Senior Interior Designer
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About the Role
Shaerp Next seeks a Senior Design Lead to manage complete design and technical delivery of premium residential interior projects in Dubai. The role requires overseeing projects from concept through completion, leading design teams, and coordinating with consultants and stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
- Develop design strategies, programmes, and delivery plans aligned with project objectives
- Manage external design consultants from concept development through detailed design
- Lead internal designers, architects, technical coordinators, and drafting teams
- Review concepts, layouts, drawings, specifications, materials, and technical submissions
- Ensure design intent is maintained throughout procurement and site execution
- Coordinate closely with engineering, commercial, procurement, project, and site teams
- Identify design risks, clashes, constructability concerns, and opportunities for value improvement
- Lead design reviews and ensure quality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance
- Present concepts, progress updates, and technical recommendations to clients and senior stakeholders
- Manage stakeholder feedback and ensure timely resolution of design related issues
- Support budgeting, material evaluation, cost reviews, and design related risk management
- Promote innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the design function
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related discipline
- 12+ years of relevant design experience, with extensive exposure to the UAE market
- At least 5–7 years in a senior design leadership or management position
- Strong experience delivering premium residential, private property, or hospitality style interior projects
- Excellent knowledge of detailed design, specialist finishes, bespoke joinery, FF&E, and technical coordination
- Understanding of interior construction methods, materials, budgets, and commercial considerations
- Experience managing consultants, multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and suppliers
- Good knowledge of UAE authority requirements, codes, and industry standards
- Proficiency with relevant design, presentation, and project management software
Full Job Posting
Role Overview
- We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Lead to manage the complete design and technical delivery of premium residential interior projects in Dubai.
- The successful candidate will oversee projects from initial concept and consultant appointment through detailed design, technical coordination, procurement support, site execution, and final completion.
- This role requires strong leadership, client facing capabilities, technical knowledge, and a thorough understanding of the UAE interiors market.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop design strategies, programmes, and delivery plans aligned with project objectives
- Manage external design consultants from concept development through detailed design
- Lead internal designers, architects, technical coordinators, and drafting teams
- Review concepts, layouts, drawings, specifications, materials, and technical submissions
- Ensure design intent is maintained throughout procurement and site execution
- Coordinate closely with engineering, commercial, procurement, project, and site teams
- Identify design risks, clashes, constructability concerns, and opportunities for value improvement
- Lead design reviews and ensure quality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance
- Present concepts, progress updates, and technical recommendations to clients and senior stakeholders
- Manage stakeholder feedback and ensure timely resolution of design related issues
- Support budgeting, material evaluation, cost reviews, and design related risk management
- Promote innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the design function
Required Background
- Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related discipline
- 12+ years of relevant design experience, with extensive exposure to the UAE market
- At least 5–7 years in a senior design leadership or management position
- Strong experience delivering premium residential, private property, or hospitality style interior projects
- Excellent knowledge of detailed design, specialist finishes, bespoke joinery, FF&E, and technical coordination
- Understanding of interior construction methods, materials, budgets, and commercial considerations
- Experience managing consultants, multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and suppliers
- Good knowledge of UAE authority requirements, codes, and industry standards
- Proficiency with relevant design, presentation, and project management software
Skills and Competencies
- Strong leadership and team development capabilities
- Excellent client communication and presentation skills
- Commercial awareness and value engineering mindset
- Strong negotiation, planning, and decision making abilities
- High attention to design quality and technical detail
- Ability to manage several priorities and demanding project timelines
- International design exposure is an advantage
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