Interior Design Manager

Role Overview

Work Arrangement

• The position is fully remote in the United Arab Emirates.
• The stated employment type is full-time.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop design strategies, briefs, criteria, standards, material requirements, palettes, specifications, schedules, and design libraries.
• Lead concept, schematic, detailed design, construction-stage support, installation, fit-out, snagging, defects resolution, and handover.
• Manage designers, architects, consultants, contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, specialist vendors, budgets, resources, risks, schedules, and dependencies.
• Coordinate interiors with architecture, structure, MEP, lighting, acoustics, technology, fire protection, security, and specialist systems.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules, BIM models, shop drawings, material samples, mock-ups, prototypes, substitutions, and technical proposals.
• Manage design reviews, workshops, presentations, approvals, changes, requests for information, technical queries, client comments, and stakeholder coordination.
• Support procurement, tendering, value engineering, cost optimization, material approvals, and long-lead interior item tracking.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor implementation of approved design solutions, quality, constructability, accessibility, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare reports, presentations, progress updates, decision papers, recommendations, design registers, material logs, approval records, and issue trackers.
• Mentor interior designers and junior professionals while promoting creativity, collaboration, innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related discipline is required.
• Significant experience managing interior design projects and leading multidisciplinary teams and consultants is required.
• Strong knowledge of interior design principles, space planning, materials, finishes, joinery, furniture, lighting, specialist installations, and construction detailing is required.
• Experience with construction documentation, fit-out, procurement, fabrication, installation, value engineering, material substitutions, and design optimization is required.
• The candidate must be able to review drawings, specifications, schedules, samples, mock-ups, and BIM models.
• Strong project-management, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills are required.
• Proficiency with relevant CAD, BIM, rendering, presentation, and design-management software is required.
• Experience in luxury, hospitality, mixed-use, commercial, residential, retail, workplace, or large-scale developments is highly desirable.
• Professional design or architectural certification is highly desirable, and sustainable-material knowledge is advantageous.

Technical Scope

• Interior design may cover hospitality, commercial interiors, residential development, retail, workplace design, and high-end fit-out projects.
• The role includes space planning, mood boards, material palettes, furniture strategies, finishes, fixtures, equipment, lighting, accessories, joinery, and decorative elements.
• The role supports BIM and digital coordination, sustainability, responsible material selection, durability, resource efficiency, lifecycle considerations, accessibility, and user experience.

Performance Measures