Director of Interior Design
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About the Role
A leading real estate development company seeks a Director of Interior Design to lead luxury hospitality, residential, and branded residential projects from concept through delivery.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the interior design vision and strategy across a portfolio of luxury developments
- Develop compelling design concepts that align with brand positioning, commercial objectives, and customer expectations
- Oversee the entire design process from concept creation through detailed design development and project execution
- Collaborate with internationally renowned architects, interior designers, operators, and consultants
- Review and challenge design proposals to ensure highest standards of creativity, functionality, and quality
- Drive innovation and identify emerging global trends in luxury hospitality, residential, and branded residential design
- Present design concepts and recommendations to executive stakeholders and project leadership teams
- Ensure projects are delivered in line with design intent, budget parameters, and development timelines
- Mentor and inspire internal design teams while fostering a culture of creativity and excellence
Requirements
- Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related design discipline
- 15+ years of experience within interior design
- Proven experience leading high end interior design projects within luxury hospitality, residential, or branded residential sectors
- Strong conceptual design capability with ability to create unique, market leading experiences
- Demonstrated success managing complex, large scale developments from concept through completion
- Exceptional design sensibility with deep understanding of luxury lifestyle trends, materials, finishes, and spatial storytelling
- Experience working with internationally recognised hospitality brands, luxury operators, or premium residential developers
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and presentation skills
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Role Overview
- Partnering with a leading real estate development company to appoint a Director of Interior Design.
- Lead a portfolio of landmark developments redefining luxury hospitality, residential, and branded residential experiences.
- Drive world class design concepts from inception through delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead interior design vision and strategy across luxury developments.
- Develop compelling design concepts aligned with brand positioning and commercial objectives.
- Oversee entire design process from concept to execution.
- Collaborate with internationally renowned architects, designers, operators, and consultants.
- Review and challenge design proposals for creativity, functionality, and quality.
- Drive innovation and identify global trends.
- Present design concepts to executive stakeholders.
- Ensure projects delivered on design intent, budget, and timeline.
- Mentor and inspire internal design teams.
Requirements
- Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related discipline.
- 15+ years of interior design experience.
- Proven experience leading high end interior design projects in luxury hospitality, residential, or branded residential sectors.
- Strong conceptual design capability.
- Demonstrated success managing complex, large scale developments.
- Exceptional design sensibility and understanding of luxury trends.
- Experience with internationally recognised hospitality brands preferred.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
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