Interior Design & Project Management Lead Operations • Dubai

Stake Properties Limited; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate fintech company in the MENA region is seeking an experienced Interior Design and Project Management Lead. This role involves overseeing the renovation process to maximize design and investment value while collaborating with various teams and ensuring adherence to tight deadlines. Join a rapidly growing company that values innovation and offers generous compensation and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Generous equity compensation

Budget for learning and development

Best in class end of service savings scheme

Off-sites and regular team events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in residential interior design.
• Deep knowledge of UAE/GCC finishes, materials, and FF&E sources.
• Familiarity with local authority approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive the lifecycle of property renovation including design direction.
• Coordinate with external designers to ensure design outcomes align.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor execution fidelity.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational

Interpersonal

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design

Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Stake is the MENA region’s most exciting real estate fintech company, combining real estate expertise and innovative financial technology to deliver products that empower everyone to own and build wealth through Real Estate. Launched in 2021 we have grown rapidly, leveraging decades of experience in technology, financial services and global real estate, to launch the MENA region’s first mobile app for fractional real estate investing.

This is just the beginning and we’re currently searching for highly talented individuals to join and help lead our expansion into international markets and new business lines

The Operations Team

Our Real Estate Operations team works behind the scenes, looking for and managing investment opportunities, following industry best practice and applying market analytics to ensure seamless transactions and an unparalleled service.

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Interior Design and Project Management Lead to drive to the rapid growth of our property renovations works, specifically under the highly successful Fix n’ Flip investment strategy.

What you’ll do

You will drive the lifecycle of a property renovation from initial scoping and budgeting, followed concept design, through to construction and site works, and finally snagging upon handover. This role requires strong collaboration with external project management and contracting partners, as well as internal teams to drive Stake’s growth and maintain our high operating standards. The objective is to deliver high-impact, photorealistic design solutions that maximise resale and rental value while meeting programme and budget constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the scoping and evaluation process for prospective Fix n’ Flip assets :

Assess layout potential, value-add opportunities, and finish upgrades that align with budget and investor returns.

• Collaborate with acquisitions team to input on feasibility and design strategy early in the project lifecycle.
• Own the design direction :

Brief and coordinate with external designers to ensure design outcomes align with brand, timeline, and commercial goals.

• Review concept packages, finishes palettes, mood boards, FF&E schedules, and renderings for quality and value optimisation.
• Project manage approvals and execution :

Coordinate schematic and detailed design submissions by external consultants.

• Oversee permit processes, contractor onboarding, and procurement timelines in coordination with internal and external teams.
• Design guardianship and site supervision :

Conduct regular site visits to monitor execution fidelity, resolve constraints, and maintain quality.

• Ensure construction progress aligns with approved drawings and specifications.
• Support tendering, value engineering, and QA / QC :

Review contractor bids, ensure alignment with design intent, and facilitate revisions when necessary.

• Maintain accountability for design quality and cost effectiveness across all stages.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely and on-budget delivery of renovation projects.
• Strong uplift in asset IRR and marketability.
• High design fidelity during execution.
• Positive feedback from investors, designers, and contractors.

What we’re looking for :

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in residential interior design, preferably on fast-turnaround renovation or value-add projects.
• Deep knowledge of UAE / GCC finishes, materials, and FF&E sources, plus familiarity with local authority approval processes.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to meet aggressive deadlines while preserving design integrity.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience reviewing technical drawings, FF&E, and CGI deliverables.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or Adobe Creative Suite for oversight and mark-ups (not for production).

Why you should join Stake

• Hybrid work environment
• Work directly with senior leadership in one of the region’s fastest growing start-ups; you will get exposure to all functions at Stake and have the chance to learn from the very best in the space!
• Generous equity compensation; this aims to bring a high degree of ownership into your work. As Stake grows, you grow with it!
• Budget for learning and development; we want Stakers to constantly strive for personal and professional growth
• Best in class end of service savings scheme; through DIFC-sponsored DEWS programme
• Off-sites and regular team events

Stake has a high performance culture where the bar is always rising. We bring on brilliant, ambitious and curious people who see the value in Stake and want to grow with us.

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