About the Role
We are seeking a talented Senior Interior Designer to join our award-winning Design team based in Doha, Qatar. This position is responsible for providing professional interior design services to world-class corporate offices and residential projects. The role includes the preparation and presentation of complete design schemes from the concept design phase to the completion of construction documents. The Senior Interior Designer will prepare interior design concepts and facilitate high-quality project documentation required for different project phases while coordinating with other design disciplines to integrate interior design on a project-by-project basis.
Ready to apply for roles like this?
Unlock the company name and direct application link. Subscribers get instant access to fresh jobs across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, many with visa support.
Unlock employer & apply directly
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will bring a minimum of 10 years of professional interior design experience, ideally within a multidisciplinary design or architectural consultancy. The role requires strong design sensibility with the ability to develop compelling design concepts and maintain consistent project vision.
The main responsibilities include:
- Leading and contributing to the development of interior design concepts and creative directions in response to client briefs.
- Translating initial concepts into cohesive interior design solutions and maintaining the design vision throughout the project lifecycle.
- Developing concept presentations, mood boards, material palettes, precedent studies, space-planning strategies, and design presentations.
- Preparing and reviewing interior layouts, plans, elevations, reflected ceiling plans, details, and coordinated design packages using Revit.
- Developing projects through concept, schematic and detailed design stages, ensuring continuity between the original design vision and final technical solutions.
- Leading the selection and specification of materials, finishes, fixtures, furniture, lighting, and FF&E that aligns with the project's design concept.
- Producing high-quality presentations and effectively communicating design ideas to clients, stakeholders, and internal project teams.
- Participating in client presentations and design workshops, confidently articulating design decisions.
- Coordinating interior design requirements with architecture, MEP, structural, lighting, and other specialist disciplines.
- Reviewing multidisciplinary design information to identify and resolve coordination issues affecting the interior design intent.
- Working closely with BIM and technical teams to ensure designs are accurately developed and represented within project documentation.
- Reviewing design packages for consistency, quality, completeness, and compliance with project requirements and the company design standards.
- Providing design guidance and technical support to junior and intermediate members of the Interior Design team.
- Supporting Design Managers and discipline leadership in meeting project programmes, deliverables, and quality expectations.
Qualifications
To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, your career journey should encompass:
- A Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 10 years of professional interior design experience.
- Preferred experience within a multidisciplinary design or architectural consultancy.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating concept development from concept to detailed design stages.
- Mandatory hands-on experience with Revit, including producing interior design models and coordinated documentation.
- Strong experience producing Revit-based interior layouts, plans, elevations, reflected ceiling plans, and details.
- Experience coordinating Revit models with Architecture, MEP, and other disciplines, including resolving design and BIM issues.
- Strong knowledge of space planning, materials, finishes, FF&E, and interior detailing.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and PowerPoint.
- Strong client presentation, visual communication, and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
- Experience mentoring junior designers and reviewing design deliverables for quality and design intent.
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Important: Submission of a design portfolio is mandatory for application and shortlisting.
