Description

My Client a leading Real Estate Developer requires a Senior Interior Design Manager to join their team in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be essential in guiding design projects from inception to completion while upholding high standards of quality and compliance with relevant codes and practices. Tasked with evaluating consultant designs, this role effectively coordinates the design and development process alongside project and delivery teams. The Interior Design Manager concentrates on efficient scheduling and streamlined production design processes to ensure timely and quality outcomes for projects of all sizes. Serving as a pivotal liaison between senior management and the design team, they oversee both internal and external groups to guarantee successful and holistic project development and delivery.

• Manage and coordinate the design and development process in collaboration with the wider projects and delivery team.
• Provide consistent guidance and support to junior staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all interior design-related matters during development and delivery, ensuring alignment with broader objectives.
• Assess and evaluate interior design consultant's work for compliance with approved design briefs, leadership direction, relevant codes, regulations, and best practice standards.
• Oversee site inspections to check project progress and ensure compliance with briefs, leadership direction, regulations, and specifications.
• Ensure all designs maintain a high level of quality, aligning with project programs and approved direction and design intent.
• Lead and coordinate with all internal and external stakeholders throughout the design and development process through to delivery.
• Communicate and present critical project updates and interior design strategies to senior management, ensuring understanding of priorities and impacts.
• Executed various projects / mixed-use developments.
• Monitor and mitigate development cost and risk throughout the design and delivery process.
• Prepare and deliver project-related presentations to both internal divisions and external stakeholders.
• Ensure timely resolution of any design conflicts or issues that arise during the project lifecycle, facilitating discussions among relevant stakeholders to arrive at consensus.
• Actively involve team members in decision-making processes, fostering a sense of ownership and shared success.
• Command the full cycle of design management projects from ideation to execution.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams of designers and engineers throughout all design stages, ensuring smooth transitions and alignments.
• Participate in talent recruitment and training initiatives to bolster team strength and competency.

Requirements

• Results-driven mindset, consistently achieving project goals and driving success in design delivery.
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve excellence in their designated responsibilities and tasks.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, both as a team player and as an independent contributor, with a demonstrated ability to balance teamwork and independent project assignments.
• Exceptional design aesthetic sensibility
• Proven track record in managing complex projects, displaying exemplary project management skills such as organization, time management, resourcefulness, flexibility, and communication.
• Master's degree or MBA with a specialization in architecture, interior design, or related field is highly desirable;
• Strong financial acumen and demonstrated attention to best value for investment within agreed budgets, ensuring cost-effective design solutions without compromising quality.
• Strong presentation, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and lead projects to successful completion, while promoting a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• 12-15 years of interior design experience, including a minimum of 7 years in the GCC/UAE, with at least 3-5 years in real estate and/or hospitality development managing large-scale projects.
• Ability to foster collaborative relationships within and outside the organization.
• Extensive experience working with diverse and cross-functional teams and design disciplines, fostering effective collaboration and integration of various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex project and design concepts effectively to executive audiences through well-crafted presentations.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Master's or Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Architecture, Interior Design, or related fields;
• Proficient in developing and delivering concise and informative presentations to senior leadership, providing clear insights into project objectives, progress, and outcomes.
• Capacity to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Excellent communication skills, written and spoken English (Arabic preferred).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance