INTERIOR TALENT is hiring: Studio Design Lead in Coral Gables

Studio Design Lead - Luxury Hospitality Design | Coral Gables, FL

We are seeking a Studio Design Lead on behalf of our client, a luxury hospitality design firm known for delivering exceptional guest experiences through innovation, collaboration, and design excellence. This is a unique opportunity to join a team where creativity, leadership, and vision come together to shape world‑class hospitality spaces.

Culture & Environment

Our client offers an open, collaborative, and rewarding studio environment where creative thinking is encouraged, and every team member contributes to the creation of exceptional guest experiences. The culture is best described as: Autonomous, Innovative, Collaborative, Empathetic, and Rewarding.

The Role

The Studio Design Lead plays a pivotal role, serving as both a Project Manager and the guiding force behind the aesthetic and design direction of all office projects. You’ll be the steward of design standards, ensuring consistency, innovation, and beauty across a portfolio of high‑profile hospitality projects.

In this role, you will :

• Oversee design development and review all projects before they advance to the Design Director.
• Lead client presentations and provide continual design feedback to project teams.
• Establish and implement firm‑wide presentation and design standards.
• Build and strengthen client relationships while consistently driving satisfaction.
• Set and manage client expectations, while fostering lasting partnerships.
• Mentor and inspire design teams, creating an environment of collaboration, growth, and accountability.
• Pioneer processes that optimize workflow, productivity, and creative outcomes.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in 4–5 star hospitality projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Interior Architecture.
• Proven ability to lead design teams, manage client interactions, and uphold project financials.
• Mastery of AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Strong organizational skills, accountability, and the ability to roll up your sleeves to work side‑by‑side with the team.
• A passion for delivering design excellence while cultivating strong relationships.

Success in This Role Means :

• Establishing a high standard of design excellence.
• Balancing creativity with efficiency and structure.
• Fostering an environment of autonomy, innovation, empathy, and collaboration.
• Modeling leadership through mentorship, communication, and professional development of staff.

For immediate review and consideration, contact : Tiffany Walsh - Tiffany@InteriorTalent.com

Interior Talent, Inc

Since its founding in 2003, Interior Talent has evolved into one of the leading talent recruitment and retention firms for the Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Retail, and Manufacturing industries. Our defined area of expertise and ability to continually adapt to the unique needs of our clients allow us to provide focused, individualized service.