Global Luxury Interior Design Lead

Wild Dreams Hospitality; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild Dreams Hospitality seeks a senior, group-level interior design lead to steward a consistent design thread across an international portfolio while honoring each property's landscape and culture.

The role covers concept through final installation, including new builds, refurbishments and ongoing styling, with remote sites and complex logistics. A strong portfolio, 5+ years in luxury hospitality design, and proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' interior design experience, ideally within luxury hospitality, with a strong track record in conceptual storytelling
• Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development, space planning, material selection, detailing and completed installations
• Proven experience coordinating designers, architects, contractors, suppliers and operational stakeholders
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite
• Sound knowledge of FF&E and OS&E specification, procurement, materials, lighting and styling
• Commercial understanding of budgets, quotations, landed costs and lead times
• Strong presentation, communication and influencing skills across creative, operational and senior audiences
• Comfortable working in remote, international or logistically complex environments
• Calm, resourceful and solutions-driven under pressure, particularly during installations and openings

Responsibilities

• Develop design briefs and direction that translate each destination's landscape, culture and story into a clear sense of place
• Guide mood boards, layouts, material palettes, furniture, lighting, art and styling from concept through approval
• Coordinate with designers, architects, project managers, buyers and contractors from concept through to installation
• Oversee site surveys, drawing reviews and specification schedules to ensure smooth technical coordination
• Manage on-site installation, styling and opening readiness, often in remote locations
• Maintain design guidelines and brand consistency across the portfolio while protecting each property's individuality
• Provide design guidance on retail product ranges and staff uniforms in collaboration with relevant teams
• Source and manage relationships with designers, artisans and suppliers, with a focus on local and sustainable partnerships
• Maintain an organised design library of approved concepts, specifications, suppliers and project references
• Travel regularly to properties to review design performance and inform future refurbishment priorities

Skills

Conceptual storytelling

Portfolio development

Cross-team coordination

Presentation skills

Communication

Budget awareness

Education

Interior design / Interior architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Wild Dreams Hospitality seeks a senior, group-level interior design lead to steward a consistent design thread across an international portfolio while honoring each property's landscape and culture.

The role covers concept through final installation, including new builds, refurbishments and ongoing styling, with remote sites and complex logistics. A strong portfolio, 5+ years in luxury hospitality design, and proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite are essential.