Interior Designer

Arada; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Arada is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to contribute to creative interior concepts across residential, hospitality, retail, and mixed-use projects in Dubai. You will translate briefs into well-planned, visually compelling environments under senior design leadership.

You should combine strong conceptual thinking with space-planning, material selection, modelling and presentation skills, and be enthusiastic about AI-enabled design tools and computational workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Interior Design or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in interior design.
• At least 3 years in concept design, competitions or design-led projects preferred.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual ability, space planning, materiality and visualization.
• Experience across residential, hospitality, retail, workplace, commercial or cultural sectors preferred.
• Knowledge of interior design principles, materials, sustainability and user-centered design.

Responsibilities

• Develop interior concepts, mood boards, material palettes and space plans.
• Produce sketches, plans, elevations, 3D models, renders and presentations communicating design intent.
• Conduct site analysis, benchmarking, and feasibility studies.
• Utilize AutoCAD, 3ds Max and Adobe Creative Suite to develop design options.
• Support senior designers in reviews, workshops and presentations.
• Develop design options with accuracy, incorporating feedback while preserving concept narratives.
• Coordinate interior proposals with Architecture, MEP, Lighting, FF&E and other disciplines under guidance.
• Prepare room data sheets, finish schedules, FF&E schedules and design reports.
• Ensure compliance with codes, accessibility, life-safety and sustainability targets.
• Maintain organized models and documentation in line with project standards.
• Manage tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced studio.
• Explore AI-powered design and visualization tools to improve ideation and workflow efficiency.

Skills

Conceptual thinking

Space planning

Visualization

Presentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

3ds Max

V-Ray

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Interior Designer will contribute to the development of creative interior concepts across residential, hospitality, retail, commercial, cultural and mixed-use projects. Working under the direction of senior design leaders, the role will translate project briefs, brand narratives and user requirements into well-planned, visually compelling and coordinated interior environments.

The ideal candidate combines strong conceptual thinking with excellent space-planning, material selection, modelling and presentation skills, a developing technical understanding, and enthusiasm for computational and AI-enabled design tools.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop interior concepts, mood boards, material palettes, space plans, furniture layouts and design narratives in response to the project brief, brand positioning and user needs.
• Produce high-quality sketches, diagrams, plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, sections, 3D models, renders and presentations that clearly communicate design intent.
• Undertake precedent research, benchmarking, site analysis, test fits and basic feasibility studies to identify constraints and opportunities.
• Use AutoCAD, 3ds Max and Adobe Creative Suite to explore, develop and present design options.-Research and select finishes, fixtures, furniture, lighting and accessories, considering aesthetics, durability, sustainability, availability, cost and maintenance.
• Support Senior Interior Designers and design leaders in design reviews, workshops and presentations.
• Develop agreed design options with accuracy and consistency, incorporating feedback while protecting the core design narrative.
• Coordinate interior proposals with Architecture, Structural, MEP, Lighting, Landscape, AV, Kitchen, Signage and other specialist disciplines under senior guidance.
• Assist with room data sheets, finish schedules, FF&E schedules, sample boards, design reports, presentation packages and documentation required at concept and schematic design stages.-Check work against applicable codes, accessibility requirements, fire and life-safety principles, sustainability targets, operator standards and project guidelines.
• Maintain organized models, drawings, schedules, material libraries and presentation files in accordance with project standards and quality procedures.
• Manage assigned tasks and deadlines proactively, communicate issues early and contribute positively to a fast-paced collaborative studio.
• Explore emerging materials, interior trends and AI-powered design and visualization tools to improve ideation and workflow efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in interior design within a recognized design consultancy or developer environment.
• At least 3 years of recent experience in concept design, competitions or design-led interior projects is preferred.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual ability, space planning, materiality, visualization quality and personal contribution to project outcomes.
• Experience in one or more of the following sectors is preferred: residential, hospitality, retail, workplace, commercial or cultural.
• Working knowledge of interior design principles, material performance, sustainability and user-centred design.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Advanced proficiency in Autocad, 3ds Max & Vray, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong ability to design while visualizing the spaces in a highly realistic manner (Preferably in 3ds Max & Vray).
• Advanced knowledge of space planning, FF&E, materials and finishes, lighting, joinery, schedules, specifications and interior detailing.
• Strong freehand sketching, space-planning, rendering, presentation and design-storytelling skills.-Working knowledge of FF&E, materials, finishes, lighting principles, joinery, schedules and basic interior detailing.
• Familiarity with AI tools for interior ideation, visualization, rendering, generative design and workflow optimization is desirable.
• Working knowledge of drawing standards, area calculations, accessibility, building codes and multidisciplinary design coordination.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Creative and conceptual thinking-Strong spatial awareness and visual communication
• Attention to detail, materials and design consistency
• Curiosity, initiative and openness to feedback-Analytical problem-solving and design iteration-Clear communication and collaborative teamwork
• Organization, reliability and effective time management
• Ability to work across multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Passion for interiors, innovation and continuous learning