Design Director (Interiors)

Location Dubai
Discipline: Architecture & Interior Design
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £AED65000 - AED78000 per month
Contact name: Caroline Dent

Contact email: caroline@blakeandersonrecruitment.com
Job ref: J8934_1772556995
Published: about 2 hours ago

Our client, a leading Real Estate Developers is seeking an experienced Interior Design Director to lead the inhouse Interior design department of a leading developer in Dubai of a landmark ultra luxury high-end residential projects . This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring design intent is delivered to the highest quality through concept, construction, fit-out, and final handover.

The role requires exceptional design and technical knowledge of the regions ultra-high end luxury design market.

Leadership & Design Delivery

  • Lead the concept through to delivery for a large-scale luxury residential
  • Act as the primary point of contact on-site for all interior design matters
  • Ensure design intent is accurately implemented through concept, design, construction, and fit-out stages to handover
  • Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related discipline (
  • Minimum 18 years' professional experience, ( at a VERY senior level) with at least 5+ years in the UAE
  • Proven experience delivering luxury residential projects through Design concept, site and fit-out stages
  • experience on large , complex ultra luxury projects
  • Solid works record
  • Be able to manage a large design team

Key Competencies

  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to make decisive decisions
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to manage pressure, deadlines, and complex site conditions
  • Highly organised with a proactive, solution-driven mindset