Senior Interior Designer

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants partners with an international planning, engineering and architectural firm to appoint a Senior Interior Designer in Dubai. You will lead CAD/BIM work from concept to detailing and drive integrated interior, art, and FF&E proposals.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of professional experience, including international corporate work, strong communication, and the ability to mentor junior staff in a multinational setting. This role is based in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture (or equivalent).
• 10+ years of professional experience; international corporate experience for 5+ years.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work in multidisciplinary, international teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAD/BIM tasks from concept through detailed design.
• Prepare DD drawing sets (floor plans, elevations, details).
• Develop integrated interior, art, and FF&E proposals.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and internal teams on multiple projects.
• Oversee FF&E procurement and material selection; value engineering.
• Create high-quality presentation materials and documentation.

Skills

CAD/BIM

AutoCAD

Revit

Concept development

Project coordination

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

3D Rendering

Job description

Job Summary:

Our client, an international planning, engineering and architectural firm is looking for a Senior Interior Designer to be based in Dubai.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capable of independently handling both CAD/BIM tasks and design planning, from concept through detailed design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit, with the ability to prepare comprehensive DD (Design Development) drawing sets, including floor plans, elevations, and construction details.
• Strong skills in concept development, technical detailing, and material selection, with the ability to provide integrated design proposals that combine interior, art, and FF&E.
• Proven experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating with clients, contractors and internal teams.
• Knowledgeable in FF&E procurement, finishing materials, and experienced in value engineering processes.
• Skilled in creating high-quality presentation materials and review documentation, ensuring visual and strategic clarity.
• Awareness of global design trends and local building regulations.
• Understanding of sustainable design practices, including LEED or equivalant environmental certification systems.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the ability to guide and mentor junior team members.

Requirements:

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture (or equivalent); higher degrees are an advantage.

Job Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience, including International corporate work experience for 5 years.

Personality / Professional Traits:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Polite, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Able to work well in multidisciplinary and international teams