Lead Interior Designer - Hospitality

Redfish Solutions; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Prestigious international projects

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Redfish Solutions is seeking a Lead Interior Designer to helm luxury hospitality projects in Dubai. You will drive concept development for hotels, resorts, restaurants, and F&B venues, ensuring guest-centric experiences from concept through completion.

Ideal candidates bring 8–10 years of hospitality design experience, GCC familiarity, and strong leadership in fast-paced environments, with Revit/AutoCAD and rendering tools in your toolkit.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 to 10 years of interior design experience with a focus on hospitality projects.
• GCC experience, ideally in Dubai, with understanding of local market and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of high-end hospitality projects from concept to completion.
• Produce innovative design concepts aligned with client briefs and operator brand standards.
• Own design quality across projects, review team work at key stages.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables and coordination with internal teams and external consultants.
• Oversee preparation of detailed drawings, specifications, FF&E schedules and presentations.
• Lead concept and client presentations, building relationships with clients, operators and brand teams.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a collaborative studio environment.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers to ensure design intent through delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

3ds Max

V-Ray

Job description

Job Title:

Lead Interior Designer - Hospitality

Job Location:

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode:

Hybrid

Date Posted:

19 October 2026

Job Reference/ID:

RT-623

Job Description / Role:

We are seeking a highly talented Lead Interior Designer to join a leading hospitality-focused design studio based in Dubai. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative professional with a strong design vision to lead the design of luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants and F&B venues, delivering exceptional guest experiences from concept through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of high-end hospitality projects from concept through to completion
• Produce innovative and functional design concepts aligned with client briefs and operator brand standards
• Take ownership of design quality across projects, reviewing the work of the team at key stages
• Manage project timelines, deliverables and coordination with internal teams and external consultants
• Oversee the preparation of detailed drawings, specifications, FF&E schedules and presentations
• Lead concept and client presentations, building strong relationships with clients, operators and brand teams
• Mentor and guide junior and intermediate designers, fostering a collaborative and creative studio environment
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers to ensure design intent is maintained through to delivery

Experience Required:

• Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in interior design, with a strong focus on hospitality projects
• Previous GCC experience, ideally in Dubai, with an understanding of the local market and approval processes

Skills Required:

• Proven portfolio showcasing luxury hotel, resort, restaurant or F&B design work
• Experience working with international hotel brands and operators is advantageous
• Proficiency in design software including Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering tools (e.g., 3ds Max, V-Ray, or similar)
• Strong understanding of materials, finishes, FF&E selection, bespoke joinery and technical detailing
• Excellent communication, presentation and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Employment / Job Type:

Full Time

• Opportunity to work on prestigious international hospitality projects
• Dynamic and creative studio environment
• Competitive salary package and benefits
• Career growth within a respected design studio

Nationality:

Any Nationality

Company Industry:

Architecture & Design

Department / Functional Area:

Interior Design

Closing Date:

30 November 2026