Interior Design Manager

Position Title: Interior Design Manager Employment Type: Full Time Salary: inclusive depending on experience and qualifications plus standard perks Job Location: Dubai, UAE

Job Description:

• Lead end-to-end interior design and fit-out project delivery for high-rise residential and mixed-use developments in Dubai, from concept design and authority approvals to execution, handover, and post-completion.
• Manage approvals and compliance with Dubai authorities and master developers, including Dubai Land Department (DLD) inspections, off-plan project requirements, and coordination with Emaar, Nakheel, DDA, and similar entities.
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, contracts, and site execution, ensuring quality, cost control, timelines, and adherence to Dubai building codes, safety standards, and design intent.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, managing designers, consultants, contractors, and suppliers while handling multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced real estate development environment.

About the Client: One of the leading construction and real estate development firm based in the UAE specializing in the execution of large-scale high-rise residential projects.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in interior design with a focus on residential high-rise projects, including consultations, space planning, renovations, and full design finalization (minimum 15 years, 5+ years on high-rise apartments).
• Strong technical and creative skills, including layout, color, lighting, materials selection, custom furniture, and installations, supported by an excellent portfolio.
• Proficiency in design software, such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3D Max, Illustrator, or equivalent, with the ability to produce high-quality renderings.
• Educational background and soft skills: Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field, strong project management, communication, and presentation abilities.