Senior Interior Designer

About the Role

Dar Al Riyadh Consultants is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to supervise interior fit-out works for the renovation of a high-rise, five-star hotel in Medina. This full-time role involves ensuring compliance with approved designs, brand standards, and quality requirements, as well as coordinating with various stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise interior fit-out works for the renovation of a high-rise, five-star hotel.
• Ensure all interior works comply with approved drawings, specifications, hotel brand standards, and project quality requirements.
• Review interior shop drawings, material submittals, joinery details, cutting lists, stone dry-lay arrangements, samples, and mockups.
• Oversee the construction and approval of benchmark guestrooms and suites before mass production.
• Supervise bespoke joinery, millwork, decorative metalwork, stone finishes, acoustic panels, carpets, wall finishes, and decorative lighting.
• Monitor FF&E delivery, storage, protection, installation, and final condition.
• Coordinate interior works with architectural, structural, MEP, fire and life-safety systems.
• Ensure proper integration of air diffusers, sprinklers, access panels, lighting fixtures, switches, and other services into the interior design.
• Resolve dimensional differences between the existing building structure and new interior design elements.
• Inspect guestrooms, royal suites, lobbies, dining venues, prayer areas, public spaces, and back-of-house areas.
• Identify defective or non-compliant work and monitor the completion of corrective actions.
• Lead interior snagging, de-snagging, and final handover inspections.
• Coordinate with the client, hotel operator, design consultants, fit-out contractors, and FF&E suppliers.
• Monitor progress and report quality concerns, technical issues, and delays to the Project Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Valid Saudi Council of Engineers membership is mandatory.
• Over 10 years of proven experience delivering five-star hotels, luxury hospitality developments, or major hotel renovation projects.
• Experience in high-rise refurbishment and brownfield projects is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working with an engineering consultancy or construction supervision consultant.
• Experience in Madinah Central Area or similarly sensitive urban locations is preferred.
• NCIDQ or an equivalent international interior design accreditation is preferred.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of bespoke joinery, millwork, stone, decorative finishes, lighting, acoustic treatments, and FF&E installation.
• Familiarity with international luxury hotel brand standards and operator requirements.
• Knowledge of acoustic performance, fire-rated materials, and flame-retardant fabric requirements.
• Strong ability to review shop drawings, materials, mockups, and technical submittals.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM coordination, and relevant interior design software.

Work Type and Location

This is a full-time position based in Medina, Saudi Arabia, focusing on a significant hotel renovation project. The role requires active on-site supervision and coordination within a dynamic project environment.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.