Lead Interior Design for Luxury Hotels

HotelJobs; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Internal Design Lead for a luxury hospitality group in Sandton, Gauteng. The role focuses on leading interior design projects, developing concepts that reflect luxury brand standards and guest experiences, and coordinating across architects, suppliers, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate holds an interior design/architecture qualification, with proven luxury hospitality project experience, strong design execution, and exceptional project

Qualifications

• Relevant interior design/architecture qualification required.
• Experience in luxury hospitality environments preferred.
• Strong project management and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design projects across luxury hospitality properties.
• Develop design concepts aligned with luxury brand standards and guest experience.
• Manage design process from concept to completion and site visits.
• Coordinate with architects, suppliers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Prepare briefs, layouts, mood boards and presentation materials.
• Monitor budgets, timelines and quality standards across projects.

Skills

Creative vision

Project management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Interior Design/Interior Architecture qualification

Tools

Design software

Job description

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Internal Design Lead for a luxury hospitality group in Sandton, Gauteng. The role focuses on leading interior design projects, developing concepts that reflect luxury brand standards and guest experiences, and coordinating across architects, suppliers, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate holds an interior design/architecture qualification, with proven luxury hospitality project experience, strong design execution, and exceptional project