Interior Design Director
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A leading international interior design consultancy with studios across 3 continents is looking to appoint an experienced Design Director (minimum 15 years experience) to lead the delivery of world-class luxury hospitality projects.
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Overview
A leading international interior design consultancy with studios across 3 continents is looking to appoint an experienced Design Director (minimum 15 years experience) to lead the delivery of world-class luxury hospitality projects.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly creative and commercially aware design leader with a proven background in luxury 5-star hotel interiors.
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping design direction, managing high-performing teams, and overseeing prestigious projects from concept through to completion.
The Role
As Design Director, you will lead and inspire a talented team of designers and architects, driving exceptional creative standards across a portfolio of high-end hospitality projects globally.
You will work closely with clients, operators, consultants, and senior leadership to deliver innovative and internationally recognised hospitality environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the creative direction and overall design vision for luxury hospitality projects
- Manage and mentor interior design teams across multiple projects
- Oversee projects from concept design through to delivery and site completion
- Present design concepts and strategies to clients and stakeholders
- Ensure projects are delivered in line with programme, budget, and quality expectations
- Coordinate closely with architects, consultants, operators, and contractors
- Drive innovation, material selection, and FF&E direction across projects
- Maintain exceptional design standards throughout all project stages
- Support business development activities and contribute to client relationship management
- Play a key role in growing and strengthening the hospitality design division
Requirements
- Extensive experience within luxury hospitality interior design
- Strong portfolio of completed 5-star hotel projects
- Previous experience in a Design Director, Associate Director, or Senior Design Lead position
- Exceptional leadership and client-facing abilities
- Strong knowledge of concept development, space planning, FF&E, and project delivery
- Experience working on international hospitality projects is highly advantageous
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
What’s On Offer
- Opportunity to join a globally recognised design consultancy
- Work on landmark luxury hospitality projects worldwide
- Collaborative and highly creative international team environment
- Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits package
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