Lead Interior Designer

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WSP Middle East is looking for a seasoned Interior Design Lead to join our team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for directing and shaping creative interior design projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver outstanding solutions for our clients across the Middle East.

Your new role, what's involved?

• Lead and mentor a team of interior designers and architects, fostering creativity and professional growth
• Develop and implement design strategies aligned with client objectives and project requirements
• Oversee multiple large-scale interior design projects from concept to completion
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and team members to ensure project success and client satisfaction
• Present design concepts and proposals to clients, incorporating feedback and revisions as needed
• Ensure compliance with regional building codes, regulations, and sustainable design practices
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively
• Stay current with industry trends and innovative design solutions to maintain a competitive edge
• Contribute to business development efforts and cultivate client relationships
  
  

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field
• Minimum 12+ years of experience in interior design and architecture, with a proven track record of managing large-scale projects
• Professional certification in interior design preferred
• Proficiency in interior design software, including Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and 3D Max
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience managing design teams
• Understanding of sustainable design practices and their implementation
• Creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong portfolio showcasing diverse interior design projects
  
  

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognises that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services.