Design Director

🏢 Confidential Company
📍 Dubai, United Arab EmiratesFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 3w ago🔄 Updated: 3w ago
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We are seeking an experienced Interior Designer to fill the role of Design Director. This position requires a strong creative vision and hands-on design experience, with a portfolio that highlights personal design contributions rather than solely management. The ideal candidate will have led interior design projects as a Consultant or worked directly with a Developer, demonstrating significant creative input throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include leading the overall design direction, managing projects from concept to completion, reviewing and approving design elements, and ensuring proper design execution through site visits and coordination with various specialist consultants. The role involves close collaboration with Procurement and QS teams on FF&E, budgets, and costs, as well as sourcing and approving furniture, lighting, and materials. Leading and mentoring the design team, and working with Sales and Marketing teams on design materials for sales purposes are also crucial aspects of this role. Profile Overview:We are looking for an experienced Interior Designer with strong creative and hands-on design experience. The ideal candidate should have a portfolio of work they have personally designed, rather than projects they have only managed. The candidate should have experience leading interior design projects as a Consultant or working directly with a Developer, and be able to demonstrate strong creative design input throughout the project lifecycle.Prior experience working on high-end
Required Skills
Design, Content & Media
○Interior Design○Lighting
Information Technology
○Cloud Architecture
Business, Sales & Management
○Instructional Design
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
○Team Leadership○Leadership○Communication○Problem Solving
Other
○furniture○carpets○finishes○project costs○lead times
Engineering, Construction & Trades
○Fabrication○Materials○MEP Coordination
Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain
○Procurement
Finance, Legal & Governance
○Budgeting
Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.

  • 10+ years of relevant design experience.

  • Mandatory: Proven experience delivering high-end/luxury projects in the UAE.

  • Previous experience in a Design Director, Head of Design, Senior Design Manager, or similar senior role.

  • Strong portfolio of completed high-end/luxury projects demonstrating own design work, rather than projects they only managed or supervised.

  • Strong knowledge of FF&E, furniture, lighting, carpets, fabrics, finishes, and materials.

  • Experience working with furniture factories, manufacturers, suppliers, and workshops.

  • Experience with factory visits and production inspections is highly preferred.

  • Strong understanding of design drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and site execution.

  • Good knowledge of procurement, budgets, project costs, and lead times.

  • Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.


Description
Profile Overview:We are looking for an experienced Interior Designer with strong creative and hands-on design experience. The ideal candidate should have a portfolio of work they have personally designed, rather than projects they have only managed. The candidate should have experience leading interior design projects as a Consultant or working directly with a Developer, and be able to demonstrate strong creative design input throughout the project lifecycle.Prior experience working on high-end projects in the UAE is mandatory.Lead the overall design direction and creative vision for high-end projects.Manage interior design projects from concept through completion.Review and approve design concepts, layouts, materials, finishes, furniture, lighting, carpets, and accessories.Work closely with project, construction, and site teams to ensure the design is properly executed.Conduct regular site visits to monitor design quality, materials, finishes, and workmanship.Coordinate with interior, architectural, landscape, lighting, and other specialist consultants.Review design drawings, technical packages, shop drawings, material samples, mock-ups, and prototypes.Manage design changes, upgrades, and modifications while maintaining the original design intent.Lead the selection and management of design consultants and negotiate consultancy fees where required.Work closely with Procurement and QS teams on FF&E, budgets, costs, and long-lead items.Source and approve furniture, lighting, carpets, fabrics, finishes, and other interior materials.Coordinate directly with furniture manufacturers, suppliers, and workshops for bespoke and custom-made items.Visit furniture factories and workshops to inspect production, materials, prototypes, finishes, and workmanship.Resolve quality and production issues with suppliers and manufacturers.Lead and mentor the design team and ensure timely delivery of design requirements.Work with Sales and Marketing teams on show apartments, sales galleries, presentations, brochures, and other design materials.
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