Retail Interior Designer: Concept-to-Space Expert

REEF GROUP | مجموعة ريف; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Reef Group seeks a creative Interior Designer to support the design and development of retail stores, offices, and other commercial spaces across the Group.

You will develop interior concepts, space planning, material selections, technical drawings, and coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure concepts are executed effectively and aligned with brand standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Interior Design.
• Strong experience in retail, commercial, hospitality, or branded environments is highly preferred.
• Experience in store design, fit-out projects, or multi-branch retail environments is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of space planning, materials, finishes, lighting, furniture, and interior detailing.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
• Experience with 3ds Max, SketchUp, Revit, Lumion, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools is preferred.
• Ability to read and prepare technical drawings and shop drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop interior design concepts for retail stores, offices, and commercial spaces.
• Prepare space plans, layouts, mood boards, material selections, and design presentations.
• Produce and review technical drawings, detailed plans, elevations, and design specifications.
• Develop 3D visualizations and design proposals when required.
• Ensure designs are aligned with brand identity, operational requirements, and customer experience.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Real Estate, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Operations, and other teams.
• Work closely with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and vendors throughout project execution.
• Review shop drawings, material samples, finishes, fixtures, furniture, and lighting proposals.
• Conduct site visits to monitor design implementation and ensure compliance with approved concepts.
• Identify and resolve design-related issues during construction and fit-out.
• Support new store openings, renovations, relocations, and refurbishment projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered according to approved design, quality standards, timelines, and budget requirements.
• Research new materials, design trends, retail concepts, and innovative solutions.
• Maintain organized design documentation, drawings, specifications, and project records.
• Support value engineering without compromising design quality or brand standards.

Skills

Creativity

Visualization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Project management

Branding

Arabic and English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

3ds Max

SketchUp

Revit

Lumion

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Reef Group seeks a creative Interior Designer to support the design and development of retail stores, offices, and other commercial spaces across the Group.

You will develop interior concepts, space planning, material selections, technical drawings, and coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure concepts are executed effectively and aligned with brand standards.