Senior Interior Design Architect -Luxury Residential Projects

Overview

Interior Design Coordination & Execution Oversight

• Monitor the execution of interior finishes, bespoke elements, and FF&E installations to ensure alignment with approved design intent.
• Review and validate space utilization, material transitions, proportions, and overall spatial harmony during execution stages.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, fabricators, and specialist vendors to ensure quality delivery of interior packages.
• Review shop drawings, material submissions, mockups, and samples related to interior finishes and bespoke elements.
• Monitor fabrication quality for joinery, custom furniture, cladding, decorative finishes, and other interior architectural components.
• Support the integration and coordination of lighting, finishes, materials, and FF&E within the overall interior environment.
• Identify and proactively resolve execution-stage design conflicts or detailing inconsistencies.
• Conduct regular site inspections focused on interior architectural quality, detailing consistency, and finish integration.

Design Integrity & Quality Assurance

• Protect the integrity of the approved interior design vision throughout construction and fit-out stages.
• Ensure premium quality standards are maintained across all visible interior elements and finishes.
• Provide practical recommendations to improve functionality, usability, and execution quality without compromising the approved design language.
• Coordinate clarification requests between site teams and external designers where required.
• Participate in design review meetings with consultants, contractors, and suppliers.

Procurement & Material Coordination

• Support review and coordination of interior material procurement to ensure consistency with approved specifications.
• Monitor lead times, fabrication progress, and quality compliance for bespoke interior items and FF&E packages.
• Assist in reviewing alternative materials or value engineering proposals while maintaining design integrity and luxury positioning.

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in luxury residential, hospitality, or high-end mixed-use projects.
• Proven experience in interior architectural detailing, premium finishes, bespoke joinery, and FF&E coordination.
• Strong understanding of luxury material applications and execution quality standards.
• Experience working closely with contractors, specialist fabricators, and suppliers during construction and fit-out stages.
• Strong design sensitivity with the ability to assess proportions, spatial quality, and material integration on site.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• UAE/GCC project experience preferred.

Preferred Profile

• Architectural background with transition into interior-focused project execution.
• Experience in luxury villas or ultra-high-end residential projects.
• Strong attention to detail and execution quality.
• Ability to bridge design intent and practical site execution effectively.