Senior Interior Designer

About The Role

Senior Interior Designer

Design Leadership

• Lead the development of interior design concepts, space planning, mood boards, material palettes, and FF&E strategies for multiple projects.
• Ensure all designs align with the project's vision, brand positioning, customer experience, and commercial objectives.
• Review and approve concept, schematic, detailed design, tender, and construction documentation prepared by consultants.
• Drive design excellence while balancing functionality, sustainability, cost, and operational requirements.
• Stay informed on emerging design trends, materials, technologies, and industry best practices.

Consultant & Stakeholder Management

• Manage and coordinate external interior design consultants throughout all project phases.
• Lead design workshops, presentations, and review meetings with internal stakeholders and consultants.
• Provide technical guidance and design direction to consultants to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Coordinate closely with Architecture, MEP, Landscape, Procurement, Sales & Marketing, and Project Delivery teams.
• Review consultant deliverables and ensure compliance with company standards and project requirements.

Ff&E & Material Selection

• Lead the selection and specification of finishes, materials, furniture, fixtures, artwork, lighting, and accessories.
• Evaluate material samples, mock-ups, and prototypes for quality and suitability.
• Support procurement activities by reviewing supplier submissions and recommending products.
• Lead value engineering initiatives without compromising the overall design vision.

Project Delivery & Site Coordination

• Monitor design implementation throughout construction to ensure design intent is maintained.
• Conduct regular site inspections and resolve design-related issues during construction and fit-out.
• Review shop drawings, material submittals, mock-ups, and as-built documentation.
• Collaborate with contractors and consultants to ensure timely resolution of design challenges.

Quality & Design Governance

• Ensure consistency of design quality across multiple developments.
• Develop and maintain interior design standards, material libraries, and design guidelines.
• Review project documentation for completeness, coordination, and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, accessibility standards, and applicable building codes.

Leadership & Team Development

• Mentor and guide junior interior designers and design coordinators.
• Support workload planning and resource allocation across projects.
• Foster a collaborative, creative, and high-performance design culture.
• Share knowledge and promote continuous improvement within the design team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Professional memberships (e.g., IIDA, CID, RIBA, or equivalent) are advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum
• 15 years
• of interior design experience.
• Proven experience delivering luxury residential, hospitality, mixed-use, or commercial developments.
• Strong experience managing external consultants across multiple project phases.
• UAE/GCC project experience is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of FF&E specifications, space planning, and material selection.
• Knowledge of BIM processes and design coordination.
• Strong understanding of UAE building regulations, authority requirements, accessibility standards, and international design standards.

Competencies

• Excellent design leadership and creative vision.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Outstanding presentation and communication abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder and consultant management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and value engineering capability.
• High attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop team members.