Senior Interior Designer
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About the Role
Ohana Development seeks an experienced Senior Interior Designer to lead interior design for high-end residential, mixed-use, hospitality, and commercial projects in Abu Dhabi. The role requires driving design vision from concept to completion, managing consultants, and mentoring junior designers.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the development of interior design concepts, space planning, mood boards, material palettes, and FF&E strategies for multiple projects.
- Ensure all designs align with the project's vision, brand positioning, customer experience, and commercial objectives.
- Review and approve concept, schematic, detailed design, tender, and construction documentation prepared by consultants.
- Drive design excellence while balancing functionality, sustainability, cost, and operational requirements.
- Stay informed on emerging design trends, materials, technologies, and industry best practices.
- Manage and coordinate external interior design consultants throughout all project phases.
- Lead design workshops, presentations, and review meetings with internal stakeholders and consultants.
- Provide technical guidance and design direction to consultants to ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Coordinate closely with Architecture, MEP, Landscape, Procurement, Sales & Marketing, and Project Delivery teams.
- Review consultant deliverables and ensure compliance with company standards and project requirements.
- Lead the selection and specification of finishes, materials, furniture, fixtures, artwork, lighting, and accessories.
- Evaluate material samples, mock ups, and prototypes for quality and suitability.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related discipline
- Minimum 15 years of interior design experience
- Proven experience delivering luxury residential, hospitality, mixed use, or commercial developments
- Strong experience managing external consultants across multiple project phases
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
- Strong understanding of FF&E specifications, space planning, and material selection
- Knowledge of BIM processes and design coordination
- Strong understanding of UAE building regulations, authority requirements, accessibility standards, and international design standards
- Excellent design leadership and creative vision
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Outstanding presentation and communication abilities
- Excellent stakeholder and consultant management skills
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About The Role
- We are seeking an experienced and highly creative Senior Interior Designer to lead the interior design development of high end residential, mixed use, hospitality, and commercial projects.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the design vision from concept through project completion, managing external consultants, mentoring junior designers, and ensuring projects are delivered in line with the company's design standards, quality expectations, budget, and programme.
- The Senior Interior Designer will work closely with the Development, Architecture, Projects, Procurement, and Sales & Marketing teams to create exceptional customer focused environments that enhance the company's portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of interior design concepts, space planning, mood boards, material palettes, and FF&E strategies for multiple projects.
- Ensure all designs align with the project's vision, brand positioning, customer experience, and commercial objectives.
- Review and approve concept, schematic, detailed design, tender, and construction documentation prepared by consultants.
- Drive design excellence while balancing functionality, sustainability, cost, and operational requirements.
- Stay informed on emerging design trends, materials, technologies, and industry best practices.
- Manage and coordinate external interior design consultants throughout all project phases.
- Lead design workshops, presentations, and review meetings with internal stakeholders and consultants.
- Provide technical guidance and design direction to consultants to ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Coordinate closely with Architecture, MEP, Landscape, Procurement, Sales & Marketing, and Project Delivery teams.
- Review consultant deliverables and ensure compliance with company standards and project requirements.
- Lead the selection and specification of finishes, materials, furniture, fixtures, artwork, lighting, and accessories.
- Evaluate material samples, mock ups, and prototypes for quality and suitability.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related discipline.
- Professional memberships (e.g., IIDA, CID, RIBA, or equivalent) are advantageous.
Experience
- Minimum 15 years of interior design experience.
- Proven experience delivering luxury residential, hospitality, mixed use, or commercial developments.
- Strong experience managing external consultants across multiple project phases.
- UAE/GCC project experience is highly preferred.
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong understanding of FF&E specifications, space planning, and material selection.
- Knowledge of BIM processes and design coordination.
- Strong understanding of UAE building regulations, authority requirements, accessibility standards, and international design standards.
Competencies
- Excellent design leadership and creative vision.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Outstanding presentation and communication abilities.
- Excellent stakeholder and consultant management skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and value engineering capability.
- High attention to detail and quality.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
- Ability to mentor and develop team members.
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