Senior Interior Design Manager - Real Estate Projects
Job Overview
Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is hiring a Senior Interior Design Manager to lead end-to-end interior design efforts across high-profile commercial, residential, and hospitality projects. Based in Dubai, this role ensures functional, aesthetic, and brand-aligned design execution that meets the highest quality and sustainability standards throughout the development lifecycle.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Real Estate
Function: Architecture / Interior Design
Salary: 22000-28000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full Time
Job Overview
As Senior Interior Design Manager, you will be responsible for translating development objectives into immersive interior spaces that enhance customer experience. This role involves managing concept development, consultant coordination, material approvals, FF&E procurement, and stakeholder alignment, while ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead design development from concept to handover for real estate projects (retail, hospitality, mixed-use)
• Manage consultant teams, FF&E vendors, and contractors to maintain design quality and efficiency
• Conduct reviews of design documents, finishes, material selections, and design mock-ups
• Ensure effective coordination across architecture, MEP, and structural teams
• Review compliance with codes, brand standards, and sustainability goals
• Participate in site inspections, workshops, and value engineering exercises
• Collaborate closely with leasing, marketing, and project management teams
• Support FF&E procurement, vendor evaluations, and design-related budget monitoring
• Monitor industry trends and implement design innovation across projects
• Prepare detailed progress reports and presentations for senior leadership

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture (Master's preferred)
• 12+ years of experience in interior design with a strong portfolio in commercial and hospitality sectors
• Expertise in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Suite, and SketchUp
• Solid knowledge of FF&E, material selection, finishes, and space planning
• Proven experience working in client-side or real estate development environments
• Familiarity with local codes, sustainability benchmarks, and hotel/retail brand standards
• Strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead iconic design projects across MENA
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary development and design teams
• Contribute to shaping landmark destinations like Dubai Festival City
• Competitive compensation and professional development support
• Exposure to luxury and mixed-use real estate development

About the Company
Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) is the master developer and asset operator for Al-Futtaim's real estate ventures. With a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across the MENA region, AFGRE specializes in residential, commercial, retail, and mixed-use developments. Iconic projects like Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City reflect its long-term commitment to building vibrant, sustainable communities. Through a vertically integrated approach-from planning and construction to leasing and management-AFGRE delivers world-class developments that shape the future of urban living.
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Job Title Senior Interior Design Manager - Real Estate Projects
Senior Interior Design Manager - Real Estate Projects
Job Overview
Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is hiring a Senior Interior Design Manager to lead end-to-end interior design efforts across high-profile commercial, residential, and hospitality projects. Based in Dubai, this role ensures functional, aesthetic, and brand-aligned design execution that meets the highest quality and sustainability standards throughout the development lifecycle.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Real Estate
Function: Architecture / Interior Design
Salary: 22000-28000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full Time
Job Overview
As Senior Interior Design Manager, you will be responsible for translating development objectives into immersive interior spaces that enhance customer experience. This role involves managing concept development, consultant coordination, material approvals, FF&E procurement, and stakeholder alignment, while ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead design development from concept to handover for real estate projects (retail, hospitality, mixed-use)
• Manage consultant teams, FF&E vendors, and contractors to maintain design quality and efficiency
• Conduct reviews of design documents, finishes, material selections, and design mock-ups
• Ensure effective coordination across architecture, MEP, and structural teams
• Review compliance with codes, brand standards, and sustainability goals
• Participate in site inspections, workshops, and value engineering exercises
• Collaborate closely with leasing, marketing, and project management teams
• Support FF&E procurement, vendor evaluations, and design-related budget monitoring
• Monitor industry trends and implement design innovation across projects
• Prepare detailed progress reports and presentations for senior leadership

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture (Master's preferred)
• 12+ years of experience in interior design with a strong portfolio in commercial and hospitality sectors
• Expertise in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Suite, and SketchUp
• Solid knowledge of FF&E, material selection, finishes, and space planning
• Proven experience working in client-side or real estate development environments
• Familiarity with local codes, sustainability benchmarks, and hotel/retail brand standards
• Strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead iconic design projects across MENA
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary development and design teams
• Contribute to shaping landmark destinations like Dubai Festival City
• Competitive compensation and professional development support
• Exposure to luxury and mixed-use real estate development

About the Company
Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) is the master developer and asset operator for Al-Futtaim's real estate ventures. With a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across the MENA region, AFGRE specializes in residential, commercial, retail, and mixed-use developments. Iconic projects like Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City reflect its long-term commitment to building vibrant, sustainable communities. Through a vertically integrated approach-from planning and construction to leasing and management-AFGRE delivers world-class developments that shape the future of urban living.
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Salary from 22000.00
Salary to 28000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
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Location City Dubai
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