Senior Interior Designer

Kristina Zanic Consultants; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to lead diverse design projects across hospitality, residential, and commercial sectors. This role involves managing the entire design process, from initial concept through to execution, ensuring high-quality standards and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of design principles, project management experience, and the ability to mentor junior designers. Join a dynamic team where your creativity and leadership will drive innovative design solutions and contribute to exciting projects that transform spaces.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing multiple design projects effectively.
• Strong understanding of design processes and client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of design projects from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure project success.

Skills

Design Creativity

Space Planning

Materiality

Presentation Skills

Project Management

Client Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design

Master's Degree in Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM Software

DOTstudio

Job description

Senior Interior Designer is responsible for all phases of a design project, which includes the design of new build or refurbishment projects, including FF&E and colour schemes. Designs and feasibility studies are produced for commercial, hospitality, leisure, and residential projects. The senior designer oversees the project from beginning to end, being the main contact for all correspondence with the client and consultants, including coordination with sub-consultants.

SID should be able to manage multiple projects, both internally and externally. Have a sound understanding of the design process including, but not limited to, design creativity, space planning, materiality, FF&E, presentation skills, software knowledge, project/resource program, and post-contract knowledge/experience. SID should work with seniors and other design team members in mentoring juniors.

SID is responsible for all phases of a project including briefing, concept design, schematic design, design development, design documentation, and contract administration including project coordination and site coordination where required. Other areas of the job will include budget pricing, budget management, and procurement.

In addition, SID may sometimes act as a project manager for the client throughout the pre and post-contract stage of a project. This shall involve coordinating the design on-site and managing the construction team if the project scope includes this phase of a project.

SID will be required to assist in preparing all business development presentations and attending the presentation to secure the project as required. SID will report to the MD/SDD/DD/DA with respect to project deliverables and prepare time schedules to ensure deadlines are met.

Responsibilities

• Senior Interior Designers will plan and organize the design of several project types. Projects may take place in a range of settings, including but not limited to:
• Hospitality (hotels and F&B)
• Private residences and residential developments
• Office spaces
• Retail locations, e.g., malls, shops, cafes, forecourts
• Leisure spaces, e.g., cinema, recreation complexes
• Creating and developing design concepts, creating initial design ideas, conceptual frameworks, acquiring key information about potential projects, and delivering all phases as per project contract requirements
• Understanding and proficiency in managing client needs
• Developing design concepts and narrative following client/operator brief
• Working closely with seniors and the design team throughout all project stages and on-site as required
• Leading team coordination, ensuring that everyone is aligned with the design vision, deliverables, project programs, etc.
• Preparing detailed working drawings, designs, plans, models, and schemes, often using computer-aided design (CAD) and/or BIM or other relevant software
• Sourcing products, for example, FF&E, decoration and dressing, and providing samples for clients
• Preparing specifications and material boards, and production of drawings
• Considering materials and costs according to set budgets and reviewing quotes from suppliers
• Producing 'sample' or 'mood' boards for the projects
• Using FF&E specifications on DOTstudio or other related FF&E software
• Quality control of drawings and specifications ensuring that the final design meets high-quality standards
• Establishing and monitoring flow of projects, manpower, CAD, BIM, and 3D resources at team level
• Preparing and monitoring project/resource program and ensuring to highlight any potential risks or delays
• Preparing minutes of meetings to record all discussions and issuing it to the client within three working days prior to the approval of the DD
• Coordinating with key stakeholders throughout all project phases
• Coordinating with suppliers and having a knowledgeable grasp of technical details and requirements
• Working closely with quantity surveyors to establish costs and work schedules on projects where required
• Working with architects and other design professionals to determine the best use of space, and with manufacturers and contractors when required in a specific phase
• Mentoring, training, and leading junior and intermediate designers