Interior Design Manager

Azizi Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Group in Dubai seeks a highly experienced Technical Manager to lead its Special Projects Division, luxury residential/hospitality. This is not a conventional design role; it’s a high-stakes execution position bridging Concept to IFC with Contractors.

The candidate will own drawing interpretation, fabrication, on-site execution quality, and coordination between design intent and field reality, ensuring luxury standards and schedule.

Qualifications

• 15 years total experience in interior design and fit-out industry.
• Dual background: 10+ years in a design firm (Senior Architect/Technical Manager/Project Lead) and 5+ years in a fit-out/contracting company (Project Manager/Construction Manager/Technical Director).
• Proven track record delivering luxury/high-end residential hospitality or commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership & interface management between concept/IFC teams and contractors.
• Translate design concepts into site-ready technical solutions without compromising aesthetics.
• Conduct design package audits to identify constructability gaps and coordination clashes.
• Oversee on-site execution for luxury projects, ensuring correct interpretation of IFC drawings.
• Resolve site conflicts related to tolerances, materials, MEP integration and structural interfaces.
• Establish site execution standards for luxury finishes; lead snagging and handover.
• Vet shop drawings and material submissions to optimize value without degrading design quality.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Interface Management

Constructability Review

Quality Assurance

MEP Coordination

Vendor Management

Job description

Role Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Manager to lead our Special Projects Division luxury residential/hospitality. This is not a conventional design role; it is a high-stakes execution role. The primary mandate is to act as the bridge between the Concept to IFC teams and the Contractors. The candidate will be responsible on drawing interpretation fit-out and construction methodology and on-site execution quality. The background is unique must speak the language of designers but have the scars of a contractor to thrive in the gap where design intent meets physical reality.

Responsibilities:

1. Technical Leadership & Interface Management

Serve as the primary technical liaison between the internal concept/IFC design teams and our contracting partners/external subcontractors.

Translate complex design concepts into executable site-ready technical solutions without compromising aesthetic integrity.

Conduct technical audits of design packages to identify gaps constructability issues and coordination clashes before they reach site

2. Construction Detailing & Execution

Oversee all phases of on-site execution for special projects (high-end residential hospitality or complex commercial fit-outs).

Supervise the interpretation of IFC (Issued for Construction) drawings ensuring contractors interpret the drawings exactly as intended.

Resolve high-level site conflicts regarding tolerances material installation MEP integration and structural interfaces.

3. Quality Assurance & Compliance

Establish site execution standards and benchmarks specific to luxury/high-end finishes.

Lead snagging and handover processes with extreme attention to detail.

Ensure compliance with local building codes safety regulations and sustainability standards.

4. Vendor & Material Optimization

Leverage your contracting background to vet shop drawings and material submissions identifying value engineering opportunities that do not degrade design quality.

Collaborate with procurement to source materials that match the design intent but fit the project schedule and budget.

Essential Experience:

15 years of total experience in the interior design and fit-out industry.

Mandatory Dual Background:

Phase 1: Minimum 10 years in a reputable Interior Design firm (as a Senior Architect Technical Manager or Project Lead).

Phase 2: Minimum 5 years in a Fit-out / Contracting company (as a Project Manager Construction Manager or Technical Director).

Proven track record of delivering luxury/high-end residential hospitality or commercial projects.

Required Experience:

Manager