Design Director - Interiors

Location Dubai
Discipline: Architecture & Interior Design
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £Negotiable
Contact name: Caroline Dent

Contact email: caroline@blakeandersonrecruitment.com
Job ref: J867_1777721248
Published: 8 days ago

Requirements

  • Industry Experience: A minimum of 15 years in Interior Design, with a specialized focus on Hospitality and F&B.
  • Regional Seniority: You must have spent the last 2 years in a senior leadership role (Associate or Design Director) within a Middle East-based studio.
  • Career Progression: A solid work record demonstrating steady growth and longevity-no "job-hopping," but a clear trajectory of increasing responsibility.
  • Portfolio: A high-caliber portfolio showcasing completed, prestigious hospitality and F&B projects within the region.
  • Leadership Style: A "design-first" approach combined with the ability to manage complex multidisciplinary teams and demanding stakeholders.
  • Communication: Exceptional presentation skills; you should be as comfortable in a boardroom of developers as you are at a designer's drafting table.

Why Join This Team?

  • Thriving Studio: Work on some of the region's most talked-about projects in a studio that is currently experiencing significant growth.
  • Culture First: Join a team that prides itself on being "friendly"-expect a supportive atmosphere where ego is left at the door.
  • Global Reach: Benefit from the resources and reputation of an international practice while enjoying the fast-paced energy of the Dubai market.

How to Apply

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