Senior Interior Designer/ Interior Design Manager

AE Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 391,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Company bonus after 12 months

Work with an inspiring team

Job summary

AE Recruitment is sourcing a Senior Interior Designer for a Dubai studio to lead complex, design‑driven projects across hospitality, residential, healthcare and wellness. You will mentor a talented team, drive design direction with leadership, and manage client relationships from concept to completion.

If you enjoy crafting beautiful, intelligent spaces and influencing an ambitious design studio, this is your platform to showcase your best work.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Photoshop, AutoCAD, SketchUp and Enscape is essential; Adobe InDesign is highly valued.
• Proficiency in industry‑standard software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3D rendering tools, Revit) and Microsoft Office.
• 7–10+ years of interior design experience across hospitality, healthcare, commercial and high‑end residential projects.
• Experience in the Middle East and/or projects celebrating Middle Eastern aesthetics and culture.
• Proven ability to guide junior team members and manage complex design projects from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects end‑to‑end from concept to completion, ensuring design excellence at every stage.
• Build strong client relationships and translate aspirations into compelling design solutions.
• Develop bold design concepts using sketches, mood boards, materials palettes and 3D models.
• Mentor junior/intermediate designers with clear direction and feedback.
• Oversee budgets and programmes, making design-led material and finish decisions for value and longevity.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors and suppliers to protect the design intent.
• Stay ahead of design trends and technologies, bringing fresh ideas to projects.
• Prepare and deliver confident client presentations and site visits to monitor construction quality.

Skills

Strong design sensibility

Spatial awareness

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Client liaison

Tools

Photoshop

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Enscape

Adobe InDesign

Revit

Job description

Our client is looking for a passionate, visionary Senior Interior Designer to join their growing Dubai studio. This is a career‑defining role for a designer who wants to lead complex, design‑driven projects across hospitality, residential, healthcare and wellness, while mentoring a talented team around them. You will sit close to the leadership team, helping to drive design direction, client relationships and the successful delivery of outstanding interiors from concept to completion.

If you enjoy taking ownership, love crafting beautiful, intelligent spaces and are excited by the idea of influencing the next chapter of an ambitious design studio, this role will give you the platform to do your best work.

Key responsibilities

• Lead projects end‑to‑end, from early concept and narrative through to detailed design, documentation and on‑site delivery, ensuring design excellence at every stage.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with clients, deeply understanding their aspirations, brand and culture, and translating these into compelling design solutions.
• Develop bold, culturally resonant design concepts expressed through sketches, mood boards, materials palettes and 3D models.
• Guide and inspire junior and intermediate designers, providing clear direction, constructive feedback and day‑to‑day mentoring to nurture their growth.
• Oversee budgets and programmes, making smart, design‑led decisions on materials and finishes that balance quality, value and longevity.Curate materials, furniture and finishes with a refined eye, responsive to local climate, cultural expectations and sustainability criteria.
• Collaborate seamlessly with architects, consultants, contractors and suppliers to protect the design intent and resolve challenges proactively.
• Keep ahead of regional and global design trends, materials and technologies, bringing fresh thinking and innovation into each project.
• Prepare and deliver confident, engaging client presentations that clearly communicate ideas and the design journey.
• Carry out site visits and inspections to monitor construction quality and alignment with the design vision, resolving issues quickly and professionally.
• Champion sustainable, energy‑efficient design strategies tailored to the Middle Eastern climate.
• Thoughtfully integrate local cultural elements and traditions so spaces feel authentic, welcoming and contextually rooted.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Photoshop, AutoCAD, SketchUp and Enscape is essential; Adobe InDesign is highly valued.
• Strong design sensibility with excellent spatial awareness and a meticulous eye for detail.
• High personal standards, with rigour around process, documentation and quality.
• Clear, confident communication skills and strong time‑management, able to handle multiple high‑calibre projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to drive and defend exceptional design outcomes in a collaborative setting.
• Genuine passion for design, creativity and continual learning, with the ambition to grow within the industry.
• Strong FF&E experience is essential.

Experience required

• 7–10+ years of interior design experience, ideally with a portfolio spanning hospitality, healthcare, commercial and high‑end residential projects.
• Experience in the Middle East and/or projects that celebrate Middle Eastern aesthetics, culture and lifestyle.
• Demonstrable track record of managing complex design projects from inception to completion.
• Experience working closely with discerning, high‑profile clients and delivering bespoke, highly considered design solutions.
• Previous responsibility for guiding or leading junior team members.
• Proficiency in industry‑standard software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3D rendering tools, Revit) and Microsoft Office.
• Strong knowledge of regional and international suppliers and materials appropriate to Middle Eastern climates and standards.
• Comfortable with regular site supervision and quality control.
• A strong, design‑led portfolio that demonstrates conceptual strength and refined execution, particularly in the Middle East.

Benefits

• 25-35k AED dependant on experience
• Healthcare
• Company Bonus after 12 months of employment
• Work with an inspiring team on high-end bespoke interior design projects across the Middle East