Sector: Interior Design
Location: UAE
Industry: Luxury Hospitality & Branded Residential
Location: Dubai, UAE | Dubai-based Studio
We are recruiting for a leading international design practice, an Associate Designer to join its Dubai-based studio, working across an exceptional portfolio of luxury hotel, resort, and branded residential projects across the Middle East and internationally.
This is a senior design and leadership opportunity for an experienced designer with a strong background in high-end hospitality and/or luxury residential interiors, who is confident leading design teams, managing client relationships and delivering projects to an exceptionally high standard.
The Role
The Associate Designer will play a key role in the creative and project delivery process, leading teams of designers across complex, high-profile luxury projects. The role combines design leadership, team management and client engagement, with significant exposure to international projects and leading hospitality brands.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor teams of designers throughout the design process.
- Drive design quality, ensuring a strong and consistent creative vision.
- Work closely with clients, operators, consultants and project stakeholders.
- Present design concepts and develop strong client relationships.
- Oversee design development and coordinate with wider project teams.
- Contribute creatively to luxury hotel, resort and branded residential projects.
- Manage multiple project priorities while maintaining exceptional design standards.
- Represent the studio confidently with clients and external partners.
About You
You will be an accomplished interior designer with significant experience working on luxury hospitality, resort and/or branded residential projects. You will combine strong creative ability with proven leadership, communication and client-management skills.
Experience working on Middle Eastern and international projects is highly desirable, as is experience with leading luxury hotel or residential brands.
This is a confidential search. Further information about the studio and portfolio will be shared with shortlisted candidates.