Director of Interior Design, Dubai Real Estate

AlFuttaim

Dubai

On-site

AED 502,000 - 670,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Al-Futtaim Group is hiring a Director - Interior Design in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to lead creative and technical delivery across its Real Estate portfolio. The role oversees retail, residential, commercial and hospitality developments from concept through construction and final execution.

The Director will establish design processes, guide internal teams and external consultants, ensuring brand, quality and functional standards while emphasizing sustainability and user experience throughout

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or a related discipline; 20+ years of interior design experience.
Strong Middle East portfolio covering hospitality, residential and retail developments.
Experience in a client-side leadership role or with a leading interior design consultancy.

Responsibilities

Lead interior design projects from concept development through completion.
Establish structured processes for managing concurrent design programmes.
Develop interior design brand standards aligned with the Real Estate vision.
Create technical guidelines covering layouts, materials, finishes and specifications.
Define FF&E and OS&E standards for different property types.
Review space plans, detailed drawings and coordinated design packages.
Verify design documentation at each project stage and during site observations.
Monitor consultants, procurement, and construction delivery for quality and adherence to budget.