Senior Interior Designer

Senior Interior Designer

Location: Dubai, UAE | Employment Type: Full-Time

Languages: English & Arabic – Required

We are looking for an experienced Senior Interior Designer who can independently manage the complete interior design process from client brief to project completion.

Key Responsibilities

* Meet clients, understand their requirements, and develop design concepts based on their brief, budget, and expectations.

* Prepare space plans, layouts, mood boards, material selections, furniture layouts, and design presentations.

* Develop designs from concept through detailed design and construction.

* Produce and review high-quality AutoCAD drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, reflected ceiling plans, flooring layouts, joinery details, furniture details, and construction drawings.

* Prepare and coordinate shop drawings, material schedules, specifications, and as-built drawings.

* Create 3D models and high-quality interior renders using 3D Max.

* Prepare, review, and manage BOQs, quantities, specifications, costing, quotations, and value engineering.

* Coordinate with suppliers and manage procurement of materials, finishes, furniture, fixtures, and other interior requirements.

* Manage and coordinate all relevant subcontractors and contractors, including joinery, flooring, ceilings, painting, glass, metal, MEP, kitchens, furniture, and other specialist trades.

* Review subcontractor/shop drawings and ensure they comply with approved designs and technical requirements.

* Conduct regular site visits, monitor progress, quality, workmanship, and design implementation.

* Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and site teams to resolve technical and design issues.

* Attend site and project meetings, manage snagging and rectification, and ensure successful project handover.

* Take full ownership of project timelines, design approvals, documentation, coordination, quality, and execution.

Requirements

* Degree/Diploma in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or related field.

* Minimum 5 years of relevant interior design experience, preferably in a senior/project-lead role.

* Excellent knowledge of AutoCAD and 3D Max.

* Strong experience in technical drawings, elevations, sections, detailing, joinery, and shop drawings.

* Strong understanding of interior construction, materials, finishes, furniture, lighting, ceilings, flooring, and MEP coordination.

* Proven experience in BOQ preparation, costing, procurement, subcontractor management, and site supervision.

* Excellent client communication and project coordination skills.

* Ability to manage the entire design and execution process independently.

* Fluent English and Arabic – written and spoken.

* Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Ideal Candidate

A hands-on senior designer who can manage the complete process:

Client Brief → Space Planning → Concept & 3D Design → Detailed Drawings → BOQ & Costing → Procurement → Shop Drawings → Subcontractor Coordination → Site Supervision → Snagging → Handover

Applicants should submit their CV and portfolio showcasing relevant design, technical, 3D, and completed project experience.

This keeps the job description compact but still makes it clear that the role covers design + technical drawings + BOQ + contractors + site + complete project management.

Work Location: In person