Luxury Interior Studio Lead Designer

ELE Interior; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Petrol Allowance

Company Visa

Group Medical Insurance

Annual Bonus

Job summary

ELE Interior in Dubai is seeking a Studio Manager to oversee all design output, project management, scheduling, client relations and administrative tasks. This role collaborates with designers, clients, vendors and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence and top-quality standards.

The Lead Designer duties may be taken on for select projects from inception to completion, including site supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Architecture.
• Proven experience as a Studio Manager or Senior Interior Designer with a strong passion for creative design.
• Expertise in luxury residential, hospitality and commercial interior design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Excel/Word, PowerPoint, SketchUp and 3DS Max.
• Strong creative, organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a large team with mentoring capabilities.
• Valid UAE driving license and vehicle.
• Flexibility for international travel.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead a team of designers and production staff with a focus on client management and clear production schedules.
• Collaborate with HR to define roles, performance management and interview processes.
• Collaborate with Sales on proposals and scheduling of new business.
• Collaborate with Marketing for content creation and project visuals.
• Manage design team deliverables, provide training and develop KPIs.
• Communicate the brand message through design presentations and professional conduct.
• Create, implement and maintain processes to optimize deliverables and workflows.
• Represent the company at industry events and in social media engagements.
• Foster relationships with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
• Translate client briefs into actionable project requirements and ensure on-time delivery.
• Oversee project supervision onsite and remotely with clients and contractors.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts and terms with suppliers.
• Conduct regular project meetings to review progress and provide leadership.
• Oversee documentation, invoicing, budgets and resource allocation.
• Manage materials library and supplier relationships for timely procurement.
• Provide progress reports and stay updated on industry trends.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Team coordination

Communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Illustrator

Microsoft Excel/Word

PowerPoint

SketchUp

3DS Max

Job description

ELE Interior in Dubai is seeking a Studio Manager to oversee all design output, project management, scheduling, client relations and administrative tasks. This role collaborates with designers, clients, vendors and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence and top-quality standards.

The Lead Designer duties may be taken on for select projects from inception to completion, including site supervision.