Interior Designer

Taj HR; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Taj HR is seeking an Interior Designer to review and coordinate interior design packages across residential and hospitality developments. The role acts as the in-house technical reviewer for ID matters, ensuring brand and design standards are met while coordinating with architects and external consultants.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in interior design or related field, at least seven years of experience, and international project exposure, with strong skills in AutoCAD,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in interior design, including hands-on review and coordination of ID consultant packages for residential and/or hospitality projects.
• International experience required.

Responsibilities

• Interior Design Review & Coordination: Review and comment on ID consultant submissions for residential and hotel projects and coordinate with Lead Architect.
• Multi-Discipline & Multi-Project Coordination: Track ID coordination across projects and support clash detection and design reviews.
• Consultant & Documentation Management: Manage external ID consultants, review submissions for quality and timeliness, maintain registers in Procore.
• Tenant & Operational Coordination: Review operator submissions for compliance and provide technical input on FF&E and fit-out specs.
• Additional Responsibilities: Support feasibility input and execute other design tasks as assigned.

Skills

Interior design review

Consultant coordination

Multi-project coordination

Procore

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

3D visualization

Job description

Job Description

1. ROLE DETAILS:

Position title: Interior Designer

Reports to: Lead Architect

Department: Technical Services

Function: Design & Engineering

2. ROLE PURPOSE:

The Interior Designer is responsible for reviewing, commenting on, and following up with external design consultants on interior design (ID) items across URED's residential apartment and hotel projects, reporting to the Lead Architect.

The role ensures ID packages are technically sound, brand-consistent, coordinated with architectural design, and delivered on programme — acting as URED's in-house point of technical judgment on ID matters across multiple concurrent residential and hospitality projects.

3. ROLE DIMENSIONS:

Working Conditions:

80% Office based (URED working hours) / 20% Site visits on business needs

No. of Staff Supervised:

0 — technical review authority over external ID consultants and designers, no line reports

4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Description

Interior Design Review & Coordination

• Review and comment on ID consultant submissions (concept, schematic, detailed design, and FF&E packages) for residential apartments and hotel projects.
• Follow up with designers to close out comments and ensure revisions are incorporated on schedule.
• Coordinate ID design integration with the architectural design led by the Lead Architect.
• Check ID drawings and specifications for consistency with URED's brand and quality standards across projects.
• Flag ID design decisions with cost, programme, or buildability implications before they progress further.

Multi-Discipline & Multi-Project Coordination

• Coordinate ID scope with architectural, MEP, and joinery/fit-out packages to avoid clashes and gaps.
• Track ID coordination status across multiple concurrent residential and hotel projects.
• Support clash detection and design coordination reviews on ID-related items.
• Manage RFI responses from site on ID matters, in coordination with the Lead Architect.

Consultant & Documentation Management

• Direct and follow up with external ID consultants and designers on deliverables, revisions, and quality expectations.
• Review consultant ID submissions for technical quality, completeness, and compliance with brief.
• Maintain ID drawing and document registers within Procore.

Tenant & Operational Coordination

• Review tenant and operator ID submissions (e.g. hotel operator fit-out standards) for compliance with URED's design guidelines.
• Provide technical input on FF&E and fit-out specifications to ensure operational functionality.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support design-stage feasibility input on ID scope, standards, and typical costs for new projects.
• Execute other design-related tasks assigned by the Lead Architect.

5. FRAMEWORKS, BOUNDARIES, & DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY:

• Reports directly to the Lead Architect.
• Authority to review ID consultant submissions and issue technical comments.
• Authority to reject ID submissions that do not meet URED design, brand, or compliance standards, subject to Lead Architect confirmation.
• Escalates ID design issues, consultant non-compliance, and coordination risks to the Lead Architect.
• Budget-impacting or brand-standard design changes require Lead Architect approval.

6. Performance measure:

• 95% or more of ID review comments issued within agreed turnaround time.
• 90% or higher first-cycle approval rate for ID submissions before onward issue.
• Zero brand or quality-standard non-compliance findings attributable to ID review.
• Reduction in ID-related RFIs and change orders during construction and fit-out.
• 100% of ID drawing and document registers current in Procore

7. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:

• Lead Architect
• Construction Services
• Commercial Manager and Cost Control
• Leasing and Property Management

External:

• Interior design and FF&E consultants
• Hotel operators and tenants
• Contractors

8. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in interior design, including hands-on review and coordination of ID consultant packages for residential and/or hospitality projects.
• International experience required.

Skills:

• Interior design review and technical judgment
• Consultant coordination and follow-up
• Multi-project, multi-discipline coordination
• AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D visualisation tools
• Procore drawing and document registers

9. required competencies:

Behavioural Competencies:

• Detail-oriented and quality-driven
• Clear, persistent follow-through with external designers
• Stakeholder influence and consultant management

Functional Competencies:

• Interior design review across residential and hospitality typologies
• Brand and quality standard-setting
• Multi-discipline, multi-project coordination