Design Manager – Interior Fit-Out

Job Summary

Kalandoor Group, a leading interior design and fit-out company in Dubai, is hiring an experienced Design Manager – Interior Fit-Out to lead our design department. The ideal candidate will have strong UAE/GCC experience in turnkey interior fit-out projects, managing design teams from concept through execution across commercial, hospitality, retail, and corporate sectors.

We are looking for a hands-on leader who can combine creative design leadership with technical fit-out expertise and deliver high-quality interior solutions on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the interior design team across multiple fit-out projects in Dubai and the UAE
• Manage full design lifecycle: concept, schematic design, detailed design, and execution support
• Ensure designs align with client briefs, budgets, and project timelines
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and site teams
• Review architectural drawings, shop drawings, materials, and FF&E specifications
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality, Civil Defense, and UAE authority regulations
• Conduct client presentations and manage design approvals and revisions
• Provide value engineering solutions while maintaining design integrity
• Oversee design schedules and ensure timely delivery of all design milestones
• Mentor and guide junior designers and technical staff
• Ensure high-quality design output consistent with luxury fit-out standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field
• 8–12+ years of experience in interior design with strong interior fit-out background (UAE/GCC mandatory)
• Minimum 3–5 years in a Design Manager / Senior Design Lead role
• Proven experience in turnkey interior fit-out projects in Dubai/UAE
• Strong knowledge of materials, finishes, joinery, FF&E, and site execution
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and client communication skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3ds Max, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite (or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of UAE construction codes and authority approvals

Preferred Skills

• Experience with leading UAE interior fit-out contractors
• Strong commercial awareness and project cost understanding
• Ability to manage multiple fast-track projects
• Strong presentation and concept development skills

Application Question(s):

• Driver's License?
• Available Immediately?

Location:

• Dubai (Preferred)

Work Location: In person