Senior Interior Designer📣 Job Ad

About Umq Design and the Opportunity

Umq Design is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join its team in Jeddah, Makkah. This full-time role is for a design professional with extensive experience in commercial interior design and fit-out projects. The successful candidate will lead projects from initial concept development through to construction documentation and final execution.

Role Summary

The Senior Interior Designer will be responsible for delivering high-quality design while ensuring projects meet client expectations, budgets, and timelines. This position requires a blend of creative vision and technical expertise, with a focus on leading complex commercial projects. Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the complete interior design process from concept design to project completion.
• Develop innovative and functional design concepts aligned with client requirements, brand identity, and project objectives.
• Prepare detailed space planning, layouts, mood boards, design presentations, and material palettes.
• Produce comprehensive technical and construction documentation, including detailed drawings, specifications, and joinery details.
• Develop and coordinate FF&E packages, material schedules, finishes, and furniture specifications.
• Review shop drawings and material submittals to ensure compliance with design intent.
• Coordinate closely with architects, MEP consultants, structural engineers, contractors, and project managers throughout all project phases.
• Conduct site visits to monitor design implementation and resolve technical issues during construction.
• Participate in client meetings, design workshops, and presentations, providing professional design recommendations.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable building codes, industry standards, and fit-out best practices.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality design deliverables within established budgets and schedules.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to maintaining high design standards across the team.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in interior design, with a strong focus on commercial projects.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating concept development, technical detailing, and completed project execution.
• Advanced knowledge of space planning, design development, detailing, and construction documentation.
• Strong understanding of interior materials, finishes, furniture systems, joinery detailing, and FF&E specifications.
• Excellent knowledge of local construction practices and fit-out execution processes.
• Strong understanding of building codes, accessibility standards, and construction coordination.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple deadlines, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Commercial Interior Design, Corporate Workplace Design, and Retail & Hospitality Projects.
• Expertise in Fit-Out & Design Coordination, Technical Detailing, and FF&E Development.
• Competence in Material & Finish Selection, Site Coordination, Client Management, Project Delivery, and Design Leadership.

Work Location

This full-time position is based in Jeddah, Makkah, with responsibilities extending to projects within the Makkah region.