Interior Design Team Lead ( Hospitality Specialist )
Cairo,
Egypt
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