Senior Manager – Interior Design
Talents Tide · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Senior Manager – Interior Design | Dubai, UAE
Emiratization
Talent Tide is partnering with one of Dubai's leading master developers to find a Senior Manager – Interior Design for their Development team.
This is a developer-side role. You'll oversee interior design across a portfolio of high-profile residential and mixed-use projects, protecting design intent from concept through handover while delivering on launch schedules, quality, and budget.
What you'll do
- Lead the full interior design process, from design briefs and consultant appointment through procurement and execution
- Review consultant design packages against the developer's design guidelines so purchasers receive exactly what they bought
- Check design submissions for technical and commercial compliance, and lead value engineering to hit target budgets
- Manage consultants, flag risks early, and keep senior management informed
- Build strong relationships with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and authorities
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What you'll bring
- Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture (Master's preferred)
- 8–10+ years managing interior design within a real estate developer or design consultancy
- Strong knowledge of real estate development processes and interior construction and specifications
- Track record managing design teams across concept, development, and implementation
- Experience coordinating with architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines
- Understanding of cost estimation and value engineering
- AutoCAD and MS Office proficiency
- LEED AP or an international interior design certification is a plus
Why this role
You'll shape the interiors of landmark Dubai developments in a senior position with direct influence on product quality and design direction