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Internal Design Lead

Bushwise

Job Location:

Johannesburg - South Africa

Salary: Not provided by the employer

Experience Required: 5years

Posted: 19 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 17 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

NOW HIRING INTERNAL DESIGN LEAD LODGES CAMPS & YACHTS

Location: Sandton Johannesburg

Position: Permanent

Salary: Market Related

Are you a passionate Interior Designer with a strong creative vision and a love for luxury hospitality

Our client has a role available for an Internal Design Lead to shape the physical design and guest experience across a portfolio of luxury lodges camps and yachts.

THE ROLE

Youll lead the interior design journey from initial concept through to installation ensuring every property has a distinctive sense of place while maintaining a cohesive luxury aesthetic.

Youll work across:

Interior design & space planning

FF&E and OS&E

Guest rooms and public areas

Restaurants bars and spas

Art accessories lighting and styling

New developments and refurbishments

Uniform design & development

Signature retail product design support

Supplier and artisan relationships

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop strong design concepts inspired by landscape culture local craft and destination

Manage design projects from concept through installation and final styling

Work closely with architects designers contractors procurement and lodge operations

Review drawings specifications materials samples and prototypes

Oversee site installations snagging and opening readiness

Develop and maintain design guidelines and property references

Source quality suppliers artisans and responsible materials

Consider durability sustainability maintenance and long-term value

Bring innovative design thinking while balancing operational realities

Travel regularly to remote lodges camps and yachts

IDEAL PROFILE

Were looking for someone who is:

Creative and concept-driven

Commercially aware and highly organised

Passionate about luxury design

Culturally sensitive and curious

Practical and solutions-focused

Confident enough to challenge conventional thinking

Comfortable working in remote and complex environments

NICE TO HAVE:

Safari lodge yacht marine coastal or remote hospitality experience as well as experience with artisans community-based suppliers hospitality openings refurbishments uniforms or retail product development

Requirements

Minimum 5 years interior design experience

Luxury hospitality experience highly advantageous

Relevant Interior Design / Interior Architecture qualification preferred

Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development and completed installations

Experience coordinating designers architects contractors and suppliers

Strong FF&E and OS&E knowledge

Excellent knowledge of materials finishes furniture lighting and styling

Proficiency in AutoCAD SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite

Strong commercial understanding of budgets quotations and procurement

Excellent presentation communication and project management skills

Benefits

50% medical aid provident fund bed nights

Required Skills:

Minimum 5 years interior design experience Luxury hospitality experience highly advantageous Relevant Interior Design / Interior Architecture qualification preferred Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development and completed installations Experience coordinating designers architects contractors and suppliers Strong FF&E and OS&E knowledge Excellent knowledge of materials finishes furniture lighting and styling Proficiency in AutoCAD SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite Strong commercial understanding of budgets quotations and procurement Excellent presentation communication and project management skills

Required Education:

Interior Design

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