Interior Design Director: Lead Vision, Innovation & Delivery

Retal; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Retal is seeking an Interior Design Director to lead the Interior Design Department, ensuring design excellence, efficiency, profitability, and client satisfaction across projects. The role oversees the full design process from award to construction support while upholding creativity, technical quality, and commercial performance.

The Director will manage all Interior Design staff, coordinate with Architecture, Structure, MEP, Landscape, and Interior Design teams, and drive standardization,

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the Interior Design vision and quality standards.
• Direct and mentor the Interior Design Managers, Team Leaders, Designers, and Visualizers.
• Oversee projects from Concept through IFC to ensure scope, budget, and schedule adherence.
• Implement QC procedures, review drawings and documentation, and maintain BIM/Revit standards.
• Lead client presentations and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support business development, fee estimation, and project pitches to identify new opportunities.
• Drive innovation in AI, BIM, and digital design technologies.
• Monitor department profitability, man-hours, and resource utilization.
• Develop SOPs and enforce the approved design workflow across projects.

Job description

Retal is seeking an Interior Design Director to lead the Interior Design Department, ensuring design excellence, efficiency, profitability, and client satisfaction across projects. The role oversees the full design process from award to construction support while upholding creativity, technical quality, and commercial performance.

The Director will manage all Interior Design staff, coordinate with Architecture, Structure, MEP, Landscape, and Interior Design teams, and drive standardization,