Internal Design Lead – Luxury Hospitality Properties – Sandton, Gauteng

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and creative Internal Design Lead to join a leading luxury hospitality group based in Sandton, Gauteng. This is an exciting opportunity for a design professional with a strong understanding of luxury hospitality environments, interiors, and project coordination.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee interior design projects across a portfolio of luxury hospitality properties.
  
• Develop and maintain design concepts that align with luxury brand standards and the overall guest experience.
  
• Manage the design process from initial concept through to implementation and completion.
  
• Collaborate with architects, interior designers, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
  
• Prepare and review design briefs, layouts, specifications, mood boards, and presentation materials.
  
• Ensure design projects remain aligned with approved budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
  
• Source and coordinate finishes, furnishings, fixtures, artwork, and other design elements.
  
• Conduct site visits and oversee the implementation of design concepts.
  
• Maintain consistency across properties while ensuring each space retains its own character and sense of place.
  
• Monitor current luxury hospitality, interior design, and international design trends.
  
• Provide creative direction and practical design solutions where required.
  
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
  

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related field.
  
• Proven experience in interior design, preferably within luxury hospitality, hotels, lodges, or high-end residential environments.
  
• Strong understanding of luxury interiors, finishes, furnishings, and spatial design.
  
• Experience managing design projects from concept through to completion.
  
• Excellent project management, organisational, and communication skills.
  
• Strong creative vision combined with practical and commercial awareness.
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively with various stakeholders.
  
• Proficiency in relevant design and presentation software.
  
• Strong attention to detail and a high standard of design execution.
  
• A portfolio demonstrating relevant design experience will be advantageous.
  

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their CV to Kendrick Recruitment for consideration.