Design Director - Hospitality Interiors

Client of Redfish Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Redfish Solutions is seeking a Senior Interior Design Director to lead the creative vision for a luxury hospitality portfolio in a fast-paced, high-expectation studio environment.

You will direct design teams, mentor senior and junior designers, and manage client relationships at the highest level while driving profitable project delivery and strategic growth across GCC and international markets.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in interior design, with senior leadership/directorial experience within hospitality.
• Proven track record of winning work and managing client relationships at the highest level.
• Deep understanding of materials, finishes, FF&E, and technical detailing.

Responsibilities

• Set and champion the creative vision across the studio's hospitality portfolio.
• Lead high-profile client relationships presenting at board and senior stakeholder level and securing new commissions.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects holding accountability for design quality.
• Mentor and develop senior and junior designers building a high-performing studio culture.
• Contribute to business development including pitches, proposals and market positioning.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Communication

Design leadership

Presentation

Mentoring

Deadline driven

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Rendering tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Set and champion the creative vision across the studio s hospitality portfolio
• ensuring design excellence from concept through to completion
• Lead high-profile client relationships presenting at board and senior stakeholder level and securing new commissions
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects holding accountability for design quality
• programme fees and profitability
• Direct and inspire design teams providing strategic guidance and critical review at key project stages
• Mentor and develop senior and junior designers building a high-performing and collaborative studio culture
• Contribute to business development including pitches proposals and market positioning
• Collaborate with architects operators brand teams and external consultants to deliver cohesive brand-aligned guest experiences
• Uphold design standards processes and best practice across the studio

Requirements

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in interior design, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or directorial role within hospitality
• Outstanding portfolio of delivered luxury hotel, resort, restaurant, or F&B projects, ideally with significant GCC and international experience
• Proven track record of winning work and managing client relationships at the highest level
• Strong commercial awareness, including experience managing project fees, resourcing, and studio profitability
• Deep understanding of materials, finishes, FF&E, and technical detailing, with the ability to guide teams on complex delivery
• Working knowledge of design software including Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering tools, sufficient to review and direct team output
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and leadership skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment