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Senior Interior Designer
Umq Design
Riyadh, KSA
Full Time
Senior
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1 weeks ago
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About the Role
UMQ Co. is seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Interior Designer to lead commercial interior design and fit-out projects from concept through construction. The role requires strong technical expertise, project leadership, and client management skills.
Key Skills for This Role
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Responsibilities
- Lead the full interior design process from concept design to project completion
- Develop innovative and functional design concepts aligned with client requirements, brand identity, and project objectives
- Prepare detailed space planning, layouts, mood boards, design presentations, and material palettes
- Produce comprehensive technical and construction documentation, including detailed drawings, specifications, and joinery details
- Develop and coordinate FF&E packages, material schedules, finishes, and furniture specifications
- Review shop drawings and material submittals to ensure compliance with design intent
- Coordinate closely with architects, MEP consultants, structural engineers, contractors, and project managers throughout all project phases
- Conduct site visits to monitor design implementation and resolve technical issues during construction
- Participate in client meetings, design workshops, and presentations while providing professional design recommendations
- Ensure all designs comply with applicable building codes, industry standards, and fit out best practices
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality design deliverables within established budgets and schedules
- Mentor junior designers and contribute to maintaining high design standards across the team
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related discipline
- +8 years of professional experience in interior design, preferably within commercial, hospitality, workplace, or fit out projects
- Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development, technical detailing, and completed project execution
- Advanced knowledge of space planning, design development, detailing, and construction documentation
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
- Strong understanding of building codes, accessibility standards, and construction coordination
Full Job Posting
About the Role
- UMQ Co. is looking for a highly creative and experienced Senior Interior Designer to join our growing team in Jeddah.
- This role is ideal for a design professional with a strong background in commercial interior design and fit out projects, capable of leading projects from concept development through construction documentation and execution.
- The successful candidate will combine creativity with technical expertise, ensuring exceptional design quality while delivering projects that meet client expectations, project budgets, and timelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the full interior design process from concept design to project completion.
- Develop innovative and functional design concepts aligned with client requirements, brand identity, and project objectives.
- Prepare detailed space planning, layouts, mood boards, design presentations, and material palettes.
- Produce comprehensive technical and construction documentation, including detailed drawings, specifications, and joinery details.
- Develop and coordinate FF&E packages, material schedules, finishes, and furniture specifications.
- Review shop drawings and material submittals to ensure compliance with design intent.
- Coordinate closely with architects, MEP consultants, structural engineers, contractors, and project managers throughout all project phases.
- Conduct site visits to monitor design implementation and resolve technical issues during construction.
- Participate in client meetings, design workshops, and presentations while providing professional design recommendations.
- Ensure all designs comply with applicable building codes, industry standards, and fit out best practices.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality design deliverables within established budgets and schedules.
- Mentor junior designers and contribute to maintaining high design standards across the team.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related discipline.
- +8 years of professional experience in interior design, preferably within commercial, hospitality, workplace, or fit out projects.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development, technical detailing, and completed project execution.
- Advanced knowledge of space planning, design development, detailing, and construction documentation.
- Strong understanding of interior materials, finishes, furniture systems, joinery detailing, and FF&E specifications.
- Excellent knowledge of local construction practices and fit out execution processes.
- Proficiency in: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), Microsoft Office.
- Experience with Revit and 3D visualization software (3ds Max, Enscape, Lumion, or V Ray) is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of building codes, accessibility standards, and construction coordination.
- Excellent communication, presentation, problem solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple deadlines, and thrive in a collaborative, fast paced environment.
Preferred Skills
- Commercial Interior Design
- Corporate Workplace Design
- Retail & Hospitality Projects
- Fit Out & Design Coordination
- Technical Detailing
- FF&E Development
- Material & Finish Selection
- Site Coordination
- Client Management
- Project Delivery
- Design Leadership
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