Manager, Interior Design & Fit-Out

Mah Sing Group Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical card

Dental & Optical coverage

Insurance

In house Gym

Engaging off-site team-building events

Professional development opportunities

Regular Activities – Badminton, Zumba

Job summary

Mah Sing Group Berhad in Malaysia seeks a Senior Manager - Interior Design & Fit-Out with 8+ years of experience in property development, hospitality, or commercial projects. You will lead design teams, coordinate with architects and MEPs, and drive store openings through to handover.

The role covers design, fit-out/tenancy, inventory management, and cross-functional responsibilities, with a focus on delivering high-quality, on-brand spaces and efficient project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of interior design and fit-out experience in property development, hospitality, or commercial sectors.
• Proven track record managing large-scale interior design and fit-out projects.
• Strong knowledge of space planning, materials, and construction techniques.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop and Excel.
• Excellent project management, leadership, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams, set briefs, schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate with architects/MEP to ensure design intent.
• Oversee mall tenancy design, store openings, fit-out delivery.
• Manage furniture inventory, procurement, and audits.
• Support professional growth and maintain a high-performing team.

Skills

Interior design

Fit-out management

Project delivery

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are looking for an Senior Manager - Interior Design & Fit-Out professional with at least 8 years of experience in property development, hospitality, or commercial projects. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in interior design, mall tenancy coordination, fit-out management, and project delivery, with proven leadership skills and the ability to manage large-scale projects from design planning through to store opening.

Design

Responsible for managing the design functions on projects as assigned including liaising with Architecture on interior space planning, engineering a specialty functions throughout all phases from feasibility to operations.

Leading Design team for each assigned project including establishing design briefs, key score, schedule and cost.

Advise consultant at use of cost effective materials throughout project.

Assisting in the tender selection process specifically related to the appointment of pre-qualified interior consultant, interior contractor including adjudication and evaluation process.

2. Fit-Out / Tenancy

Responsible for the presentation and functional quality of all stores in the mall is of the highest possible international standard. Ensures business driven design solutions, on-site store delivery, and focusing department efforts that result in early store openings through effective use of the Tenancy SOPs system.

Coordinate all efforts in support of leasing program. Provide technical support to the leasing team during the lease negotiation phase with Retailers.

Coordinate with MEP Consultants to establish mall's technical guidelines. Schedule of rates and coordinate the assessment of any Variations from base building works for Retailers.

Coordinate with Architect for up to date Retail Plan, Study Plan, Tenancy Plan, Building details & etc that relates to tenancies.

Other scope including Pre-Fit-Out, Unit Access, Handover Vacant Possession, Fit-Out Progress, Site Inspection, Local Authority Submission & up to the store opening.

3. Inventory Management

Oversee and manage the company’s entire furniture inventory, ensuring accurate tracking, documentation, and regular audits.

Coordinate the acquisition, distribution, and disposal of furniture items in alignment with company needs and budget.

4. Secondary Job Functions and Responsibilities

Provide Support, promoting individual and professional growth. Maintain a professional and positive atmosphere that permits the highest level of individual and collective department performance.

Conducts performance appraisal reviews, bonus reviews, competency reviews and establishes department goals aligned with Company goals.

Other duties, including travel, as required.

Any other duty and responsibility which the company may assign from time to time

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.

Minimum 8 years of experience in interior design and fit-out, preferably in property development, hospitality, or commercial projects.

Proven track record in managing large-scale interior design and fit-out projects.

Strong knowledge of design principles, space planning, material selection, and construction techniques.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop and Microsoft Excel.

Excellent project management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Strong leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.

Attention to detail with a keen eye for aesthetics and functionality.

Mah Sing Group Berhad, listed on Bursa Malaysia, is renowned for its excellence in real estate development by reinventing spaces to enhance lives. With experience spanning three decades, we specialize in various developments including high-rise residential, master-planned townships, integrated developments, Grade A office buildings, retail projects, hospitality, SoHo and industrial projects. We are committed to delivering quality and innovative products to shape Malaysia’s economic growth and social well-being.

Mah Sing Group Berhad, listed on Bursa Malaysia, is renowned for its excellence in real estate development by reinventing spaces to enhance lives. With experience spanning three decades, we specialize in various developments including high-rise residential, master-planned townships, integrated developments, Grade A office buildings, retail projects, hospitality, SoHo and industrial projects. We are committed to delivering quality and innovative products to shape Malaysia’s economic growth and social well-being.

• Perks and benefits Medical card Dental & Optical coverage Insurance In house Gym Engaging off-site team-building events Professional development opportunities Regular Activities – Badminton, Zumba and more !

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