Upholsterer - Luxury Yacht Interiors

Sunreef Yachts; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An international luxury yacht manufacturer is seeking experienced Upholsterers to join their Interior Production team in Ras Al Khaimah. The role involves upholstering furniture and custom yacht interiors, requiring proven experience and attention to detail. The company offers a competitive salary, company-provided tools, and accommodation support, along with opportunities for career development and exposure to complex projects in a multicultural environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Company-provided tools and equipment

Accommodation support

Basic medical insurance

Career development opportunities

Exposure to complex yacht projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Upholsterer in luxury furniture or yacht environments.
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings.
• High attention to detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Upholster and pad furniture and custom yacht interior elements.
• Cut, shape, and install foams, fabrics, and leather.
• Ensure high-quality finishing suitable for luxury yacht interiors.

Skills

Foam fitting

Fabric and material cutting

Upholstery assembly and finishing

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Upholstery machines

Cutting tools

Job description

Sunreef Yachts is a world‑leading designer and builder of luxury sailing catamarans, motor yachts, and superyachts, renowned for innovation, craftsmanship, and premium quality. With shipyards in Europe and the Middle East, Sunreef Yachts continues to grow dynamically, delivering bespoke yachts to an international clientele. Our Ras Al Khaimah shipyard plays a key role in the construction of large, high‑end yachts built from scratch, combining advanced engineering with exceptional interior finishing for the ULTIMA Range.
To support our continued growth, we are looking for experienced Upholsterers to join our Interior Production team in Ras Al Khaimah, offering long‑term employment within a stable, international company. Competitive salary package aligned with experience, company‑provided tools and equipment, accommodation support (subject to company policy), basic medical insurance, career development and long‑term growth opportunities, exposure to complex, large‑scale yacht projects, and a multicultural and professional working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Upholster and pad furniture, sofas, benches, bed frames, headboards, wall panels, and custom yacht interior elements.
• Work from technical drawings and design specifications.
• Cut, shape, and install foams, fabrics, leather, and marine‑grade materials.
• Select appropriate construction methods for different substrates and upholstery layers.
• Apply traditional and modern upholstery techniques.
• Operate upholstery machines, tools, and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure high‑quality finishing suitable for luxury yacht interiors.
• Cooperate with interior designers, carpenters, and production teams.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety in the workspace.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven experience as an Upholsterer, preferably in luxury furniture, yacht, marine, or high‑end interior environments.
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings.
• Strong skills in foam fitting, fabric and material cutting, upholstery assembly and finishing.
• Experience with upholstery tools and machinery.
• High attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work in a shipyard/production environment.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on world‑class luxury yachts.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Company‑provided tools and equipment.
• Accommodation support (subject to company policy).
• Basic medical insurance.
• Career development and long‑term growth opportunities.
• Exposure to complex, large‑scale yacht projects.
• Multicultural and professional working environment.