Design Director / Creative Director – Luxury Interiors (UAE)

About the role

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Creative Director to lead the creative vision, design standards and aesthetic excellence of a leading luxury interior design business in the UAE. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will shape design governance, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and deliver exceptional residential, hospitality, and mixed‑use projects.

Key responsibilities

• Define and lead the company’s overall creative vision, design philosophy, and aesthetic direction.
• Establish and continuously enhance design standards, guidelines, and creative governance frameworks.
• Oversee design quality across interior design, architecture, and FF&E deliverables.
• Lead design reviews to ensure projects achieve exceptional quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align design ambitions with commercial and operational objectives.
• Drive innovation initiatives that strengthen the firm’s creative differentiation and market position.
• Provide strategic oversight of FF&E selection, supplier relationships, and material curation.
• Act as the senior creative authority for concept approvals, design direction, and quality assurance.
• Present design solutions and creative strategies to executive stakeholders and clients.
• Champion a culture of collaboration, accountability, and design excellence across multidisciplinary teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related design discipline.
• 15+ years of experience within leading design studios or design consultancies in luxury environments.
• Proven track record in a Creative Director, Design Director, or similar senior leadership role.
• Strong portfolio of delivered luxury residential, hospitality, mixed‑use, or high‑end commercial projects.
• Exceptional design sensibility combined with technical and execution expertise.
• Experience developing design standards, quality frameworks, and creative processes across large teams.
• Strong FF&E knowledge and exposure to international brands, suppliers, and collaborations.

Required skills