Hospitality & Retail Interiors Design Manager

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim Real Estate is hiring a Design Manager - Interiors in Dubai, UAE to lead hospitality and retail interior design from concept through construction delivery.

You will manage briefs, coordinate FF&E, and ensure brand alignment and guest experience across projects, while overseeing schedules and procurement strategies. This role requires extensive leadership, stakeholder coordination, and design governance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of interior design and management experience.
• Hospitality and retail project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define comprehensive design briefs covering project context, brand positioning, guest experience, and technical requirements.
• Guide hospitality and retail interior projects from concept to schematic design and tender documentation.
• Provide design advice to Project Management teams during delivery.
• Lead design reviews for quality, compliance, and brand alignment.

Skills

Interior design management

Hospitality/retail design

FF&E coordination

MEP coordination

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Research on design trends

Budgeting & procurement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Primavera

Job description

Al-Futtaim Real Estate is hiring a Design Manager - Interiors in Dubai, UAE to lead hospitality and retail interior design from concept through construction delivery.

You will manage briefs, coordinate FF&E, and ensure brand alignment and guest experience across projects, while overseeing schedules and procurement strategies. This role requires extensive leadership, stakeholder coordination, and design governance.