Senior Interior Designer

The Senior Interior Designer will lead and deliver high-quality interior design solutions for complex, large-scale projects, with a strong focus on airport terminals, premium lounges, luxury hospitality, hotels, and high-end developments . The role requires strong design leadership, technical expertise, client engagement, and multidisciplinary coordination throughout all stages of design delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead interior design development from concept through detailed design, tender, and construction documentation.
• Develop innovative, functional, and high-quality interior design concepts aligned with client vision, brand standards, and project requirements.
• Lead interior design packages for airport terminals, VIP/business lounges, luxury hospitality, hotels, and premium public spaces .
• Prepare and review design presentations, mood boards, material palettes, FF&E selections, and detailed interior packages.
• Develop and review plans, elevations, sections, details, specifications, and material schedules.
• Coordinate interior design with architecture, structural, MEP, lighting, acoustics, landscape, and specialist consultants.
• Review and coordinate FF&E, finishes, millwork, custom furniture, lighting, signage, and specialist interior elements .
• Ensure design quality, functionality, constructability, and compliance with applicable codes and project standards.
• Lead design reviews and presentations with clients, stakeholders, consultants, and project teams.
• Review contractor and supplier submissions, shop drawings, material samples, mock-ups, and technical proposals.
• Conduct site visits and support construction-stage design coordination and resolution of technical issues.
• Manage and mentor junior and intermediate interior designers and provide technical and design direction.
• Monitor design deliverables, quality, resources, and timelines to ensure projects are delivered within agreed schedules.
• Support value engineering and design optimization while maintaining the required design quality and client vision.
• Participate in project meetings, design workshops, coordination sessions, and client presentations.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all interior design packages and project deliverables.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture , or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in interior design, preferably within leading architecture, design consultancy, or design services organizations.
• Proven experience delivering airport projects , including terminals, VIP lounges, business lounges, passenger areas, and premium public spaces.
• Strong experience in luxury hospitality, hotels, resorts, high-end residential, or premium commercial projects .
• Demonstrated experience managing complex interior design projects from concept through detailed design and construction documentation .
• Strong knowledge of interior architecture, materials, finishes, FF&E, millwork, lighting, and bespoke interior elements.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary design teams and coordinating with architectural and engineering disciplines.
• Strong client-facing experience with excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite , and other relevant design software.
• Experience with 3D visualization and rendering tools is preferred.
• Strong understanding of international design standards, building codes, accessibility, fire and life safety, and hospitality/airport requirements.
• Proven ability to lead design teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work within demanding project schedules.
• Previous experience with major international design consultants or large-scale PMC/design services projects is preferred.
• Saudi Arabia/GCC project experience is an advantage.