Interior Designer

Zohorecruit; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is recruiting a creatively minded Interior Designer for a luxury studio in Dubai. You’ll join a collaborative team working on high-end residential, hospitality, commercial and retail schemes, delivering FF&E and interior architecture packages with strong concept design and material research.

The role involves developing interior layouts, joinery details, coordinating with architecture, MEP, lighting and AV, and ensuring documentation meets studio standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture or equivalent.
• Experience delivering interior architecture and/or FF&E packages within a design-led studio.
• Strong eye for materials, detailing and well-resolved design documentation.
• Experience on high-end residential, hospitality or retail projects, ideally in the Middle East.
• Ambition to work toward professional registration where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with interior concept design, material palettes, mood boards and FF&E selections.
• Preparing presentation packs, sample boards and visuals in line with the studio’s design ethos.
• Developing interior layouts, joinery details and finishes under the guidance of senior designers.
• Researching materials, finishes, furniture and suppliers to support the design narrative.
• Preparing and developing detailed FF&E schedules, drawings and joinery packages.
• Assisting with interior construction documentation and coordination with architecture, structure, MEP, lighting, FLS and AV teams.
• Ensuring all documentation aligns with studio standards and client expectations.
• Liaising with suppliers and sub-consultants for samples, pricing and technical information.
• Attending coordination meetings and workshops with support from senior team members.
• Supporting the ID coordination lead across allocated packages.
• Collaborating closely within the project team and contributing to a positive, studio-wide culture.
• Recording project work and timesheets in line with office processes and deadlines.
• Actively growing your technical knowledge, material research skills and interior detailing capabilities.
• Seeking regular feedback from seniors and contributing to internal design reviews.
• Staying current with interior trends, material innovations, sustainability approaches and regional fit-out standards.
• Embracing cross-disciplinary exposure to architecture, structure, MEP, lighting and AV.

Skills

Concept Design

Construction Drawings

CoOrdination

Furniture Specifications

Interior Design

Interior Fitout

Interiors only

Joinery Details

Material Palettes

Material Selection

Mood Boards

Presentation exp

Technical Drawings

UAE exp essential

Western Educated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

3ds Max

Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Job description

• Education required Bachelors in Interior Design
• Expertise Required Concept Design; Construction Drawings; CoOrdination; Furniture Specifications; Interior Design; Interior Fitout; Interiors only; Joinery Details; Material Palettes; Material Selection; Mood Boards; Presentation exp is a must; Technical Drawings; UAE exp essential; Western Educated
• Project Experience High-end; Hospitality; Mixed-use; Residential
• City Dubai
• Country United Arab Emirates
• Postal Code 337-1500
• Target Date 05/05/2026
• Date Opened 26/03/2026

Job Description

This is a brilliant opportunity for a creatively minded Interior Designer to join one of the Middle East’s most culturally driven studios, renowned for context-led design and luxury projects across the region. You’ll be part of a collaborative team working across high-end residential, hospitality, commercial and retail schemes, creating spaces that are both refined and deeply rooted in their surroundings.

The studio

Our client is an international architecture and interiors practice with studios in Dubai, Amman and a partner studio in London, known for blending global design thinking with regional insight. Their work is design-led, detail-focused and strongly driven by local culture and materials, shaping contemporary Middle Eastern architecture and interiors.

The role

You’ll support Senior and Lead Interior Designers in delivering FF&E and interior architecture packages on small to mid-scale projects and project packages. You’ll be heavily involved in concept design, technical documentation, material research and coordination, with strong mentorship to help you sharpen your technical and design skills.

What you’ll be doing

• Assisting with interior concept design, material palettes, mood boards and FF&E selections.
  
• Preparing presentation packs, sample boards and visuals in line with the studio’s design ethos.
  
• Developing interior layouts, joinery details and finishes under the guidance of senior designers.
  
• Researching materials, finishes, furniture and suppliers to support the design narrative.
  
• Preparing and developing detailed FF&E schedules, drawings and joinery packages.
  
• Assisting with interior construction documentation and coordination with architecture, structure, MEP, lighting, FLS and AV teams.
  
• Ensuring all documentation aligns with studio standards and client expectations.
  
• Liaising with suppliers and sub-consultants for samples, pricing and technical information.
  
• Attending coordination meetings and workshops with support from senior team members.
  
• Supporting the ID coordination lead (Senior Interior Designer or Associate) across allocated packages.
  
• Collaborating closely within the project team and contributing to a positive, studio-wide culture.
  
• Recording project work and timesheets in line with office processes and deadlines.
  
• Actively growing your technical knowledge, material research skills and interior detailing capabilities.
  
• Seeking regular feedback from seniors and contributing to internal design reviews.
  
• Staying current with interior trends, material innovations, sustainability approaches and regional fit-out standards.
  
• Embracing cross-disciplinary exposure to architecture, structure, MEP, lighting and AV.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture or equivalent.
  
• Experience delivering interior architecture and/or FF&E packages within a design-led studio.
  
• Strong eye for materials, detailing and well-resolved design documentation.
  
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3ds Max and the Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
  
• Experience on high-end residential, hospitality or retail projects, ideally in the Middle East.
  
• Ambition to work toward professional registration where applicable.
  

Mindset & values

• A collaborative team player who adds positively to studio culture and supports colleagues.
  
• Respectful, professional and empathetic in day-to-day interactions.
  
• Passionate about timeless, contextually sensitive design that makes intelligent use of local materials.
  
• Committed to purposeful, site-specific solutions, with an embedded interest in sustainability and responsible design.
  
• Comfortable working within structured architectural processes with a high level of rigour and quality control.
  

Performance & progression

• Accurate, well-coordinated drawings and schedules with minimal rework.
  
• Reliable delivery of tasks to deadline under senior guidance.
  
• Proactive contribution to design reviews and project meetings.
  
• Consistent, timely submission of timesheets and adherence to studio procedures.
  
• Salary in the region of 18,000-23,000 AED per month, dependent on experience.
  
• Clear growth path with regular design reviews and support from highly regarded senior designers.
  
• Exposure to award-winning, design-led projects across the Middle East, building a portfolio of luxury work.
  
• Collaborative studio culture that encourages ideas, mentorship and cross-disciplinary learning.
  
• Strong focus on professional development, from software skills and detailing to wider project delivery.
  
• Opportunity to work closely with an international leadership team and a diverse, multicultural studio.