Senior Interior Designer

JobsTrackR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

An established UAE branding and interior design consultancy is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to lead concept creation and design development from client presentations through to material finishes and FF&E selection.

You will create and lead design concepts focused on user experience, materiality, and sustainability, presenting solutions to clients and guiding mood boards, finish selections, and procurement discussions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Interior Design or related, internationally recognised.
• 9–10 years' experience on residential and workspace projects.
• Strong space planning skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite and AutoCAD; Rhino and Revit are a plus.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead design concepts focused on user experience, materiality, and sustainability.
• Present design solutions to clients and lead presentations.
• Prepare mood boards, material/finish selections, and presentation material.
• Lead procurement and client discussions on furniture and materials.
• Manage teams and work packages, delivering to scope and deadlines.
• Lead project delivery across stages and manage budgets/profitability.
• Maintain clear communication with clients, project teams, and consultants.
• Balance multiple projects, reporting to the project lead.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Creativity

Ownership

English communication

Education

Interior Design degree

Tools

Adobe Suite

AutoCAD

Rhino

Revit

Job description

About the Company

Our client is an established branding and interior design consultancy delivering complete design services across the UAE, including site supervision. They work on hospitality, commercial, and corporate residential projects.

The Role

They are looking for a Senior Interior Designer with strong commercial project experience. You will lead concept creation and design development, from client presentations through to material finishes and FF&E selection.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead design concepts focused on user experience, materiality, and sustainability
• Present design solutions to clients
• Prepare and manage mood boards, material and finish selections, and presentation material
• Lead procurement and client selection discussions, drawing on knowledge of furniture and design suppliers
• Manage teams and work packages within projects, delivering to scope and deadline
• Lead project delivery across different stages
• Manage proposals, contracts, project budgets, and profitability
• Maintain clear communication with clients, project teams, and consultants
• Balance multiple projects at once, reporting to the project lead

Requirements

• 9-10 years' experience on residential and workspace projects
• Degree in Interior Design or a related, internationally recognised qualification
• Strong space planning skills and attention to detail
• Previous experience working with a Lead Design Consultant (LDC)
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite and AutoCAD
• Rhino and Revit are a plus
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills
• Workspace experience is a plus

What You'll Bring

• Leadership: you set an example, delegate well, and take accountability
• Strategic thinking: you adapt to changing conditions
• Creativity: you turn concepts into compelling visuals
• Ownership: you take pride in every deliverable and strive for excellence