Associate Director of Interior Design

GCB AGENCY RECRUITMENT; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Kuwait is seeking an Associate Director of Interior Design to steer projects from conception to delivery. This role involves extensive leadership in hospitality design, with responsibilities across the GCC, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive relocation benefits.

Benefits

Medical and life insurance

Relocation assistance package

Yearly flights

Dedicated onboarding assistance

Qualifications

• 20+ years’ experience in Interior Design with Hospitality projects.
• 10+ years of experience managing a team.
• Experience taking projects from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a range of design projects across the GCC.
• Lead design meetings and technical reviews.
• Develop and mentor design teams.

Skills

Leadership

Proficiency in Revit

Fluency in English

Knowledge of FF&E

Education

LEED AP Accreditation

WELL Certification

RIBA / AIA or equivalent

Tools

3D BIM programs

Lumion

Vray

Grasshopper

Sketch Up

InDesign

Job description

Associate Director of Interior Design - Kuwait

4,000 KWD per month Inc. medical + relocation payment + family visa

Published:

12-05-2025

Expiry date:

23-06-2025

Reference:

5032

Are you a highly experienced Interior Designer who is looking for the next step in your career and wanting to join a firm that believes in leaving a legacy of design?

Due to an increase in projects won my client, an established and highly successful design firm that provides fully integrated end-to-end services, is looking to expand itsteam with anAssociate Director of Interior Design for their Kuwait office.

As an Associate Director of Interior Design, you will have the opportunity to work on a broad range and scale of projects from ideas through to delivery. In addition, to being a thoughtful leader who can motivate and develop teams.

This position will see the successful individual based from my client's head office but working across the wider GCC overseeing ID projects and working closely with the Interior Design Director - therefore, regular travel is required for this position.

The successful Associate Director will be offered:

• 4,000 KWD per month (depending on experience)
• Medical and life insurance
• Relocation assistance package;
  • Family visa
  • Flights to Kuwait,
  • Temporary accommodation and transport to work
  • Relocation payment
• Yearly flights
• Dedicated onboarding assistance

Associate Director ESSENTIALS requirements:

• 20+ years’ experience as an Interior Designer with Hospitality projectbackground
• 10+ years' experience managing / overseeing a team
• Ability to lead design meetings and technical reviews
• Experience taking projects from inception to completion
• Proficiency in the use of Revit and other 3D BIM computer design programs
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Exposure to projects with a focus on LEED and WELL sustainable goals
• Strong knowledge of FF&E in commercial interiors, hospitality or corporate workplaces

Associate Director DESIRABLE requirements:

• LEED AP Accreditation
• WELL Certification
• IIDA Membership
• RIBA / AIA or equivalent
• Good knowledge of Lumion, Vray, Grasshopper, Sketch Up and InDesign.

CONSULTANT | ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN