Director of Interior Design
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About the Role
Amali Properties is seeking a Director of Interior Design to lead the creative vision and execution of interior design across their ultra-luxury residential portfolio in Dubai. The role involves defining design strategy, overseeing concept development, managing teams and consultants, and ensuring world-class delivery.
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Responsibilities
- Define and lead the overall interior design vision and creative strategy across all Amali developments
- Establish and maintain interior design standards, design governance frameworks, and best practices
- Oversee concept development, schematic design, detailed design, FF&E strategy, material selection, and project execution
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Interior Design team while managing external consultants
- Review and approve all major design deliverables including layouts, mood boards, material palettes, 3D visualizations, technical drawings, and design presentations
- Drive FF&E strategy including sourcing, specification, supplier selection, procurement alignment, and quality standards
- Collaborate closely with Architecture, Development, Commercial, Procurement, Sales, Marketing, and Project Delivery teams
- Conduct executive design reviews and site inspections to ensure project execution aligns with approved design intent
- Lead value engineering discussions while preserving design integrity
- Stay ahead of global luxury design trends, emerging materials, sustainability initiatives, and innovative technologies
- Manage project priorities, design resources, consultant performance, and design governance
- Represent the Interior Design function in executive reviews, stakeholder presentations, industry engagements, and strategic business discussions
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field; Master's degree preferred
- 15+ years of experience in ultra luxury residential, palace, mansion, branded residence, or high end hospitality design, ideally within the UAE or GCC
- Proven experience leading interior design functions, managing multidisciplinary teams, and overseeing complex luxury developments
- Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional design leadership, creativity, technical expertise, and successful delivery of luxury interior projects
- Extensive experience managing design consultants, FF&E specialists, vendors, and international luxury brands
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, 3ds Max, or equivalent design and visualization tools
- Deep understanding of luxury materials, finishes, FF&E procurement, design detailing, and construction coordination
- Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
- Strong commercial awareness with ability to balance creative excellence, project budgets, and delivery requirements
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About the role
- We are seeking an exceptional Director Interior Design to lead the creative vision, design strategy, and execution of interior design across Amali's ultra luxury residential portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and lead the overall interior design vision and creative strategy across all Amali developments, ensuring alignment with the brand's luxury positioning and customer experience objectives.
- Establish and maintain interior design standards, design governance frameworks, and best practices across the portfolio.
- Oversee concept development, schematic design, detailed design, FF&E strategy, material selection, and project execution for ultra luxury villas, mansions, waterfront residences, and branded developments.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Interior Design team while managing external consultants, design houses, FF&E specialists, and suppliers.
- Review and approve all major design deliverables including layouts, mood boards, material palettes, 3D visualizations, technical drawings, and design presentations.
- Drive FF&E strategy including sourcing, specification, supplier selection, procurement alignment, and quality standards to ensure exceptional customer experiences.
- Collaborate closely with Architecture, Development, Commercial, Procurement, Sales, Marketing, and Project Delivery teams to ensure seamless integration of design objectives across projects.
- Conduct executive design reviews and site inspections to ensure project execution aligns with approved design intent and quality expectations.
- Lead value engineering discussions while preserving design integrity and maintaining the luxury positioning of each development.
- Stay ahead of global luxury design trends, emerging materials, sustainability initiatives, innovative technologies, and customer lifestyle preferences.
- Manage project priorities, design resources, consultant performance, and design governance to ensure timely delivery of all design milestones.
- Represent the Interior Design function in executive reviews, stakeholder presentations, industry engagements, and strategic business discussions.
Experience & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 15+ years of experience in ultra luxury residential, palace, mansion, branded residence, or high end hospitality design, ideally within the UAE or GCC.
- Proven experience leading interior design functions, managing multidisciplinary teams, and overseeing complex luxury developments.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional design leadership, creativity, technical expertise, and successful delivery of luxury interior projects.
- Extensive experience managing design consultants, FF&E specialists, vendors, and international luxury brands.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, 3ds Max, or equivalent design and visualization tools.
- Deep understanding of luxury materials, finishes, FF&E procurement, design detailing, and construction coordination.
- Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance creative excellence, project budgets, and delivery requirements.
- Passion for luxury design, innovation, and creating exceptional living experiences that set new benchmarks in the market.
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