Senior Interior Designer

• Lead the design process from concept development to project completion, ensuring the delivery of high-quality interior design solutions.
  
• Provide creative direction and guidance to the design team, mentoring designers and collaborating with them to enhance their skills and expertise.
  
• Stay updated with the latest design trends, materials, and technologies to incorporate innovative ideas into projects.
  
• Conduct initial client meetings to understand their needs, preferences, and project goals.
  
• Translate client requirements into design concepts, creating mood boards, sketches, and 3D visualizations to effectively communicate design ideas.
  
• Present design proposals and concepts to clients, addressing their feedback and incorporating changes as necessary.
  
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, and contractors to ensure seamless coordination and integration of the design with the overall project plan.
  
• Create detailed design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and material selections, to guide the construction and implementation process.
  
• Oversee the procurement and installation of furniture, fixtures, and finishes, ensuring compliance with design specifications and project timelines.
  
• Develop functional and efficient space plans that optimize the use of available space and align with client requirements.
  
• Consider ergonomics, traffic flow, and accessibility in space planning to create user-friendly environments.
  
• Collaborate with other design disciplines, such as architecture to ensure a cohesive and harmonious design scheme.
  
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations to clients, showcasing design concepts, material selections, and design intent.
  
• Utilize various visual presentation tools, such as 3D renderings, physical models, and mood boards, to effectively communicate design ideas and concepts.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master's degree in interior design or a related field.
  
• Significant experience (typically 10+ years) in interior design in the GCC with a strong portfolio showcasing innovative and creative designs. Strong sketching skills and conceptual ideas initiation. 
  
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, 3D modelling software’s and Adobe Creative Suite.
  
• Strong knowledge of local building codes, regulations, and industry standards.
  
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey design concepts to clients and project stakeholders.
  
• Positive attitude and collaboration in accepting remarks Proven leadership abilities, with the capacity to guide and inspire a design team.
  
• Attention to detail and a thorough understanding of materials, finishes, and construction techniques.
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  
• Working knowledge and understanding of relevant international codes and standards and best industry standard and practice in the region is an advantage.
  
• Excellent creative, ideation and problem-solving skills.
  
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices and principles is a plus.
  
• Fluent in Arabic and English.