Interior Designer

Position Summary

You will lead and execute high-profile interior design projects across Dubai and other UAE emirates, delivering innovative and sustainable design solutions. Your expertise in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and advanced design tools, combined with a deep understanding of 2025 UAE regulations, will ensure exceptional project outcomes that exceed client expectations and comply with local authority standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Oversee interior design projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and 2025 UAE regulatory requirements, including Dubais BIM mandates for buildings over 40 floors or 300,000 sq ft.
• Design Development: Create and refine design concepts, mood boards, and space plans that align with client objectives, incorporating Al Safat Green Building System and 2025 Dubai Green Building Regulations for sustainability (energy efficiency, water conservation, microclimate considerations).
• BIM Expertise: Utilize Autodesk Revit and other BIM tools to develop detailed 3D models, construction drawings, and documentation compliant with ISO 19650 standards and Dubai Municipalitys digital submission portals.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and external stakeholders (suppliers, sub-consultants) using Common Data Environments (CDEs) like Autodesk Construction Cloud to resolve design issues and ensure seamless integration.
• Client Interaction: Engage with clients to understand needs, present proposals using VR/AR visualizations (e.g., Enscape, Twinmotion), and deliver exceptional service throughout the project lifecycle.
• Material and Finish Selection: Research and specify sustainable materials, finishes, furniture, and fixtures that meet aesthetic goals, budget constraints, and 2025 UAE sustainability standards (e.g., Federal Law No. 11 on Climate Change for GHG emissions).
• Quality Assurance: Ensure designs meet the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and compliance with UAE codes, including Dubai Law No. 7 of 2025 (Contracting Activities) and DEWA standards.
• Project Documentation: Prepare comprehensive documentation, including construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and Concept Design, Schematic Design, Detail Design, and Construction Documents, using BIM automation tools.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior designers, fostering professional growth and training them on BIM workflows, AI-driven design tools, and sustainable practices.
• Authority Liaison: Liaise with local authorities (e.g., Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, DDA), attend technical meetings, and secure approvals through digital portals, ensuring compliance with 2025 regulations.
• Interdisciplinary Coordination: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external parties to ensure timely delivery and alignment with project plans.
• Digital Roadmap Support: Contribute to BIM activities by developing and implementing digital workflows, enforcing documentation standards, and automating routines to enhance productivity and quality.
• Site Inspections: Travel to project sites across UAE emirates for physical inspections and surveys, utilizing drone-assisted tools or AR platforms (e.g., HoloLens) for precision.
• Technology Integration: Leverage AI-driven tools (e.g., TestFit, Spacemaker) for generative design and predictive analytics, contributing to the companys Data Insights initiative and Lessons Learnt Database.

Requirements

Qualifications & General Expectations

• Bachelors degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field. Certifications in BIM (e.g., Autodesk Certified Professional), sustainability (e.g., LEED, Al Safat), or Estidama preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of professional interior design experience, with at least 5 years on UAE-based projects, particularly in Dubai, post-2024 BIM Mandate rollout.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with experience using project management tools (e.g., Celoxis, Procore) for scheduling and tracking.
• High levels of creativity, imagination, and vision, with a design-thinking approach to innovative and sustainable solutions.
• Strong decision-making and negotiation skills for client interactions and authority approvals.
• Proficiency in BIM software (Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud) and adherence to ISO 19650 standards.
• Expertise in 3D modeling and rendering engines (e.g., 3DS Max, V-Ray, D5, Corona, Lumion) for high-quality visualizations.
• Strong portfolio showcasing diverse, completed interior design projects in the UAE, with emphasis on sustainable design.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with fluency in English; Arabic proficiency is a plus for authority interactions.
• Knowledge of industry trends, sustainable materials, and 2025 UAE regulations (e.g., Al Safat, Federal Law No. 11, 3D printing per Decree No. (24) of 2021).
• Proactive in identifying potential project risks and providing solutions, using AI-driven analytics for foresight.
• Ability to interface with technical and technology teams to integrate digital tools (e.g., AI, IoT) into workflows.
• Valid UAE driving license mandatory for site visits across emirates.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance.
• Professional development opportunities, including training on AI-driven design, BIM advancements, and sustainability practices.
• Collaborative and creative work environment with access to cutting-edge tools.
• Opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile projects across Dubai and the UAE.