Senior Interior Designer

WSP; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Senior Interior Designer to lead supervision on a major industrial project. You will steer interior design concepts, drawings, and specifications on site, ensuring quality and safety.

With 12–15 years in industrial fit-out, you will coordinate with contractors and consultants, review shop drawings, and drive timely communications to keep the project on track while delivering functional, aesthetic, and standards-compliant spaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related discipline.
• 12 to 15 years of experience with proven expertise in industrial projects, fit‑out works, and site supervision.
• Strong understanding of interior fit‑out methodologies, space planning, materials and finishes, building codes, and industry standards.
• Excellent leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Interior Design Lead, ensuring all work aligns with approved interior design concepts, drawings, and specifications.
• Monitor construction and fit‑out activities daily to verify compliance with interior design standards, quality benchmarks, and safety regulations.
• Review and approve shop drawings, material submittals, finishes, samples, and mock‑ups to ensure they meet design intent and project requirements.
• Coordinate closely with contractors, consultants, vendors, and project stakeholders to resolve interior design, material, and finish‑related issues promptly.
• Conduct regular site inspections and prepare detailed reports highlighting progress, deviations, and corrective actions.
• Ensure timely communication of design clarifications and updates to maintain smooth workflow and avoid delays.
• Advocate for quality, functionality, and aesthetics while ensuring compliance with industrial project standards and operational requirements.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Interior Designer to join our consultancy team for a supervision role on a major industrial project.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Interior Design Lead, ensuring all work aligns with approved interior design concepts, drawings, and specifications.
• Monitor construction and fit‑out activities daily to verify compliance with interior design standards, quality benchmarks, and safety regulations.
• Review and approve shop drawings, material submittals, finishes, samples, and mock‑ups to ensure they meet design intent and project requirements.
• Coordinate closely with contractors, consultants, vendors, and project stakeholders to resolve interior design, material, and finish‑related issues promptly.
• Conduct regular site inspections and prepare detailed reports highlighting progress, deviations, and corrective actions.
• Ensure timely communication of design clarifications and updates to maintain smooth workflow and avoid delays.
• Advocate for quality, functionality, and aesthetics while ensuring compliance with industrial project standards and operational requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related discipline.
• 12 to 15 years of experience with proven expertise in industrial projects, fit‑out works, and site supervision.
• Strong understanding of interior fit‑out methodologies, space planning, materials and finishes, building codes, and industry standards.
• Excellent leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills.