Senior Interior Designer – Multi-Sector/Durban

Lumina Personnel; Durban; On-site; ZAR 312,480 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

Lumina Personnel is seeking a Senior Interior Designer in Durban to lead luxury projects across residential, retail, hospitality, and corporate sectors. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience, strong project management skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other design software.

This position requires overseeing projects from concept to completion while mentoring junior designers and managing client relationships. A diploma or degree in Interior Design/Architecture is essential.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years’ experience across multiple sectors.
• Strong project management and team leadership skills.
• Multi-sector experience including luxury residential, retail, hospitality, corporate.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept to completion.
• Develop and present design concepts, mood boards, and material palettes.
• Oversee space planning, layouts, FF&E, and finishes selection.
• Produce and review 2D drawings, 3D models, and renderings.
• Manage clients, suppliers, contractors, and project timelines.
• Mentor junior and intermediate designers.
• Conduct site visits, installations, and quality inspections.

Skills

Project management

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

3D rendering software

Adobe Creative Suite

Client engagement

Team leadership

Knowledge of building regulations

Education

Diploma or Degree in Interior Design / Interior Architecture

Job description

Senior Interior Designer – Multi‑Sector

Location: Durban

Salary: R28 000 - R45 000 CTC (DOE)

We are seeking a creative leader with strong design expertise & project management with 7-10 years of experience. as a Senior Interior Designer to lead high-end projects across luxury residential, retail, hospitality, and corporate interiors. This role requires a creative leader with strong design expertise and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept to completion
• Develop and present design concepts, mood boards, and material palettes
• Oversee space planning, layouts, FF&E, and finishes selection
• Produce and review 2D drawings, 3D models, and renderings
• Manage clients, suppliers, contractors, and project timelines
• Mentor junior and intermediate designers
• Conduct site visits, installations, and quality inspections

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Interior Design / Interior Architecture
• 7-10 years’ experience across multiple sectors
• Expert in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, and 3D rendering software
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong project management, client engagement, and team leadership skills
• Multi-sector experience (luxury residential, retail, hospitality, corporate)
• Knowledge of building regulations and compliance
• Valid driver’s license

Passionate for creating, new designer inspiring spaces, guiding clients in selecting the perfect space, and transforming their visions into reality.