Director Interior Design Real Estate Projects - Al-Futtaim - Dubai UAE

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 468,720 - 558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Executive level career growth opportunities

Collaborative environment focused on design excellence

Job summary

AlFuttaim in Dubai is seeking a Director of Interior Design to lead the creative direction and execution of interior design across large-scale developments. This role encompasses managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring high-quality environments that align with brand standards.

The ideal candidate has over 20 years of experience in interior design, primarily in hospitality, residential, and retail sectors within the Middle East. Competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• More than twenty years of professional experience in interior design across hospitality, residential, and retail developments in the Middle East.
• Proven experience managing the full design lifecycle from concept development to construction completion.
• Experience working in client-side development organizations or leading interior design consultancies.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the interior design function and oversee projects from concept development through final execution.
• Establish and maintain interior design standards, guidelines, and technical specifications.
• Develop design processes ensuring consistency, efficiency, and quality.
• Manage interior design teams to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Conduct regular site observations to ensure construction execution aligns with approved designs.

Skills

Interior design leadership and creative direction

FF and E specification and space planning

Design documentation and project lifecycle management

Consultant selection and design contract management

Construction stage design supervision and compliance review

Design standards development and quality assurance

Stakeholder engagement and design presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or related discipline

Job description

Position Overview

Director Interior Design in Dubai UAE with Al-Futtaim Real Estate leads the creative direction and execution of interior design across large-scale residential, retail, hospitality, and commercial developments. The role focuses on driving design excellence, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring projects deliver functional, innovative, and high-quality environments aligned with brand standards and project objectives.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Real Estate
• Function: Architecture-Interior Design
• Salary: 42,000-50,000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the interior design function and oversee projects from concept development through final execution across multiple real estate developments
• Establish and maintain interior design standards, guidelines, and technical specifications aligned with corporate vision
• Develop design processes ensuring consistency, efficiency, and quality across all projects
• Manage interior design teams including designers, draftsmen, and consultants to deliver projects on schedule and within budget
• Oversee design documentation including layouts, detailed drawings, and FF&E specifications
• Review design submissions, samples, and mockups to ensure compliance with project standards and technical requirements
• Conduct regular site observations to ensure construction execution aligns with approved design concepts and documentation
• Evaluate and appoint interior design consultants through structured assessment and selection processes
• Define design scope, manage design agreements, and monitor design cost control across projects
• Monitor departmental KPIs and ensure design performance aligns with organizational targets
• Stay updated with global interior design trends, materials, finishes, and design technologies to enhance project outcomes
• Represent the organization in design review meetings, consultant presentations, and project discussions with stakeholders

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or related discipline
• More than twenty years of professional experience in interior design across hospitality, residential, and retail developments in the Middle East
• Proven experience managing the full design lifecycle from concept development to construction completion
• Experience working in client-side development organizations or leading interior design consultancies
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities

Skills Set

• Interior design leadership and creative direction
• FF and E specification and space planning
• Design documentation and project lifecycle management
• Consultant selection and design contract management
• Construction stage design supervision and compliance review
• Design standards development and quality assurance
• Stakeholder engagement and design presentation skills

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead interior design for large scale mixed use developments in the region
• Work with one of the Middle East's leading real estate development organizations
• Exposure to high profile hospitality, residential, and retail projects
• Collaborative environment focused on design excellence and innovation
• Competitive compensation and executive level career growth opportunities

About the Company

Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is the property development and operations arm of the Al-Futtaim Group, managing a multi billion dollar portfolio of residential, commercial, retail, tourism, education, and healthcare developments across the Middle East and North Africa. The organization develops and manages large mixed use destinations including Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City, delivering integrated urban communities that combine high quality living, working, and leisure environments.