Interior Designer - Themed Environments and Fit

Interior Designer
- Themed Environments and Fit-Out Job Snapshot
- Role:
Interior Designer
- Themed Environments and Fit-Out

- Location:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Industry: Construction
- Function:
Architecture-Interior Design

- Experience:

Minimum 8 years
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

Position Overview AECOM is seeking an experienced interior design professional to support the delivery of interior finishes, themed environments and specialist installations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves reviewing design documentation, monitoring fabrication and installation quality, and coordinating architectural and themed elements to ensure the completed works meet approved design requirements. Working closely with the Design Intent Management team, contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary specialists, the successful candidate will oversee finishes and themed works, including rockwork, decorative plaster, painting, props, signage and paving.

Particular attention will be given to material quality, approved samples, dimensional accuracy, visual consistency and workmanship. The position also involves preparing construction drawings, reviewing technical submissions, managing mock-ups and First Article inspections, and supporting site inspections and corrective actions. Candidates must have at least eight years of professional interior design experience, with demonstrated expertise in themed environments, hospitality or entertainment design.

• Country:
  Saudi Arabia
• City:
  Riyadh
• Industry: Construction
• Function:
  Architecture-Interior Design
• Salary:
  Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality:
  Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement:
  On-site

• Interior Finishes and Themed Works
  - Oversee interior finishing activities and themed installations to ensure compliance with approved design requirements.
• Monitor specialist works involving rockwork, themed plaster, decorative painting, props, themed signage and paving.
• Review the quality and consistency of installed decorative elements.
• Verify that materials, colours, textures and finishes reflect approved design intent.
• Assess workmanship and dimensional accuracy during installation.
• Identify deficiencies affecting the appearance, quality or completeness of the finished environment.
• Coordinate with relevant project personnel to address identified design and installation issues.
• Shop Drawings and Technical Submissions
  - Review interior design and theming shop drawings against project specifications and design requirements.
• Evaluate material submissions, samples, fabrication details and construction method statements.
• Verify that proposed materials and finishes align with approved design criteria.
• Review technical documentation for compliance with applicable standards and project requirements.
• Identify discrepancies between submitted information and established design intent.
• Communicate review comments and required revisions to relevant contractors and consultants.
• Maintain accurate records of technical reviews and approvals.
• Sample and Mock-Up Management
  - Manage the programme for material samples and construction mock-ups.
• Coordinate First Article inspections to establish acceptable quality benchmarks.
• Review sample workmanship, finish consistency and compliance with design expectations.
• Verify that approved benchmarks are established before bulk production begins.
• Monitor the use of approved samples during fabrication and installation.
• Identify deviations from accepted samples and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintain documentation of sample reviews, mock-up inspections and approvals.
• Factory Fabrication and Quality Inspections
  - Inspect factory fabrication of interior and themed components.
• Verify that fabricated elements use approved materials and finishes.
• Assess fabrication quality against accepted samples and technical requirements.
• Identify defects or inconsistencies before components are delivered to site.
• Coordinate with relevant suppliers and contractors regarding required corrections.
• Maintain inspection records and supporting quality documentation.
• Support consistent application of approved fabrication standards.
• Site Installation and Workmanship Monitoring
  - Monitor site installation of interior finishes and specialist themed elements.
• Inspect colour matching, surface texture, decorative finishes and dimensional accuracy.
• Evaluate workmanship against approved samples and project specifications.
• Identify installation defects and…