Senior Interior Designer

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants is seeking a Senior Interior Designer for a Dubai-based role with an international planning, engineering and architectural firm. You will lead projects across hospitality, workplace and retail, managing concept to detailed design and coordinating CAD/BIM workflows.

The ideal candidate has strong presentation and communication skills, experience in FF&E and value engineering, and the ability to mentor junior designers in a fast-paced studio environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or equivalent.
• Minimum 5-7 years of interior design experience in hospitality, workplace or retail.
• Strong CAD/BIM workflow knowledge and detailing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design projects from concept to detailed design.
• Produce DD drawings: floor plans, elevations, sections, details.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants and teams.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to design standards.
• Support FF&E selection and procurement processes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client coordination

Creative concepting

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

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

Key Responsibilities

• Lead interior design projects across hospitality, workplace, and retail sectors from concept development through detailed design.
• Independently handle CAD and BIM production, including design planning and coordination.
• Prepare comprehensive Design Development (DD) drawing packages, including floor plans, elevations, sections, and construction details.
• Develop integrated design proposals encompassing interior design, art, and FF&E selections.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, timelines, and budget considerations.
• Support FF&E specification and procurement processes, including material selection and value engineering.
• Produce high-quality presentation materials and design review documentation.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, contributing to team development and design standards.
• Contribute to the growth of the studio through design excellence, collaboration, and long-term commitment.

Requirements

• Proven professional experience in interior design, with exposure to hospitality, workplace, and retail projects.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, with hands-on experience in CAD/BIM workflows.
• Solid understanding of concept design, technical detailing, and design development processes.
• Experience in FF&E specification, finishing materials, and value engineering.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design intent.
• Knowledge of global design trends, regional culture, and applicable building codes and regulations.
• Understanding of sustainable design principles, including LEED or equivalent certification frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capability.
• A collaborative mindset with a strong interest in long-term growth and contribution to company culture.