Senior Interior Designer - 5 Hospitality*
About the Role
Our client, a highly respected international Architectural and Interior Design practice, is looking for a creative and sophisticated Senior Interior Designer to join their thriving Dubai studio. This is a rare opportunity to join a "fantastic employer" known for its supportive culture, friendly team, and award-winning portfolio of luxury projects.
If you are a hospitality specialist with a refined eye for 5* luxury and a passion for storytelling through design, this role offers the perfect platform to lead high-profile projects in the Middle East and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
- Creative Concept Leadership: Lead the design journey for 5* hospitality projects, from initial narrative and mood-boarding to detailed conceptual presentations.
- Client Management: Act as a key ambassador for the firm, presenting design concepts with confidence, charisma, and clarity to high-profile clients and hotel operators.
- Regional Expertise: Apply a deep understanding of the Middle East market to create culturally resonant yet globally appealing luxury interiors.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with the architectural team to ensure a seamless integration of interior spaces within the overall building design.
- Mentorship: Guide and inspire junior and mid-level designers, fostering a positive, high-energy, and collaborative studio environment.
- Design Integrity: Oversee projects through the design development phase to ensure the original creative vision is maintained through to delivery.
Requirements
- Experience: 7 - 12 years of professional experience, specifically within 5 Hospitality* design.
- Background: Proven track record working for a large international design practice is highly preferred.
- Portfolio: A stunning portfolio of built and conceptual hospitality work, demonstrating "super creative" spatial solutions and luxury aesthetics.
- Skills: Exceptional conceptual design ability, strong hand-sketching or digital visualization skills, and a deep knowledge of luxury finishes and FF&E.
- Soft Skills: You must be confident, friendly, and approachable, with the ability to lead meetings and build strong rapport with clients.
- Attitude: A stellar work ethic, a proactive attitude, and a genuine, infectious passion for Interior Design.
What's on Offer
Our client is widely recognized as a top-tier employer in the region, offering a package designed to support a healthy work-life balance and long-term career satisfaction:
- Flexible Working: A modern working week that includes one day per week working from home.
- Health & Wellbeing: Gold-standard medical insurance for complete peace of mind.
- Generous Leave: A market-leading holiday allowance to ensure you stay refreshed and inspired.
- Culture: A friendly, thriving, and inclusive team environment in a state-of-the-art Dubai studio.
