Director of Interior Design & Real Estate Development

Al-Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is seeking a Director of Interior Design to lead major interior design concepts from concept through construction documentation. You will guide cross-functional teams, maintain high design standards, and ensure projects meet program requirements.

The role demands a strategic design leader with 10+ years of experience in luxury or large-scale projects, strong regulation knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office and MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or a relevant subject.
• 10+ years of experience in high-end or large-scale residential and hospitality projects, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
• Strong knowledge of applicable standards, regulations, and procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word/Excel) and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead the interior design function and projects from concept development to completion, handling different design phases and managing multiple projects with a clear and coherent design process.
• Develop the Interior Design brand standards and guidelines in line with Al-Futtaim Private Properties vision and standards.
• Create guidelines, design and technical standards, and specifications of FF&E and OS&E for the family.
• Lead interior design projects, ensuring layouts, detailed drawings, and FF&E specifications meet unified schemes according to the program.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends in materials, techniques, and other developments in interior design.
• Assess the market, define specific requirements, set qualification criteria, and recommend selection of designers.

Skills

Concept design

Team management

Coordination

Cost impact management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is seeking a Director of Interior Design to lead major interior design concepts from concept through construction documentation. You will guide cross-functional teams, maintain high design standards, and ensure projects meet program requirements.

The role demands a strategic design leader with 10+ years of experience in luxury or large-scale projects, strong regulation knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office and MS Project.