Job description

Overview Of The Role:

The Director – Interior Design is responsible for providing creative and technical leadership across all interior design projects, developing overall design concepts and ensuring a consistent design vision and quality standard. The role oversees the full interior design lifecycle, from pre-concept and concept development through detailed design, FF&E selection, construction documentation and project delivery, including the selection and management of design consultants.

The Director will also lead the development and continuous improvement of Al-Futtaim Real Estate’s interior design standards, providing technical guidance across both new developments and existing properties to ensure design quality, consistency and alignment with the organisation’s vision.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the interior design function and projects from concept development to completion, handling different design phases and managing multiple projects with a clear and coherent design process.
• Develop the Interior Design brand standards and guidelines in line with Al-Futtaim Properties vision and standards.
• Create guidelines, design and technical standards, and specifications of FF&E and OS&E for the family.
• Lead interior design projects, ensuring layouts, detailed drawings, and FF&E specifications meet unified schemes according to the program.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends in materials, techniques, and other developments in interior design.
• Assess the market, define specific requirements, set qualification criteria, and recommend selection of designers.
• Define design scope and contribute to creating and managing design agreements and contracts, controlling design costs.
• Verify and procure acceptable design documentation for each design stage.
• Lead periodic on-site observations during construction to monitor compliance with plans and ensure the final product meets initial requests.
• Represent Al-Futtaim Real Estate in meetings reviewing interior design proposals, contracts, and mock-ups.
• Monitor the implementation of departmental KPIs and motivate teams of interior designers to use their talents effectively.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Extensive experience in interior design, with in-depth knowledge of FF&E, materials, finishes, and space planning.
• Experience working in a client-side role or with leading interior design consultancies, overseeing the full design lifecycle from concept development through to project completion is essential.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to effectively engage and manage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Lead, develop and manage the Interior Design team to ensure high-quality design delivery.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or a relevant subject.
• 15+ years of experience in high-end or large-scale residential and hospitality projects, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
• Strong knowledge of applicable standards, regulations, and procedures.