Design Director / Creative Director – Luxury Interiors (UAE)

About the role

An exciting opportunity to lead the creative vision and design standards of a premier luxury interior design firm 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 steer the company’s overall creative vision, design philosophy, and aesthetic direction.
• Establish and continuously improve 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 consultancies focused on luxury environments.
• Proven track record in a senior leadership role such as Creative Director or Design Director.
• 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 for large teams.
• Extensive FF&E knowledge and exposure to international brands, suppliers, and collaborations.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the creative direction of a highly respected luxury design business.
• Direct access to executive leadership and influence over company‑wide design strategy.
• Work on prestigious, design‑led projects across the UAE and wider region.