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Interior Design Lead
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Dubai, Dubai, UAE/Dubai
Listed on 2026-02-02
Listing for:
PlaceUp
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-02
Job specializations:
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Design & Architecture
Interior Design, Engineering Design & Technologists, Creative Design / Digital Art, UI/UX Design
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Job Title: Senior Interior Designer – Design Lead (Non-CAD Focus)
We are seeking a Senior Interior Designer to lead interior design concepts from early vision through execution. This role is conceptual, client-facing, and execution-oriented, with responsibility for guiding design direction, managing stakeholders, and ensuring design intent is delivered on site.
Hands-on CAD/Revit drafting is not a core requirement; technical documentation is produced by the design support team.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and own interior design concepts, narratives, and overall design direction
- Translate client briefs into strong, commercially viable design solutions
- Define material palettes, finishes, FF&E, lighting, and spatial experience
- Ensure consistency of design quality across all project stages
- Act as the primary design point of contact for clients
- Lead design presentations, workshops, and approval processes
- Confidently articulate design rationale, value engineering options, and alternatives
- Coordinate with consultants, suppliers, and external partners
- Guide and mentor junior designers and CAD/Revit teams
- Review drawings and technical outputs to ensure alignment with design intent
- Provide clear design direction and feedback throughout the project lifecycle
- Oversee design development through to construction and handover
- Conduct site visits, design coordination meetings, and snagging reviews
- Resolve design issues on site in collaboration with contractors and consultants
- Ensure final execution meets approved design standards, timelines, and budgets
- Lead FF&E selection, specifications, and procurement support
- Liaise with suppliers, review samples, mockups, and shop drawings
- Support cost control and value engineering where required
- 8 – 12+ years of experience in interior design, with senior or lead-level responsibility
- Proven experience leading projects in hospitality / commercial / residential / retail
- Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual strength and executed projects
- Experience managing teams and working with technical/drafting support
- Strong design sensibility, spatial awareness, and material knowledge
- Excellent client communication and presentation skills
- Deep understanding of construction, detailing, and site execution
- Ability to lead without being hands-on in CAD/Revit
- Organized, decisive, and confident in managing multiple stakeholders
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