Interior Design Director

My client an International Design practice has an urgent requirement for an Interior Design Director to establish and lead the design direction for luxury hotel and high-end residential projects, overseeing the process from initial concept development and space planning through to technical documentation and on-site coordination. Working closely with FF&E and 3D visualisation specialists, architects, engineers and local consultants, the successful candidate will ensure each project delivers outstanding design quality, technical excellence and a cohesive design vision. As the senior design lead, the Interior Design Director will take responsibility for client presentations, design workshops and stakeholder engagement, safeguarding design intent throughout construction while ensuring projects meet programme, budget and brand requirements. Must have a very hands on approach. Key Responsibilities • Lead the design of luxury hospitality and high-end residential projects from initial concept through to completion. • Translate project narratives and client briefs into distinctive interior architecture, spatial planning, detailing, material palettes and atmosphere. • Lead client presentations and design workshops, providing expert creative direction and senior-level design advice. • Review and refine design concepts, drawings, technical documentation and material selections to ensure the highest standards of quality. • Produce and communicate design concepts through freehand sketches, hand-drawn perspectives and visual studies to effectively convey ideas and design intent. • Coordinate FF&E, 3D visualisation, architectural, engineering and specialist consultant inputs to deliver cohesive design solutions. • Oversee tender packages, construction documentation, regulatory compliance and adherence to relevant brand standards. • Attend client meetings and site visits, resolving design queries and ensuring the original design intent is maintained during construction. • Balance creative ambition with commercial considerations, project budgets, delivery programmes and client expectations. • Contribute to pitches, proposals and business development activities, supporting the development of new client relationships and project opportunities. Requirements • A degree or diploma in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture or a related discipline. • A minimum of 12 years' interior design experience, including substantial senior-level responsibility for luxury hospitality and/or high-end residential projects. • A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional concept development, spatial planning, interior architecture, detailing and completed projects. • Strong freehand drawing and hand-sketching skills, with the ability to communicate design concepts and spatial ideas confidently through sketches. • Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite; knowledge of BIM and Revit is advantageous. • A sound understanding of building codes, technical and contract documentation, and coordination with MEP, structural, lighting and other specialist consultants. • Proven ability to lead client presentations, facilitate design workshops and engage confidently with senior stakeholders. • Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to balance design quality against budget, programme and brand requirements. • Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively across international teams. • A genuine passion for luxury hospitality and residential design, combined with a collaborative, detail-oriented and proactive approach. Show more Show less

A degree or diploma in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture or a related discipline. A minimum of 12 years' interior design experience, including substantial senior-level responsibility for luxury hospitality and/or high-end residential projects. A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional concept development, spatial planning, interior architecture, detailing and completed projects. Strong freehand drawing and hand-sketching skills, with the ability to communicate design concepts and spatial ideas confidently through sketches. Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite; knowledge of BIM and Revit is advantageous. A sound understanding of building codes, technical and contract documentation, and coordination with MEP, structural, lighting and other specialist consultants. Proven ability to lead client presentations, facilitate design workshops and engage confidently with senior stakeholders. Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to balance design quality against budget, programme and brand requirements. Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively across international teams. A genuine passion for luxury hospitality and residential design, combined with a collaborative, detail-oriented and proactive approach.

Lead the design of luxury hospitality and high-end residential projects from initial concept through to completion. Translate project narratives and client briefs into distinctive interior architecture, spatial planning, detailing, material palettes and atmosphere. Lead client presentations and design workshops, providing expert creative direction and senior-level design advice. Review and refine design concepts, drawings, technical documentation and material selections to ensure the highest standards of quality. Produce and communicate design concepts through freehand sketches, hand-drawn perspectives and visual studies to effectively convey ideas and design intent. Coordinate FF&E, 3D visualisation, architectural, engineering and specialist consultant inputs to deliver cohesive design solutions. Oversee tender packages, construction documentation, regulatory compliance and adherence to relevant brand standards. Attend client meetings and site visits, resolving design queries and ensuring the original design intent is maintained during construction. Balance creative ambition with commercial considerations, project budgets, delivery programmes and client expectations. Contribute to pitches, proposals and business development activities, supporting the development of new client relationships and project opportunities.