Assistant Design Manager - Luxury Villas & Residences

Tint Tone & Shade; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Tint Tone & Shade is seeking an accomplished Assistant Design Manager to lead the luxury residential and villa design division in Dubai. The role requires a strong design portfolio, leadership, and extensive UAE experience delivering high-end interiors.

You will mentor a multidisciplinary team, drive concept-to-completion projects, manage client relationships with high-net-worth clients, and ensure design excellence, technical feasibility, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in interior design or related discipline; Master’s advantageous.
• 7–8 years interior design experience, with 4–5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Extensive experience delivering luxury residential interiors and villas in the UAE.
• Strong leadership, client management and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design vision for luxury residential and villa projects from concept to completion.
• Mentor multidisciplinary interior design team and drive performance reviews.
• Manage client consultations, pitches, and relationships with high-net-worth clients.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP, and consultants to ensure feasible, compliant designs.
• Support business development and pre-contract activities.

Skills

Client relationship management

Leadership and team development

Strategic planning

Budget management

Presentation and communication skills

Attention to detail and quality

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture/Architecture

Master's Degree is an advantage

Professional memberships or certifications desirable

Job description

Tint Tone & Shade is seeking an accomplished Assistant Design Manager to lead the luxury residential and villa design division in Dubai. The role requires a strong design portfolio, leadership, and extensive UAE experience delivering high-end interiors.

You will mentor a multidisciplinary team, drive concept-to-completion projects, manage client relationships with high-net-worth clients, and ensure design excellence, technical feasibility, and timely delivery.