Senior Luxury Interior Design Leader

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Principal Interior Designer to lead the interior design delivery for a major luxury, high‑end development. You will steward the project narrative, guest experience, materials, detailing, and brand compliance across guestrooms, public areas, restaurants and back‑of‑house spaces.

You will coordinate with architecture, landscape, MEP, lighting and other specialists, review plans and samples, guide procurement, mentor staff, and collaborate with international

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture.
• Minimum 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience delivering luxury high-end developments.
• Strong knowledge of planning, materials, finishes, furniture, detailing, and construction.
• Experience coordinating with international operators and luxury brands.
• Excellent design leadership, coordination, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design development for guestrooms, suites, public areas, restaurants, lounges, wellness facilities, and back-of-house spaces.
• Maintain the interior design vision, narrative, materiality, detailing, and guest experience.
• Coordinate interior design with architecture, landscape, MEP, lighting, acoustics, ICT/ELV, kitchen, laundry, AV, and specialist systems.
• Review plans, elevations, reflected ceiling plans, details, specifications, finishes, and furniture layouts.
• Coordinate FF&E, OS&E, artwork, decorative lighting, signage, and specialist vendors.
• Review samples, mock-ups, prototypes, room settings, material boards, and finish installations.
• Ensure brand requirements and design quality are maintained during procurement and construction.
• Review contractor and supplier submissions and provide technical recommendations.
• Lead interior design workshops and resolve coordination issues.
• Support value engineering without compromising luxury quality.
• Monitor procurement status, long-lead items, and installation interfaces.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor workmanship, detailing, materials, and finishes.
• Support snagging, operational readiness, and handover activities.
• Mentor interior design staff and coordinate with international design studios.

Skills

Design leadership

Coordination

Communication

Presentation

International brands

Education

Interior design degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Parsons in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Principal Interior Designer to lead the interior design delivery for a major luxury, high‑end development. You will steward the project narrative, guest experience, materials, detailing, and brand compliance across guestrooms, public areas, restaurants and back‑of‑house spaces.

You will coordinate with architecture, landscape, MEP, lighting and other specialists, review plans and samples, guide procurement, mentor staff, and collaborate with international