Design Director / Creative Director - Luxury Interiors - UAE

Michael Page International (Canada); California (MO); On-site; USD 272,000 - 381,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level remuneration package

Access to executive leadership

Prestigious, design-led projects

Job summary

Michael Page International (Canada) is representing a leading luxury interior design and creative consultancy. The role directs the creative vision for high-end environments across residential, hospitality and mixed-use developments.

Seeking a senior leader with extensive luxury project experience, strong FF&E knowledge, and a track record of setting design standards and governance across large teams. UAE-based with international exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related design discipline.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the company's overall creative vision, design philosophy, and aesthetic direction.
• Establish and continuously enhance design standards, guidelines, and creative governance frameworks.
• Oversee design quality across interior design, architecture, and FF&E deliverables.
• Lead design reviews and ensure projects achieve exceptional quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align design ambitions with commercial and operational objectives.
• Drive innovation initiatives that strengthen the firm's creative differentiation and market position.
• Provide strategic oversight of FF&E selection, supplier relationships, and material curation.
• Act as the senior creative authority for concept approvals, design direction, and quality assurance.
• Present design solutions and creative strategies to executive stakeholders and clients.
• Champion a culture of collaboration, accountability, and design excellence across multidisciplinary teams.

Education

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

Tools

FF&E knowledge

Job description

• Lead the creative vision of a luxury interior design business
• Drive design excellence, innovation and quality across high-profile projects.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading luxury interior design and creative consultancy recognized for delivering sophisticated, high-end environments across prime residential, hospitality and mixed-use developments. With a strong reputation for design excellence, innovation, and craftsmanship, the business partners with discerning clients to create distinctive, execution-ready spaces that combine creativity, functionality, and commercial success. They operate based out of UAE with an international presence

Job Description

• Define and lead the company's overall creative vision, design philosophy, and aesthetic direction.
• Establish and continuously enhance design standards, guidelines, and creative governance frameworks.
• Oversee design quality across interior design, architecture, and FF&E deliverables.
• Lead design reviews and ensure projects achieve exceptional quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align design ambitions with commercial and operational objectives.
• Drive innovation initiatives that strengthen the firm's creative differentiation and market position.
• Provide strategic oversight of FF&E selection, supplier relationships, and material curation.
• Act as the senior creative authority for concept approvals, design direction, and quality assurance.
• Present design solutions and creative strategies to executive stakeholders and clients.
• Champion a culture of collaboration, accountability, and design excellence across multidisciplinary teams.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related design discipline.
• 15+ years of experience within leading design studios, design consultancies luxury design environments.
• Proven track record in a Creative Director, Design Director, or similar senior leadership role.
• Strong portfolio of delivered luxury residential, hospitality, mixed-use, or high-end commercial projects.
• Exceptional design sensibility combined with technical and execution expertise.
• Experience developing design standards, quality frameworks, and creative processes across large teams.
• Strong FF&E knowledge and exposure to international brands, suppliers, and collaborations.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to shape the creative direction of a highly respected luxury design business.
• Direct access to executive leadership and influence over company-wide design strategy.
• Work on prestigious, design-led projects across the UAE and wider region.
• Lead and mentor a talented multidisciplinary team of designers and architects.
• Competitive executive-level remuneration package.
• Platform to build industry recognition and contribute to award-winning projects.