Head of Design

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

What this job involves:
We are looking for an innovative and strategic Head of Interior Design Services to lead, grow, and transform our interior design division. The successful candidate will drive excellence across design development, execution, and client engagement, while spearheading expansion initiatives throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

His/her role focuses on excellent client and pitch interface, creativity, consistent delivery products, optimising processes, including resource allocation, financial control, and team time management. The input to the win strategy is vital for our Saudi Growth plan.
As head of design of the teams, he/she will be ultimately responsible for the creative output of the business and the strategy for design projects to win. She/he will lead, guide, mentor, manage and support the team of interior designers, technicians and visualisers. Excellent management, communication and presentation skills are a pre-requisite combined with a keen understanding of the design process and commercial nature of a project management, design and build business.
This role will report into the head of FIT OUT in KSA.

What your day-to-day will look like:
Define and evolve the design service offering to include innovative and competitive features,
Map opportunities and oversee proposal development for new cities and client profiles,
Establish and maintain design excellence standards across all projects,
Approve design outputs and ensure alignment with client objectives, regulations, and brand guidelines,
Manage design reviews, critique sessions, and internal quality checks,
Have responsibility for the smooth running of the design teams including workload planning and allocation; people leadership, management and development; ensuring quality control while driving creativity and innovation in everything we produce,
Grow a design team that balances creative innovation with technical precision.

Desired or preferred experience and technical skills:
Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Suite)
Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and building systems,
Experience with BIM (Building Information Modeling) and digital design workflows,
Knowledge of sustainable design principles and green building certifications.

Required Skills and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field. Master's preferred in Interior Design, Design Management, Architecture, or Urban Design,
Minimum 15-20 years of progressive design experience in construction industry,
5+ years in senior design leadership roles in GCC,
Professional licensure (NCIDQ, LEED AP, PMP) preferred.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.