Senior Interior Designer

Senior Interior Designer (High End Residential Projects)

Location: Dubai, UAE
Reporting To: Studio Partners

Overview

Our client, a prestigious and highly regarded interior design studio, renowned for delivering exceptional ultra–high-end residential interiors, is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join their growing team.

This role is suited to an accomplished designer with 8+ years of experience, a refined design sensibility, and a proven track record delivering luxury residential projects from concept to completion, including post-contract site involvement. You will play a pivotal role in project leadership, client management, and team development, working closely with the Studio Partners while independently leading projects and design teams.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Project Leadership

• Lead multiple high-end residential interior projects from concept design through to completion, including post-contract supervision
• Independently manage client meetings, presentations, and design workshops without Partner presence
• Maintain full ownership of design intent, detailing quality, and overall project delivery
• Resolve on-site design and construction issues with confidence and sound judgment
• Ensure designs align with client briefs, budgets, and the studios exceptional quality standards

Client & Consultant Management

• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, ensuring exceptional service and client satisfaction
• Work closely with consultants, contractors, and suppliers throughout all project phases
• Support the Lead Consultant during interior contractor tender processes
• Provide informed guidance to clients on build costs across high, mid, and lower-tier luxury residential interiors

Budget & Commercial Awareness

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of project budgets and cost implications

• Manage procurement budgets for interior packages as required

• Ensure design decisions remain commercially viable without compromising design excellence

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Act as a senior mentor within the studio, supporting and guiding junior designers in their professional development
• Oversee junior team members project work alongside managing your own projects
• Encourage supplier engagement and learning opportunities for junior colleagues
• Contribute to improving detailing standards and elevating overall studio output

Studio Contribution & Culture

• Assist Partners with internal programming, deadlines, and resource planning
• Represent the studio externally through marketing initiatives, design competitions, panel discussions, and award ceremonies when required
• Promote the studio through professional and industry events
• Support and contribute to studio culture through team activities and social initiatives

Key Requirements

• Minimum 8+ years experience in high-end or ultra high-end residential interior design
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design excellence, technical detailing, and full project lifecycle delivery
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong client-facing skills with confidence presenting to UHNW clients
• Solid knowledge of luxury materials, FF&E, bespoke joinery, and construction detailing
• Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating closely with studio leadership

Why Join

• Opportunity to work on exceptional, design-led private residences

• Join a studio recognised for craftsmanship, discretion, and design excellence

• Senior leadership exposure and direct access to Studio Partners

• A refined, collaborative, and creatively ambitious studio culture