Director of Interior Design – Real Estate & Asset Development

About the role

The Director of Interior Design will lead the creation and implementation of interior design concepts for Al‑Futtaim Real Estate projects, overseeing the design journey from early concept through construction documentation. Reporting to senior management, you will ensure design quality, brand consistency and timely delivery across a portfolio of residential and hospitality developments.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the interior design function and manage multiple projects from concept to completion.
• Develop and maintain interior design brand standards, guidelines, and FF&E/OS&E specifications.
• Define design scope, negotiate agreements, and control design budgets.
• Coordinate with external designers, consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure cohesive design solutions.
• Conduct on‑site observations during construction to verify compliance with design intent.
• Represent Al‑Futtaim Real Estate in meetings reviewing proposals, contracts and mock‑ups.
• Monitor departmental KPIs and motivate design teams to achieve high performance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in high‑end residential or hospitality projects, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of relevant standards, regulations and design procedures.
• Proven ability to manage cost, time and quality aspects of design changes.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project.