Senior Interior Design Manager - Hospitality & Retail

Al-Futtaim

Dubai

On-site

AED 180,000 - 360,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Al-Futtaim seeks a Design Manager - Interiors to lead the interior design for hospitality and retail projects within Development & Design. You will oversee design quality, consultant coordination, and stakeholder management, guiding projects from concept to construction and preparing executive presentations.

The role requires a master's or bachelor's in Interior Design/Architecture with 10+ years in design leadership, including FF&E and MEP coordination.

Qualifications

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related discipline.
10+ years experience in interior design and management roles, preferably with hospitality and retail projects.
Proficient in MS Office; skills in Adobe Suite and planning software like Primavera are a plus.

Responsibilities

Define the Design Brief with project context, brand positioning, and guest experience expectations.
Guide interior design projects from concept through to tender documentation and execution.
Lead reviews for design quality, brand alignment, and operational functionality.
Coordinate FF&E, lighting, MEP coordination, and fire-life-safety reviews.
Prepare executive commentary and materials for presentations and approvals.
Secure statutory approvals with consultants and coordinate delivery.