reid, a Senior Interior Designer with over 12 years of experience shaping luxury hotels, boutique destinations, and lifestyle spaces across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. I craft environments that tell a story through craftsmanship, materiality, and cultural nuance, guiding projects from early ideas through narrative, development, and delivery for brands like Marriott, Hilton, SH Hotels & Resorts, and IHG.

I lead high‑impact projects and mentor creative teams, building collaborative relationships that make complex design sing. I champion bold ideas while ensuring every decision is commercially viable and operationally robust. My work has been recognised by Sleeper Magazine and Mix Interiors with a 30 Under 30 award, reflecting my commitment to 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 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 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.
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.
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.

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

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

Industry Experience

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