Senior Interior Designer

Objective / Role Overview We are seeking a visionary, highly skilled Senior Interior Designer with exceptional leadership abilities and extensive project experience across commercial, retail, and hospitality interiors to lead our expanding design team. This role is suited to a senior-level designer who excels in creative direction, complex space planning, and technical execution. The ideal candidate has a strong track record of steering projects from concept through to final delivery, and leading high-stakes client presentations. Preference will be given to candidates with international exposure having lived, studied, or worked abroad who bring a refined design sensibility shaped by multicultural experience. Key Responsibilities Hands-On Creative Design & Concept Production • Actively work on all design stages, personally prepare, review, and monitor the physical production of interior design concepts from initial brief to final client sign-off. • Translate high-level client briefs, brand objectives, and commercial requirements into original design narratives, spatial layouts, and comprehensive design packages. • Personally build, develop, review, and monitor advanced mood boards, sophisticated material palettes, color stories, and immersive visual themes. • Drive innovative approaches to space planning, circulation flow, color psychology, materiality, advanced lighting, and texture through direct design work. • Personally prepare, review, and monitor high-impact concept presentations, 3D renders, and technical design proposals that align with brand identity, project timelines, and strict budgets. Design Development & Technical Execution • Personally prepare, draft, review, and monitor detailed shop drawings, layout plans, and comprehensive design development packages. • Directly produce, review, and monitor architectural and interior drawings, ensuring absolute precision and consistency with approved creative direction. • Execute, review, and monitor sketches, layouts, and iterative design revisions hands-on throughout all phases of the project lifecycle. • Collaborate closely with production, procurement, project management, and site teams to ensure the physical design intent is maintained during execution. Project & Site Involvement • Conduct critical site visits to evaluate spatial conditions, verify precise measurements, and directly inform accurate design development. • Participate in coordination meetings with external consultants, contractors, engineers, and internal stakeholders to defend and adapt active designs. • Ensure all created solutions are practical, buildable, compliant with local regulations, and strictly aligned with project schedules. Client Interaction & Design Leadership • Spearhead client pitches and personally present creative concepts, design packages, and strategies with confidence and authority. • Engage directly with clients to gather feedback and execute design modifications hands-on while safeguarding the core design vision. • Demonstrate best practices in hands-on design production. Education, Experience, and Skills Education - Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field. Experience • Minimum 6 to 8 years experience in a creative interior design role. • Proven mastery in concept development, advanced mood boards, and high-level design storytelling. • Extensive experience producing and overseeing comprehensive design packages for client and authority approvals. • Substantial project exposure across large-scale commercial, retail, and hospitality interiors. • Superior blend of visionary creative thinking and rigorous technical understanding. Proficiency in • AutoCAD • SketchUp • Photoshop (or equivalent) • 3D visualization / rendering tools • Fluent in English (written and spoken). • Arabic speaking is a strong plus. Preferred • International exposure: lived, studied, or worked abroad (Europe, UK, US, Canada preferred). • Extensive experience in design-led studios or high-end interior fit-out environments. • Proven background in GCC or international multi-project delivery environments. • Demonstrated history of successful client-handling and business development support. Technical Skills • Advanced expertise in concept generation, storytelling, and custom millwork/detailing. • Exceptional ability to translate high-level creative ideas into fully coordinated concept layouts, 3D visualizations, and documentation. • Deep knowledge of global materials, finishes, custom furniture specifications, and spatial lighting design. • Comprehensive understanding of interior construction methodologies, building codes, and cross-discipline coordination. • Proven capability to manage multiple complex design projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. Skills & Competencies • Exceptional creative vision and refined aesthetic sensibility. • Outstanding visual, verbal, and written communication skills. • Confident, engaging, and persuasive presenter. • Detail-oriented, highly imaginative, and solutions-driven mindset. • Strong leadership qualities paired with collaborative team spirit. Professional Attributes • Concept-driven yet disciplined and meticulous in execution. • Deeply passionate about global design trends, sustainable materials, and design innovation. • Receptive to feedback and dedicated to continuous team and personal improvement. • Professional, composed, and authoritative in high-pressure client-facing situations. Employment Package • Salary Range: 10,00018,000 QAR (depending on experience). • Health insurance and annual leave as per Qatar labor laws. • Performance incentives and professional development opportunities. Preferred Nationalities - Open to all nationalities (international exposure preferred). Persona • Gender: Male or Female. • Age Requirement: Below 40 years old. • Mandatory Experience Level: 6 to 8 years Senior Interior Designer level. • Project Focus: Commercial, retail, hospitality interiors. • Design Profile: Visionary, conceptually strong, and technically masterful. • Exposure: International / multicultural background preferred. • Location Preference: Candidates currently based in Qatar, UAE, or available for relocation. .