Overview
Join to apply for the
National Design Lead
role at
Design & Build Recruitment
.
Join a dynamic, design-led studio known for creating thoughtful, human-centric spaces across workplace, commercial, and hospitality sectors. This is a rare opportunity to lead a talented national design team and shape the creative direction of projects across Australia.
The Role
As
National Design Lead
, you'll play a pivotal role in driving design excellence and consistency across studios. Working closely with studio leads, you'll guide project visioning from concept through to delivery, ensuring innovative, purposeful design outcomes. This position blends hands-on creative direction with high-level strategic thinking, mentoring, and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Lead design direction across all studios nationally, ensuring creative quality and consistency
Work closely with clients and internal teams to develop compelling design narratives
Oversee conceptual development and guide teams through design phases
Mentor and inspire designers at all levels, championing a culture of creativity and collaboration
Collaborate with Directors to align design strategy with broader business goals
Represent the design vision in client presentations and industry events
Key Requirements
10+ years' experience in interior architecture or interior design, with a strong portfolio of commercial projects
Proven leadership in creative direction and studio mentorship
Comfortable working at both strategic and conceptual levels
Confident presenter and storyteller with strong communication skills
Collaborative, curious, and passionate about design that makes a difference
Benefits
National leadership position with real influence
Projects with high design integrity and variety
A supportive, forward-thinking studio culture
Fantastic company culture with frequent social events including across state trips, weekends away
Flexible working of 1 day from home supported weekly
Get in Touch
For any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with D&B and our clients please contact
Charlie Jones
on
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or click apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential.
Thanks for your consideration.
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