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Interior Design Team Lead ( Hospitality Specialist )

Cairo, Egypt

Department: Interior Design | Industry: Architecture & Engineering | Employment: Full-Time | Level: Team Lead / Principal Level | Reporting to: Principal Architect | Location: Maadi, Cairo

What You'll Do

  • Lead the interior design team across concept, schematic, design development, and construction documentation stages, owning quality and delivery on all assigned projects.
  • Drive the design narrative and material language for each project, translating the client brief into coherent, buildable interior solutions.
  • Plan and allocate workload across the team, manage timelines, and track deliverables against project milestones.
  • Review and approve interior drawing packages, joinery and finishing details, FF&E schedules, specifications, and material boards before issue.
  • Coordinate closely with architecture, MEP, and structural teams to ensure interiors are fully integrated with ceilings, services, lighting, and acoustics.
  • Manage relationships with suppliers, fit-out contractors, and specialist vendors, including sample reviews, mockups, and value engineering exercises.
  • Present design concepts and material selections to clients, and lead design workshops and coordination meetings.
  • Review shop drawings, RFIs, and contractor submissions, and attend site visits to verify execution quality against the approved design.
  • Run internal design reviews and maintain consistency in documentation standards across the team.
  • Mentor and develop interior designers at all levels through feedback, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
  • Contribute to bids, fee proposals, and project planning alongside senior leadership.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture (Master's degree is a plus).
  • 12+ years of experience in interior design and fit-out delivery, including a proven track record leading teams on large-scale projects.
  • Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards (Egyptian Code, SBC, NFPA, International Standards) as they apply to interiors, fire safety, and accessibility.
  • Deep command of finishes, joinery detailing, lighting design principles, FF&E specification, and material performance.
  • Experience in hospitality and mixed-use projects is highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability: delegating effectively, developing people, and holding a team to a consistent quality standard.
  • Strong presentation and client-facing communication skills, with the confidence to defend design decisions.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.

Why Ldp+Partners

  • Lead interiors on major regional and landmark projects, from concept through handover.
  • A strong technical culture where design intent is carried all the way to site.
  • Close collaboration with in-house architecture, MEP, and structural teams under one roof.
  • A supportive work environment focused on learning, quality, and professionalism.

Benefits & Work Setup

  • Competitive leadership-level salary
  • Social Insurance
  • Payroll in Advance (as per policy)
  • Continuous internal & external training programs
  • A collaborative team culture that supports your career growth