Lead Interior Designer - Dubai

Linkedin; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

LinkedIn is seeking a Lead Interior Designer in Dubai to drive design initiatives across Hospitality, Mixed-Use and Residential sectors. You will lead the ID division, set up project programmes, and manage a multicultural team to deliver projects from concept to permit submissions.

The role demands a strong portfolio, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently within a dynamic global firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience.
• Bachelor's qualification; Master's degree highly desirable.
• Strong portfolio showing independent project leadership.
• Ability to manage multicultural teams and motivate the business.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage project programme from kick-off.
• Lead Interior Design division and provide clear direction.
• Attend meetings, draft notes and actions.
• Present concepts and review deliverables for projects.
• Liaise with clients throughout project lifecycle.
• Oversee submissions for permits with team support.
• Review design information and provide guidance.

Skills

Interior design

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Multicultural team management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

My client is one of the most renowned global design firms currently involved on a number of exciting projects within Hospitality MixedUse and Residential sectors.

As part of their continued development and due to an urgent need to recruit specialist staff we are assisting the client on several key hires to help support the continued growth of the business.

Their most pressing requirement is a Lead Interior Designer in Dubai. We are looking for candidates with proven track record and a strong portfolio of being able to run projects independently and manage the ID department.

Key Activities (But not limited to):

• Setting up the full programme during project kick off
• Developing and leading the Interior Design division and providing full direction
• Attending meetings and drafting notes and actions of meetings
• Concept presentation and reviewing deliverables on project basis
• Client liaison
• Overseeing submissions for building permit and Civil Defence with the support of the team
• Involvement and reviewing design information
• Schematic design development with design team

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of experience
• Must have a Bachelors qualification (Masters degree highly desirable)
• Must be able to demonstrate a strong portfolio of projects
• Must be able to manage multicultural team and motivated to help the business achieve its objectives
• Good communication skills