Internal Design Lead
Sandton · Permanent · Marketing & Creative
NOW HIRING | INTERNAL DESIGN LEAD – LODGES, CAMPS & YACHTS Location: Sandton, Johannesburg Position: Permanent Salary: Market Related Are you a passionate Interior Designer with a strong creative vision and a love for luxury hospitality? Our client has a role available for an Internal Design Lead to shape the physical design and guest experience across a portfolio of luxury lodges, camps and yachts. THE ROLE You’ll lead the interior design journey from initial concept through to installation, ensuring every property has a distinctive sense of place while maintaining a cohesive luxury aesthetic. You’ll work across: • Interior design & space planning • FF&E and OS&E • Guest rooms and public areas • Restaurants, bars and spas • Art, accessories, lighting and styling • New developments and refurbishments • Uniform design & development • Signature retail product design support • Supplier and artisan relationships KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop strong design concepts inspired by landscape, culture, local craft and destination • Manage design projects from concept through installation and final styling • Work closely with architects, designers, contractors, procurement and lodge operations • Review drawings, specifications, materials, samples and prototypes • Oversee site installations, snagging and opening readiness • Develop and maintain design guidelines and property references • Source quality suppliers, artisans and responsible materials • Consider durability, sustainability, maintenance and long-term value • Bring innovative design thinking while balancing operational realities • Travel regularly to remote lodges, camps and yachts REQUIREMENTS • Minimum 5 years' interior design experience • Luxury hospitality experience highly advantageous • Relevant Interior Design / Interior Architecture qualification preferred • Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development and completed installations • Experience coordinating designers, architects, contractors and suppliers • Strong FF&E and OS&E knowledge • Excellent knowledge of materials, finishes, furniture, lighting and styling • Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite • Strong commercial understanding of budgets, quotations and procurement • Excellent presentation, communication and project management skills IDEAL PROFILE We’re looking for someone who is: Creative and concept-driven Commercially aware and highly organised Passionate about luxury design Culturally sensitive and curious Practical and solutions-focused Confident enough to challenge conventional thinking Comfortable working in remote and complex environments NICE TO HAVE: Safari lodge, yacht, marine, coastal or remote hospitality experience, as well as experience with artisans, community-based suppliers, hospitality openings, refurbishments, uniforms or retail product development To apply click on the link and scroll to the relevant role: #Hiring #InteriorDesign #InteriorDesigner #DesignLead #LuxuryHospitality #HospitalityJobs #SafariJobs #LodgeJobs #JohannesburgJobs #SandtonJobs #SouthAfricaJobs #LuxuryDesign