Job Title: Director – Interior Design
Company Name: Al-Futtaim
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Mode: On-site
Date Posted: 31-07-2026
Job Reference/ID: 173217
Job Description / Role:
Oversees the creative direction and delivery of interior design across Al-Futtaim Real Estate’s diverse portfolio, including retail, residential, commercial, and hospitality projects.
Leads internal teams and external consultants through all design phases from concept development to final execution ensuring innovation, functionality, and alignment with the company’s brand and quality standards.
Drives design excellence, cost efficiency, and sustainability while enhancing the overall user experience and aesthetic value of each project.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the interior design function and projects from concept development to completion, handle the different design phases and manage multiple projects while putting in place a clear and coherent design process.
- Work on developing the Interior Design brand standards and guidelines in line with Al-Futtaim real estate’s vision.
- Contribute to creating guidelines, design & technical standards, specifications of FF&E and OS&E, and technical services guidelines.
- Lead interior design projects from layouts to detailed drawings and FF&E specifications.
- Maintain current knowledge of trends and materials, techniques, and other developments in interior design.
- Assess the market, define, and assess specific requirements, define qualification / evaluation criteria, review available candidate consultants, develop relevant interview process and questionnaires.
- Define Design Scope and other relevant contribution to the creation / running / closeout of good design agreements / contracts and control of design costs.
- Procurement and verification of acceptable design packages of design documentation for each design stage.
- Lead periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans and requirements.
- Represent Al-Futtaim Real Estate in meetings for the purpose of reviewing interior design proposals, contracts, and mock-ups.
- Monitor the implementation of department’s KPI’s.
- Direct and motivate teams of interior Designers, Draftsman, etc.
Experience Required: 20+ years
Education Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or relevant subject.
Skills Required:
- Extensive knowledge of FF&E, materials, finishes, and space planning.
- Experience working in a client-side role or with leading interior design consultancies.
- Strong knowledge of applicable standards, regulations, and procedures.
- Exceptional communication skills and ability to manage a wide range of stakeholders.
Employment / Job Type: Full Time
About the Company:
One of the largest privately held UAE conglomerates, with roots in the 1930s and operations in automotive, retail, real estate, financial services, and health. It represents brands including Toyota, Lexus, Honda, IKEA, ACE, and Marks and Spencer, and develops destinations such as Dubai Festival City. The group employs tens of thousands regionally.
Company Industry: Real Estate
Department / Functional Area: Real Estate Development
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates may apply by submitting their resume/CV through the official Al-Futtaim career website.
