Senior Interior Design Lead for Global Retail Projects

WhiteCrow Research Pvt. Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

WhiteCrow Research Pvt. Ltd. in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Manager- Interior Design to lead the design process for prestigious real estate projects.

You will oversee design packages, ensure alignment with guidelines, and manage consultants to uphold quality and design intent. The role requires extensive leadership experience, coordination with architectural and engineering teams, and a strong grasp of development processes to drive on-budget delivery while staying compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Interior Design or Architecture; Master’s preferred.
• LEED AP certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of real estate development processes and standards.
• Experience coordinating with architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical teams.
• Min. 8-10+ years managing designs in real estate/design consultancy.
• Experience leading design teams across concept to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the design process to meet the highest quality standards.
• Reviewing design packages for alignment with guidelines and design intent.
• Leading value engineering to meet target budgets.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate governance.
• Leading design, procurement, consultant appointments, and project execution.
• Preparing project-specific design briefs reflecting intent.
• Managing consultants and mitigating risks.
• Providing status, risks, and feasibility feedback.
• Managing stakeholder relationships at all levels.
• Staying updated with trends and emerging technologies.
• Ensuring adherence to policies and controls in design activities.

Skills

Leadership

Design review

Stakeholder management

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design/Architecture

LEED AP Certification

Master's degree preferred

Job description

WhiteCrow Research Pvt. Ltd. in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Manager- Interior Design to lead the design process for prestigious real estate projects.

You will oversee design packages, ensure alignment with guidelines, and manage consultants to uphold quality and design intent. The role requires extensive leadership experience, coordination with architectural and engineering teams, and a strong grasp of development processes to drive on-budget delivery while staying compliant