Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture with a minimum of 8 years of site-based experience on high-end villa or luxury residential projects. Must have a proven track record overseeing interior fit-out quality from design through handover, and experience working directly with contractors, joinery workshops, and FF&E suppliers. Proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with project management/reporting tools are essential.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Architecture
Company Industry
Construction
Department
Projects / Design & Quality
Reports to
Head of Projects / VP Projects
Location
Site-based (Dubai / UAE – villa & residential development projects)
Employment type
Full-time
Role purpose
To lead and safeguard interior design quality across villa and residential development projects — from design intent through to final handover — ensuring that on-site execution, materials, finishes, and craftsmanship consistently meet the approved design standards, brand positioning, and client expectations.
Key responsibilities
Design quality assurance
Review and validate interior design packages (FF&E, joinery, finishes, lighting, materials) against approved concept and design development documents before site execution.
Conduct regular site walkthroughs and quality inspections at each construction/fit-out stage to verify alignment with design intent.
Identify and resolve discrepancies between design drawings and on-site execution before they become costly rework.
Ensure all interior design installations, including project mock ups (FIP), of fit-out and custom productions follow the highest of AHS quality standards, aligning to the ID packages.
Site coordination
Act as the on-site authority for interior design matters, liaising directly with contractors, subcontractors, joinery workshops, and FF&E suppliers.
Coordinate with the design consultant/design studio to clarify details, resolve site queries, and manage design change requests.
Work closely with the Projects team to align interior design milestones with the overall construction program.
Inspect all fit-out installations and create detailed reports for VP of Design reviews and approvals.
Quality control & standards
Develop and maintain interior finishing quality benchmarks, snag-list protocols, and inspection checklists specific to villa/residential standards.
Own the snagging and de-snagging process for interior scopes through to handover.
Approve material and finish samples/mock-ups prior to full rollout.
Sign off on site installation related to the interior design and custom furniture and lighting manufacturing.
Documentation & reporting
Maintain a master log of design queries (RFIs), approvals, variations, and quality inspection reports.
Provide regular progress and quality status reports to the Head of Projects/VP Projects.
Flag risks related to design-execution gaps, material lead times, or contractor performance.
Stakeholder management
Represent design quality interests in site coordination meetings.
Support procurement in evaluating contractor/vendor capability for interior finishing works.
Liaise with ownership/client representatives on design quality matters as required.
Requirements
Experience
Minimum 8 years’ experience in interior design, with significant site-based/execution experience on high-end villa or luxury residential projects.
Proven track record overseeing interior fit-out quality from design through handover.
Experience working directly with contractors, joinery workshops, and FF&E suppliers in a live construction environment.
Custom/bespoke manufacturing experience with high-end global suppliers across both residential and luxury hospitality.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.
Skills & competencies
Proficiency in AutoCAD/relevant design software for reviewing drawings; familiarity with project management/reporting tools.
Fluent English (Arabic a plus, given UAE site environment).
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