Studio Manager & Lead Designer – Luxury Interiors (Dubai)

Zohorecruit; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Dubai, UAE is seeking a Studio Manager to oversee all design outputs, lead a talented team, and manage client relations from concept to completion. The role combines project management, scheduling, budgeting, and vendor coordination to deliver high-end residential, hospitality, and commercial interiors.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree, have a proven UAE track record, and can lead and mentor designers while coordinating with HR, Sales, and Marketing to ensure timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture.
• Experience as Studio Manager or Senior Interior Designer.
• Expertise in luxury residential, hospitality, and commercial interior design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Excel/Word, PowerPoint, SketchUp, and 3DS Max.
• Strong creative, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and manage a large design team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of designers and production staff with clear production schedules.
• Coordinate with HR for roles, performance management, and hiring.
• Collaborate with Sales on proposals and scheduling new business.
• Work with Marketing for content creation and project media.
• Manage project deliverables, training, KPIs, and growth opportunities.
• Oversee project supervision onsite and remotely with clients and contractors.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers.
• Provide regular progress and performance reports to management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Illustrator

Microsoft Excel/Word

PowerPoint

SketchUp

3DS Max

Job description

Zohorecruit in Dubai, UAE is seeking a Studio Manager to oversee all design outputs, lead a talented team, and manage client relations from concept to completion. The role combines project management, scheduling, budgeting, and vendor coordination to deliver high-end residential, hospitality, and commercial interiors.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree, have a proven UAE track record, and can lead and mentor designers while coordinating with HR, Sales, and Marketing to ensure timely