Senior Interior Designer

Cygnify; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnify is seeking a Manager – Interior Design (Technical) to lead the development and delivery of high-quality interior design packages for UAE residential developments.

You will translate concepts into construction-ready documentation, ensure buildability, and maintain design intent, quality, and cost alignment throughout the project lifecycle. Collaboration with architects, consultants, contractors, procurement, and internal teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related discipline.
• Master's degree or specialized certification in Interior Design.
• Approximately 8–10 years of interior design experience, or 7–12 years total with 5+ years in technical interior design for residential developments.

Responsibilities

• Translate approved interior concepts into construction-ready technical packages.
• Develop and review technical drawings, FF&E specs, material schedules, and details.
• Review shop drawings, samples, mock-ups to ensure conformance with design intent.
• Coordinate interior layouts with architectural, MEP, structural and authority requirements.
• Lead multidisciplinary design coordination and maintain design standards across units and common areas.

Skills

Interior design

Coordination

Technical detailing

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM workflows

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Master's degree or specialized certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

MS Office

Job description

Our client is an established property developer in the UAE seeking an experienced Manager – Interior Design (Technical) to lead the technical development and delivery of interior design packages for residential developments.

This role is responsible for translating approved design concepts into detailed, coordinated, and construction-ready documentation while maintaining design intent, quality standards, buildability, and cost alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will work closely with architects, engineering consultants, contractors, procurement teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless design coordination and high-quality project execution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Design Development

• Translate approved interior design concepts into detailed, construction-ready technical packages.
• Develop and review technical drawings, FF&E specifications, material schedules, and typical details.
• Review shop drawings, material samples, mock-ups, and design documentation to ensure compliance with approved design intent.
• Ensure interior layouts are coordinated with architectural plans, MEP services, structural requirements, and applicable authority regulations.

2. Design Coordination and Quality Control

• Lead coordination with multidisciplinary teams, including architecture, MEP, structural, landscape, cost consultants, and contractors.
• Manage design revisions and ensure all updates are properly coordinated and documented.
• Establish and maintain interior design standards, specifications, and quality benchmarks across residential units and common areas.
• Ensure consistency in design quality across different unit types and building zones.

3. Procurement and Cost Management

• Prepare and review tender documentation and respond to technical queries.
• Evaluate vendor proposals, technical data sheets, and alternative material submissions.
• Support cost control and value engineering while maintaining design quality, material performance, and project requirements.

4. Construction and Site Implementation

• Monitor site progress and conduct periodic inspections to ensure design compliance.
• Resolve technical design issues arising during construction.
• Review and validate as-built drawings and final finishes.
• Ensure interior design deliverables comply with applicable building codes, fire and life safety regulations, accessibility guidelines, sustainability requirements, and project specifications.

5. Stakeholder and Project Management

• Serve as a key coordination point for internal teams, consultants, contractors, and client-side project managers.
• Prepare project updates, design trackers, risk registers, and management reports.
• Present technical clarifications and design solutions to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and version control across all interior design packages.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree or specialized certification in Interior Design.
• Approximately 8–10 years of relevant interior design experience, or 7–12 years of overall experience with at least 5 years in technical interior design for residential developments.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, joinery, finishes, material specifications, and material performance.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and managing technical design deliverables.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM workflows, and Microsoft Office; familiarity with visualization tools is an advantage.
• Strong technical detailing and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple design packages, competing priorities, and tight project deadlines.
• High attention to detail, with a strong commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Sound understanding of buildability, cost control, and value engineering.
• Ability to balance design intent with technical feasibility and construction requirements.