AI-Driven Interior Designer

Arada; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Arada, a UAE-based developer, seeks an experienced Interior Designer to lead concept to completion across residential, hospitality, retail and mixed-use projects. You will translate briefs into space plans, mood boards, materials, 3D models and presentations, applying AI-enabled design tools and the Adobe suite to communicate design intent.

Collaborate with senior designers and cross-disciplinary teams to ensure feasibility, codes compliance and high-quality documentation from concept through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in interior design within a recognized design consultancy or developer environment.
• At least 3 years of recent experience in concept design, competitions or design-led interior projects is preferred.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual ability, space planning, materiality, visualization quality and personal contribution to project outcomes.
• Experience in residential, hospitality, retail, workplace, commercial or cultural sectors preferred.
• Working knowledge of interior design principles, material performance, sustainability and user-centered design.

Responsibilities

• Develop interior concepts, mood boards, material palettes, space plans, furniture layouts and design narratives in response to the project brief, brand positioning and user needs.
• Produce high-quality sketches, diagrams, plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, sections, 3D models, renders and presentations that clearly communicate design intent.
• Undertake precedent research, benchmarking, site analysis, test fits and basic feasibility studies to identify constraints and opportunities.
• Use AutoCAD, 3ds Max and Adobe Creative Suite to explore, develop and present design options.
• Research and select finishes, fixtures, furniture, lighting and accessories, considering aesthetics, durability, sustainability, availability, cost and maintenance.
• Assist with room data sheets, finish schedules, FF&E schedules, sample boards, design reports, presentation packages and documentation required at concept and schematic design stages.
• Coordinate interior proposals with Architecture, Structural, MEP, Lighting, Landscape, AV, Kitchen, Signage and other disciplines under senior guidance.
• Maintain organized models, drawings, schedules, material libraries and presentation files in accordance with project standards.
• Explore emerging materials, interior trends and AI-powered design and visualization tools to improve ideation and workflow efficiency.

Skills

Interior design

Space planning

Concept design

Visualization

Materiality

FF&E

AutoCAD

3ds Max

Vray

Adobe Creative Suite

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

3ds Max

Vray

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Arada, a UAE-based developer, seeks an experienced Interior Designer to lead concept to completion across residential, hospitality, retail and mixed-use projects. You will translate briefs into space plans, mood boards, materials, 3D models and presentations, applying AI-enabled design tools and the Adobe suite to communicate design intent.

Collaborate with senior designers and cross-disciplinary teams to ensure feasibility, codes compliance and high-quality documentation from concept through