Senior Interior Designer (Hospitality)

Design Worldwide Partnership (DWP) - Bahrain; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm based in Dubai is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to lead and collaborate with creative teams. The role involves developing innovative interior design solutions for luxury hospitality projects, mentoring junior members, and utilizing cutting-edge technologies like AI. Candidates should have at least 5-7 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in luxury hospitality interior design.
• Relevant leadership/management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with design teams on projects.
• Develop creative and functional interior design solutions.
• Mentor junior team members in design practices.

Skills

Leadership in design tasks

Expert level BIM and REVIT

Communication skills

Strong design talent

Proactive project management

Knowledge of sustainable design practice

Google Workspace proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Interior Design or Architecture

Job description

Position Description

The Senior Interior Designer leads and collaborates with design teams to develop creative and functional interior design solutions, from initial concept through to detailed documentation and project completion.

This role involves space planning, material selection, FF&E specification, BIM/CAD modeling, and coordination with other disciplines, ensuring projects meet client needs, design goals, regulatory requirements, and sustainability principles.

The Senior Interior Designer is committed to design excellence, mentoring junior team members, and effectively utilizing technology, including AI tools where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Interior Design or Architecture (if applicable)
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in luxury hospitality interior design.
• Relevant leadership/management experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to lead design tasks and small project teams effectively.
• Ability to use BIM and REVIT (expert level).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and to mentor junior designers.
• Adaptability and willingness to integrate new technologies, including AI, into design workflows.
• Capabilities to use AI tools, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI.
• Communication skills (written, verbal, and visual), excellent and interpersonal.
• Strong design talent and a portfolio demonstrating creative, practical, and technically proficient solutions.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Strong understanding of project budgets and timelines.
• Advanced Knowledge of design principles, building codes, and construction methods.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Commitment to environmental sustainability and knowledge of sustainable design practice.
• Good/Excellent written and spoken English.
• Google Workspace proficiency.