Senior Interior Designer

mustard & linen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

mustard & linen is seeking a Senior Interior Designer in Abu Dhabi to lead projects from concept to delivery. The candidate blends design thinking with technical confidence and communicates effectively across residential, workplace, and commercial interiors.

We value curiosity about AI, digital tools, and how they streamline design development, visualization, and project efficiency. Portfolio submissions should highlight both residential and workspace experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Interior Design or related field.
• 8-10 years experience on residential and workspace projects.
• Strong presentation and client-facing skills.
• Strong design portfolio, space planning skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, AI & AutoCAD, InDesign, and Revit is a plus.
• Excellent English communication; Arabic speaking preferred for this role.
• Good understanding of technical detailing and interior construction.
• Workspace & residential projects background is required.
• Previous UAE & GCC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design projects from concept through development and execution.
• Develop creative concepts, mood boards, material palettes and narratives.
• Produce and review presentations, layouts, design packages and details.
• Translate concepts into practical interior environments.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and teams.
• Participate in client presentations, workshops and reviews.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and material submissions.
• Attend site meetings to ensure design intent.

Skills

8-10 years experience

Strong presentation skills

English communication

Arabic speaking (preferred)

Space planning

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Interior Design or related degree

Tools

Adobe Suite

AI & AutoCAD

InDesign

Revit

Job description

mustard&linen is looking for an experienced Senior Interior Designer with a strong creative eye, solid technical knowledge and the ability to lead projects from concept through delivery.

We are looking for someone who combines design thinking, technical confidence and strong communication skills, and who is comfortable working across residential, workplace and commercial interior projects. The ideal candidate will also be curious about AI, technology and new digital tools, and how these can be used to improve the design process, creative development, research, visualisation and project efficiency.

Please submit a portfolio of completed and conceptual work, clearly identifying your role and level of involvement on each project. Experience in both residential and workplace projects is highly preferred.

Designation: Senior Interior Designer

Work Type: Full time

Required Skills:

• 8 - 10 years’ experience on residential and workspace projects.
• Degree in Interior Design or related internationally recognised degree.
• Strong presentation and client-facing skills.
• Strong design portfolio, space planning skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, AI & AutoCAD, InDesign, and Revit is a plus.
• Possess excellent English communication and presentation skills. Arabic Speaking candidate is preffered for this particular role.
• Good understanding in technical detailing and interior construction
• Workspace & residential projects background is required.
• Previous UAE & GCC experience is preffered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead interior design projects from concept development through design development, technical coordination and execution.
• Develop strong creative concepts, mood boards, material palettes and design narratives.
• Produce and review presentations, layouts, design packages and technical information.
• Translate design concepts into practical, well-resolved interior environments.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and specialist teams.
• Participate in client presentations, workshops and design reviews.
• Review technical drawings, shop drawings, material submissions and design-related RFIs.
• Attend site meetings and inspections where required to ensure the approved design intent is maintained.
• Identify and resolve design, coordination and execution issues in collaboration with the wider project team.
• Coordinate FF&E, finishes, lighting, joinery and specialist design packages.
• Manage project deliverables and ensure quality and deadlines are maintained.
• Mentor and review the work of junior designers where required.
• Maintain clear project documentation, design decisions and communication.

Design & Portfolio Experience:

Candidates should have a strong portfolio demonstrating both creative design ability and successful project delivery. We would particularly like to see experience in:

• Residential interiors.
• Workplace and office design.
• High-end commercial interiors.
• Hospitality or F&B environments.
• Projects demonstrating strong materiality, detailing and spatial thinking.

AI & Technology:

mustard&linen is actively exploring how technology can support a more agile and intelligent design process. We are therefore particularly interested in candidates who are comfortable experimenting with or already using AI and digital design tools to support areas such as:

• Concept generation and creative exploration.
• Research and precedent studies.
• Visualisation and image development.
• Presentation development.
• Space planning and furniture presentation.
• Material and product research.
• Workflow efficiency and documentation.

Candidates should be comfortable:

• Reviewing technical drawings and details.
• Understanding interior fit-out and construction principles.
• Reviewing shop drawings, samples and material submissions.
• Attending site inspections and coordination meetings.
• Identifying discrepancies between approved design and execution.
• Communicating clearly with contractors and consultants.
• Supporting projects through execution, snagging and handover.