Studio Lead & Senior Interior Designer

Redline Recruitment; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Recruitment in Johannesburg is seeking a Studio Lead / Senior Interior Designer to join a growing design studio north of the city. This permanent role focuses on leading high-quality commercial interior projects and mentoring the wider design team.

You will take ownership of creative direction, guide concept development, coordinate with technical teams, supervise junior designers, and engage clients to ensure delivery from brief to completion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ professional Interior Design experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative concept development and completed commercial interior projects.
• Proven ability to manage projects through the various stages of the design process.
• Strong understanding of interior architecture, materials, finishes, lighting, joinery, detailing and construction.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle for client meetings and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Take creative ownership of interior design projects from brief through to completion.
• Develop distinctive and commercially viable design concepts based on client requirements and project objectives.
• Produce and oversee design presentations, mood boards, material selections, layouts and design development.
• Present concepts and design proposals confidently to clients and key stakeholders.
• Ensure the original design vision is maintained as projects progress into detailed design and construction.
• Collaborate with technical team members to ensure designs are accurately documented and coordinated.
• Review drawings and documentation to ensure accuracy, quality and alignment with the overall design concept.
• Provide direction, guidance and mentoring to junior and intermediate designers.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, suppliers, joiners and other project stakeholders.
• Identify potential design, detailing, budget or construction issues and assist in finding practical solutions.
• Assist with the development and implementation of efficient studio processes, design standards and quality-control procedures.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining a high standard of design output.
• Take an increasingly active role in the creative leadership and development of the studio.

Job description

Redline Recruitment in Johannesburg is seeking a Studio Lead / Senior Interior Designer to join a growing design studio north of the city. This permanent role focuses on leading high-quality commercial interior projects and mentoring the wider design team.

You will take ownership of creative direction, guide concept development, coordinate with technical teams, supervise junior designers, and engage clients to ensure delivery from brief to completion.