Design Director - Interiors

Interior Design Director

Dubai

This role exists for one reason: to lead design.

Our client is an established international architecture and design practice with a strong presence in the Middle East. They are trusted on high-value workplace, hospitality, and mixed-use projects. The Dubai studio is growing and needs a Design Director to set the creative standard.

You will own design vision, mentor senior designers, and shape major commissions from concept to delivery.

What you will do:

• Lead design across multiple projects

• Define and articulate clear design intent

• Guide and challenge senior design teams

• Present directly to clients and win their confidence

• Elevate design quality across the studio

• Integrate AI and emerging tools into design workflows

What matters most:

• 7+ years in architectural or interior design

• Strong portfolio with built work

• Proven leadership of design teams

• Ability to lead concept and narrative

• Confidence in presenting to clients

• Experience with Revit and major visualisation tools

Why this role:

• Real creative authority

• High-profile regional projects

• Direct influence on studio direction

• Clear pathway to studio leadership

This is a leadership role for a designer and a manager.

You will mentor multiple teams in the company.

If you care about design quality and want influence, this is worth a conversation.

Message Greg Brooks directly or apply confidentially.