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
Responsibiliti
* esLead the design vision and delivery of multiple high-end hospitality, resort, and branded residential projects from concept through to completi
* onDrive concept development, spatial strategies, and narrative-led design, ensuring originality and alignment with studio eth
* osTake full responsibility for technical output including GA plans, elevations, sections, joinery details, and RC
* PsLead consultant coordination across MEP, structural, architectural, and specialist teams, ensuring seamless design integrati
* onOversee FF&E strategy, procurement, supplier relationships, and approvals, maintaining alignment with budget and design inte
* ntAct as senior client and stakeholder lead, managing presentations, approvals, design direction, and complex project discussio
* nsLead and mentor a multi-level design team (Senior, Mid-Weight, Junior), supporting development, performance, and quality standar
* dsContribute to business development, pitches, and studio representation alongside Directors and Associat
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Requireme
* nts8–10+ years’ experience in high-end hospitality, luxury residential, or commercial interior des
* ignMinimum 3 years in a senior leadership role with direct project and team responsibil
* ityProven track record delivering complex, high-value hotel, resort, or branded residential proje
* ctsExceptional conceptual and narrative design ability with strong creative leadership prese
* nceHighly proficient in AutoCAD and/or Revit, with strong Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and InDesign ski
* llsStrong technical expertise with ability to oversee and QA detailed drawing packages and delivery outp
* utsConfident client-facing and stakeholder management skills, with experience leading presentations and negotiati
* onsProven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously within a fast-paced studio environm
* entStrong leadership capability with experience mentoring and developing design te
* amsHighly commercially aware, organised, proactive, and passionate about luxury interiors and design excelle
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