Senior Interior Designer Architecture

Job PurposeYou will lead projects from concept through to completion developing narratives driving creative quality at every stage and building strong client relationships You will work closely with the Head of Interior and collaborate with our architecture and masterplanning teams on integrated projects across multiple typologies This is a hands-on creative leadership role for someone who cares as deeply about the quality of the thinking as the quality of the output.
ResponsibilitiesClients amp Pipeline Develop and communicate compelling design narratives to clients contractors and the wider team with clarity and confidence Contribute to pitches proposals and business development opportunities alongside the UAE Studio Leads and the Head of Interior Design Project Leadership Lead interior design projects from concept through to technical delivery maintaining creative vision and design integrity at every stage Ensure the highest standards of design quality from the first sketch to the final detail including regular site visits and sign-off on bespoke elements prior to delivery Collaborate with architects engineers and specialist consultants throughout the project contributing to an integrated design approach Studio Leadership Mentor junior designers cultivating a studio culture built on creative rigour curiosity and mutual respectRequired Skills5 years of experience within the UAE Extensive interior design experience within a high-quality studio environment with a portfolio that demonstrates genuine design intelligence and a strong point of view Experience across at least two of the following sectors is essential retail hospitality high-end residential or mixed-use Workplace design experience is advantageous Proven ability to lead projects from concept through to completion managing client relationships consultant teams and internal resources simultaneously A confident communicator with the ability to manage stakeholders clients contractors and within a multidisciplinary team Comfortable presenting design ideas and defending creative decisions with conviction Technically proficient across AutoCAD Adobe Creative Suite SketchUp and or Rhino Experience in sourcing materials within the UAE region and formally presenting to clientsDesirable Qualities for SuccessExperience with Revit Enscape or similar modelling and visualisation tools is advantageous Experience working within an integrated architecture and interior design practice is advantageous but not essential An entrepreneurial spirit someone who is excited by the opportunity to help build something not just deliver itKey measures of successSuccess in this role will include Commercial Performance of projects Delivery and Operational Discipline Management amp People Quality compliance and Risk management 5+ years of experience within the UAE.
Extensive interior design experience within a high-quality studio environment, with a portfolio that demonstrates genuine design intelligence and a strong point of view.
Experience across at least two of the following sectors is essential: retail, hospitality, high-end residential or mixed-use. Workplace design experience is advantageous.
Proven ability to lead projects from concept through to completion, managing client relationships, consultant teams and internal resources simultaneously.
A confident communicator with the ability to manage stakeholders, clients, contractors and within a multidisciplinary team.
Comfortable presenting design ideas and defending creative decisions with conviction.
Technically proficient across AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and/or Rhino.
Experience in sourcing materials within the UAE region and formally presenting to clientsExperience with Revit, Enscape or similar modelling and visualisation tools is advantageous.
Experience working within an integrated architecture and interior design practice is advantageous but not essential.
An entrepreneurial spirit, someone who is excited by the opportunity to help build something, not just deliver it.