Senior Interior Design Project Lead - Luxury F&B & Hospitality
Location: Dubai, UAE Sector: Ultra-Luxury F&B and Hospitality
Our client is an award-winning, prestigious design studio in Dubai known for creating iconic, high-end spaces. They are currently seeking a seasoned Senior Interior Design Project Lead to join their thriving team. This is a high-impact role specifically focused on the technical delivery and on-site execution of Luxury F&B and Hospitality projects.
The ideal candidate is a technical powerhouse and a natural leader-someone who can navigate complex F&B layouts, manage diverse stakeholders, and ensure that every detail on-site matches the studio's world-class design standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Design & Technical Oversight: Develop initial F&B layouts and oversee multidisciplinary design coordination. Conduct rigorous reviews of technical drawings and shop drawings.
- Project Leadership: Lead the end-to-end delivery of projects, managing timelines, budgets, and resource allocation from inception to handover.
- Client Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing expectations and providing regular progress updates throughout all project stages.
- On-Site Coordination: Direct all on-site activities, ensuring construction quality, design fidelity, and strict compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Stakeholder Management: Coordinate seamlessly with contractors, specialist consultants, and global vendors/suppliers to ensure project synergy.
- Problem Solving: Act as a proactive problem-solver on-site, resolving technical challenges quickly without compromising design integrity or budget.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of dedicated experience in F&B and Hospitality project management/design.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in AutoCAD and a deep understanding of technical drawing packages and F&B-specific spatial requirements.
- On-Site Expertise: A proven track record of bringing luxury projects to life on-site, with a focus on high-quality fit-outs.
- Local Knowledge: A solid understanding of UAE construction standards, building codes, and authority approval processes.
- Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing completed high-end/luxury F&B or hospitality projects in the region or internationally.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills. You must be able to manage high-pressure situations with a professional and proactive attitude.
- Licensing: A valid UAE Driver's License is mandatory for frequent site visits and client meetings. Professional certification (PMP, RIBA, or similar) is preferred.
- Location: Currently based in Dubai or able to relocate immediately.
What's on Offer
- Prestigious Projects: Work with one of the region's most respected studios on award-winning luxury developments.
- Growth & Impact: A senior role with high levels of accountability and the opportunity to lead a talented delivery team.
- Studio Culture: Join a thriving, creative, and professional environment that values technical excellence and design innovation.
