We’re partnering with a truly incredible studio who are looking for a Lead Senior Designer to join their team, renowned for delivering globally acclaimed hospitality destinations, branded residences, and luxury resort projects. From ultra-luxury resorts in the Maldives to high-profile international hotels and developments worldwide, their work is defined by a refined, forward-thinking design approach rooted in innovation and sustainability.
This is a pivotal senior leadership opportunity for an exceptional designer who combines outstanding creative vision with strong technical authority and leadership maturity. You will take full ownership of complex, high-value projects from concept through to completion, while also guiding and elevating the wider design team. Acting as a trusted deputy to Associate Director and Director level, you will play a key role in shaping design direction, team culture, and studio output at the highest standard.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design vision and delivery of multiple high-end hospitality, resort, and branded residential projects from concept through to completion
- Drive concept development, spatial strategies, and narrative-led design, ensuring originality and alignment with studio ethos
- Take full responsibility for technical output including GA plans, elevations, sections, joinery details, and RCPs
- Lead consultant coordination across MEP, structural, architectural, and specialist teams, ensuring seamless design integration
- Oversee FF&E strategy, procurement, supplier relationships, and approvals, maintaining alignment with budget and design intent
- Act as senior client and stakeholder lead, managing presentations, approvals, design direction, and complex project discussions
- Lead and mentor a multi-level design team (Senior, Mid-Weight, Junior), supporting development, performance, and quality standards
- Contribute to business development, pitches, and studio representation alongside Directors and Associates
Requirements
- 8–10+ years’ experience in high-end hospitality, luxury residential, or commercial interior design
- Minimum 3 years in a senior leadership role with direct project and team responsibility
- Proven track record delivering complex, high-value hotel, resort, or branded residential projects
- Exceptional conceptual and narrative design ability with strong creative leadership presence
- Highly proficient in AutoCAD and/or Revit, with strong Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and InDesign skills
- Strong technical expertise with ability to oversee and QA detailed drawing packages and delivery outputs
- Confident client-facing and stakeholder management skills, with experience leading presentations and negotiations
- Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously within a fast-paced studio environment
- Strong leadership capability with experience mentoring and developing design teams
- Highly commercially aware, organised, proactive, and passionate about luxury interiors and design excellence
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