Head of Interior Design | Luxury Hospitality & Renovations

ELE Interior Design; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

ELE Interior seeks a Design Manager to lead the design team across luxury residential, hospitality and commercial projects in Dubai. You will own the design process from concept through handover, coordinate with production, procurement, and client teams, and ensure designs meet aesthetic, budget, and timeline goals.

You will mentor senior and junior designers, review drawings, attend client meetings, and drive consistency in presentations, space planning, and material selections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Architecture.
• Proven experience as Design Manager or Senior Interior Designer.
• Expertise in luxury residential, hospitality, and commercial interior design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Excel/Word, PowerPoint, SketchUp and 3DS Max.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the design process from initiation to final handover, ensuring the team is aligned with project goals.
• Take full ownership of projects from initial client meetings through to on-site completion and handover.
• Ensure that designs are optimized for both aesthetic appeal and budgetary feasibility.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure materials and furnishings align with project goals and budget.
• Manage projects from concept to delivery, ensuring client satisfaction, timely completion, and seamless communication with clients, vendors, and the team.
• Produce and present presentations, collaborating with the production team and delivering designs directly to clients, leading by example to ensure alignment with their vision.
• Oversee design, FF&E procurement, and materials library to meet project goals.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers for cost-effective, high-quality solutions.
• Conduct site visits to ensure accurate design implementation.
• Attend client meetings with the design team as requested by the Studio Director, General Manager, or Founder.
• Act as a point of contact for problem-solving, addressing client concerns, and ensuring effective communication with the design team when needed.
• Provide mentorship and development opportunities for designers, ensuring continuous learning and skill development.
• Organize regular team feedback sessions to foster collaboration and creativity within the design team.
• Resolve technical issues, review space planning and presentations, and attend internal or external meetings as required.
• Review the daily work of the production team to gauge productivity and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Track team KPIs in detail, focusing on the accuracy of deliverables, the number of revisions, speed, and overall work ethic.
• Organize and lead workshops aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of the production team.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Illustrator

Microsoft Excel/Word

PowerPoint

SketchUp

3DS Max

Job description

ELE Interior seeks a Design Manager to lead the design team across luxury residential, hospitality and commercial projects in Dubai. You will own the design process from concept through handover, coordinate with production, procurement, and client teams, and ensure designs meet aesthetic, budget, and timeline goals.

You will mentor senior and junior designers, review drawings, attend client meetings, and drive consistency in presentations, space planning, and material selections.