Team OCCA in a meeting

We love watching people develop in their roles, challenging themselves to continually learn & grow... combine this approach with passion & initiative and you can achieve anything.

Kate Mooney OCCA Founder

Our Core Values

  1. Dare to Disrupt

    Make a difference and challenge the status quo everyday. This is not disruption for the sake of disruption, this is positive disruption that powers us to continually grow & evolve in our industry.

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  2. We not I

    We are Team OCCA. We are collaborating partners. We work together with each other, our clients, our suppliers & our wider design teams - because we know that together we can achieve so much more.

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  3. Do the right thing

    Our integrity is integral to our business. It is something that we won't compromise. Difficult choices often have an easy or a hard answer. We pick the right one.

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  4. Challenge Accepted

    We are a dynamic team of positive, proactive problem solvers. No challenge is too big. For us it's always yes first and how second. Grab the opportunity to exceed expectations.

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Working At OCCA

At OCCA, we believe a rewarding career is built on more than just the work you do – it’s about the environment you’re part of, the opportunities you’re given, and the life you live beyond the studio.

We design our features & benefits to strike the right balance between reward, lifestyle, career growth, and creative inspiration,  helping you thrive both personally and professionally.

Here’s some of what you’ll enjoy when you join our team:

LOVE WHAT YOU DO Features & Benefits

Competitive Salary

We recognise the value of exceptional talent. Our competitive salary & benefits packages reward your skills, contribution, and ambition.

Inspirational Studio

Our new HQ located in the heart of Glasgow, is designed by the team for the team to promote wellbeing, creativity, and collaboration every day.

Hybrid Working

Flexibility that fits real life. Our hybrid model gives you the best of both worlds - collaborative studio time and the freedom to work remotely on Monday & Friday

Creative, Collaborative Culture

Be part of a team that shares ideas, inspires each other, and believes the best work happens when creativity and collaboration go hand in hand.

Career Growth and Development

With mentorship, training, and hands-on experience across design, procurement, and branding, we invest in helping you build a career that’s going places.

Exciting Global Projects

Shape luxury hotel and residential spaces worldwide, supported by our UK and Spanish offices and an international supplier network.

The Faces Behind it All Some of Our Team

  1. Kate Mooney

    Founder & Principal

    Founder and Principal of OCCA, Kate Mooney draws on over 30 years’ experience across architecture, interior design, procurement, and branding.

    She leads with a clear focus: to deliver transformative spaces that elevate brands, optimise investment, and create lasting client value.

    Kate’s vision powers OCCA’s reputation for excellence across the luxury hotel and residential and workplace sectors.

    Kate Mooney
  2. Karen Moon

    Procurement Director

    As OCCA’s Procurement Director, Karen combines 20 years’ commercial expertise and a background in business economics with a sharp eye for detail and rigorous financial controls.

    Her commitment to real-time reporting and a strict “no surprises” policy across our procurement projects gives clients clarity, confidence, and certainty. Karen’s proactive approach ensures every project runs smoothly, delivering outstanding value at every stage.

    Karen Moon
  3. Nicola Links

    Accountant

    As OCCA’s Management Accountant, Nicola plays a key role in supporting the financial strength and precision behind the OCCA business and our procurement projects. With a background in commercial accounting, she ensures clear budgeting, real-time reporting, and financial certainty across our client investments, while her operations expertise keeps our systems and processes running smoothly and securely.

    Nicola Links
  4. Jim Mooney

    Commercial Director

    OCCA’s Commercial and Business Development Director, Jim leverages 25 years’ experience in business growth across technology, software, and e-commerce.

    He works closely with clients to uncover new opportunities, tackle challenges, and align their ambitions with OCCA’s specialist Design, Procurement, and Branding teams, while his strategic focus ensures every partnership drives value, vision, and long-term success.

    Jim Mooney
  5. Robert Paton

    Studio Director

    As Studio Director, Rob oversees the smooth running of OCCA’s design studio and project delivery. With over 20 years’ experience in interior design and architecture, Rob ensures projects are expertly coordinated, resourced, and executed to the highest standards.

    His hands-on approach keeps the studio focused, efficient, and aligned to delivering outstanding results for every client.

    Robert Paton
  6. Lauren Welsh

    Head of FF&E

    As Head of FF&E, Lauren Welsh brings nearly 20 years’ rich experience in retail, e-commerce, and hospitality procurement. With sharp product knowledge, strong commercial instincts, and expert negotiation skills, she consistently delivers exceptional value for all our clients.

    Always ahead of the curve, Lauren regularly attends international trade shows and remains closely connected to the latest industry trends and groundbreaking innovations.

    Lauren Welsh
  7. Caitlin Fraser

    Interior Designer

    With a background in architecture and interiors, Caitlin Fraser brings 8 years of experience designing standout hospitality and entertainment spaces.

    A skilled 3D visualiser, Caitlin transforms OCCA’s creative concepts into vivid, detailed realities, helping clients and design teams visualise every detail before a project starts on site. Continually on top of evolving visualisation technology, her ability to bring designs to life pre-site, gives clients clarity, confidence, and creative assurance on every project.

    Caitlin Fraser
  8. Courtney Keating

    Interior Designer

    Courtney is a talented interior designer with over 10 years’ experience delivering standout bar, restaurant, and hospitality projects.

    Known for her creative flair and understanding of the guest experience, Courtney designs spaces that are as functional as they are memorable. Her passion for hospitality design ensures every project captures the spirit and energy of its setting and its brief.

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  9. Gaby Puente

    Interior Architect

    An experienced architect from Mexico, Gaby brings 20 years’ expertise to the OCCA studio, working across our hotel and residential projects.

    With a strong background in interior architecture, she blends creative flair with technical precision, helping to shape beautifully detailed, high-performing spaces. Gaby’s global perspective and organised approach ensure that our projects run smoothly, meet our exacting standards, and deliver outstanding results for our clients.

    Gaby Puente
  10. Jim Dandie

    Furniture Designer

    With over 25 years’ experience in interior design, Jim Dandie specialises in casegoods, shopfitting, and cabinet making.

    His love of problem-solving, attention to detail, and passion for beautiful finishes shine through in every project. From initial concept sketches to finished production pieces, Jim ensures craftsmanship, precision, and creativity are delivered at every stage.

    Jim Dandie
  11. Dermot Rooney

    Interior Designer

    A recent interior design graduate with a background in architecture, Dermot brings energy, versatility, and a hands-on approach to the OCCA studio.

    Multi-skilled across all stages of a project, he supports the wider team with creative input, technical detailing, and project coordination. Dermot’s proactive attitude and positivity drive projects forward with energy and creativity.

    Dermot Rooney
  12. Jessica Hall

    FF&E Buyer

    With a BSc in Fashion and Textiles Business, Jessica supports OCCA’s Buying Team with a strong commercial focus and attention to detail.

    Managing procurement administration and logistics coordination, she works closely with suppliers worldwide to keep projects moving smoothly. Jessica’s organised, hands-on approach ensures every order is tracked, managed, and delivered exactly as required.

    Jessica Hall
  13. Sarah-Jayne MacNaughton

    Interior Designer

    A talented designer with five years’ experience across residential and hotel projects, Sarah Jayne [SJ!] brings creativity, organisation, and fresh energy to every brief.

    With a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering thoughtful, well-crafted interiors, she plays a key role in shaping spaces that are both beautifully designed and expertly executed.

    Sarah Jayne Macnaughton
  14. Khloe Croal

    Procurement Admin

    As part of OCCA’s Buying Team, Khloe works across OCCA’s extensive supply chain, co-ordinating products &  logistics with precision.

    With a keen eye for detail and a real passion for the FF&E and OS&E products we source, she works closely with global suppliers to help deliver outstanding results for our clients. Khloe’s energy and commitment ensure every project stays on track and on brief.

    Khloe Croal
  15. Erin Mooney

    Brand & Studio Manager

    As Brand and Studio Manager, Erin brings a dynamic blend of creativity and commercial insight to OCCA.

    With a degree in International Fashion Branding and almost a decade’s experience across buying, merchandising, branding and marketing roles, Erin champions bold branding, powerful communications, and the transformative impact of PR and social media in driving business growth and building meaningful client connections.

    Erin Mooney

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Current Vacancies

While we are not currently recruiting, we are always keen to meet talented designers, creatives and procurement specialists that would like to join our team. If you'd like to submit your CV and a cover letter, we'll keep it at the top of our list to review when a suitable role becomes available.

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