Senior Interior Designer

Zebra; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique global architecture and interior design firm is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to oversee projects in hospitality, leading from concept to execution. This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong management skills, and experience in the sector. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively, ensuring designs reflect client visions while adhering to budget and timelines. Join a dynamic team in a firm that values creativity and personal growth in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 8 - 10 years in interior design sector focusing on hospitality.
• Experience with key hospitality operators.
• Strong team management and client account management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design projects from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with clients to translate visions into designs.
• Mentor junior designers and ensure a collaborative environment.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Team Management

Design Software Proficiency

Education

Interior Design or Architecture degree

Job description

Our Culture:

Zebra is a unique global architecture and interior design firm composed of over 250 team members with offices in London, Dubai, Phoenix, New York, Hong Kong, Riyadh, Toronto and Mexico City. Our approach to practice remains one of our most powerful assets. It fuels our entrepreneurial spirit, creativity and enables us to find common ground with clients big or small. Our understanding of what connects us as people shapes the environments we create. Through cutting-edge design, deep cultural knowhow and invested partnerships we create spaces formulated to evoke mood, atmosphere and feeling, delivering the rich, lived experience that enable consumers to connect deeper to brands. We believe in good work-life balance, provide an environment that fosters personal and professional growth and think of ourselves as an extension of the client’s in-house design and construction team.

Description:

The Senior Interior Designer is involved in all phases of a design project and includes the design or renovation of interior spaces, including structural alterations, furnishings, fixtures, fittings, lighting and color schemes. Designs and feasibility studies are produced tor 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. The Senior Interior Designer will report to the Associate Director with respect to project deliverables and prepare time schedules to ensure deadlines are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of design projects, from conceptualization to completion.

• Understanding hotel brand standards & guidelines, implementing this through design specifications.

• Collaborate with clients to translate their vision into tangible designs, maintaining an open and engaging line of communication throughout the project.

• Develop comprehensive design plans utilizing tools like AutoCAD, InDesign, Illustrator, SketchUp,

Photoshop, maintaining the highest level of precision and adherence to project requirements.

• Foster a collaborative environment with various project stakeholders including architects and con-tractors to ensure a seamless execution process.

• Mentor junior design team members, nurturing their growth and fostering an environment of learning and collaboration.

• Maintain stringent project management protocols to adhere to timelines, budgetary constraints, and quality standards.

• Cultivate relationship with suppliers and vendors, leveraging a deep understanding of the specific

materials and finishes.

• Stay ahead of the latest industry trends, incorporating innovative concepts and approached in every project undertaken.

• Create story boards and initial design directions.

• Considering materials and costs according to set budgets and reviewing quotes from suppliers.

• Sourcing products, for example fittings, furniture, lighting, finishes, decoration items, and providing samples for clients; this will include obtaining costs for all items and coordinating budgets.

• Preparing detailed working drawings, designs, plans, models and schemes, often using computer-aided design (CAD) or relevant software.

• Drawing and specification documentation packages review for technical, operational, cost suitability and design for projects run by other designers.

• Working closely with quantity surveyors to establish costs and work schedules on projects where re-quired.

• Assist and work together as part of a team, creating and maintaining a harmonious work environment.

• Be readily available always to deal with problems or concerns

• Take minutes of meetings and distribute them to all team members

Skills:

• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to present concepts clearly and engage effectively with clients and team members.

• Has a keen detailed eye for developing design concepts through hand sketches or SketchUp or similar software's.

• Has experience in managing and coordinating proper interior marketing visuals, high quality rendering.

• Has a well-rounded knowledge in MEP and lighting and how it is connected to ID.

• Fluent in English.

• Ability to deliver design solutions to completion.

Qualifications:

• 8 - 10 years of rich experience the interior design sector, with a distinct focus on hospitality.

• Working with key hospitality operators.

• Interior Design or Architecture degree qualification.

• Team management skills including team building, co-ordination & motivation.

• Client account management.