Senior Interior Designer - Design Guardianship

Roles & Responsibilities Report directly to the Resident Engineer and liaise with the Interior Design Consultant based in Los Angeles [LA] to ensure ID design compliance. Act as the guardian of the design intent, ensuring the highest standards of quality, detailing, and execution. Safeguard and enforce the design vision, concept, and brand narrative from concept through to project completion Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to achieve seamless project coordination and delivery. Lead and provide direction for all ID works, ensuring alignment with project goals, IFC drawings, specifications, and timelines. Review design documentation, including layouts, material specifications, and detailed drawings. Review and respond to contractor submittals (shop drawings, material samples, fixtures, etc.), ensuring compliance with IFC design, project specifications, and Authority requirements. Respond to RFIs related to interior design in a timely manner. Lead design audits and inspections on-site to ensure adherence to approved design Provide design clarifications and direction to contractor and site teams without compromising intent. Align with the ID design firm in LA for any missing design information s, gaps etc. Coordinate closely with client, operator (hospitality brand), and consultant teams on all design-related matters Ensure compliance with Estidama / sustainability / brand standards where applicable Support authority submissions from a design compliance perspective Conduct site inspections, oversee quality control, and resolve design or execution issues to prevent project delays. Attend and contribute to technical and design coordination meetings, providing practical solutions without deviating from the intended design. Evaluate and provide recommendations on alternative pro