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Design Director / Creative Director - Luxury Interiors - UAE

Dubai Permanent View Job Description
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Creative Director to lead the creative vision, design standards and aesthetic excellence of a leading luxury interior design business in the UAE. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will shape design governance, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and deliver exceptional residential, hospitality, and mixed-use projects
  • Lead the creative vision of a luxury interior design business
  • Drive design excellence, innovation and quality across high-profile projects.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading luxury interior design and creative consultancy recognized for delivering sophisticated, high-end environments across prime residential, hospitality and mixed-use developments. With a strong reputation for design excellence, innovation, and craftsmanship, the business partners with discerning clients to create distinctive, execution-ready spaces that combine creativity, functionality, and commercial success. They operate based out of UAE with an international presence

Job Description

  • Define and lead the company's overall creative vision, design philosophy, and aesthetic direction.
  • Establish and continuously enhance design standards, guidelines, and creative governance frameworks.
  • Oversee design quality across interior design, architecture, and FF&E deliverables.
  • Lead design reviews and ensure projects achieve exceptional quality and consistency.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to align design ambitions with commercial and operational objectives.
  • Drive innovation initiatives that strengthen the firm's creative differentiation and market position.
  • Provide strategic oversight of FF&E selection, supplier relationships, and material curation.
  • Act as the senior creative authority for concept approvals, design direction, and quality assurance.
  • Present design solutions and creative strategies to executive stakeholders and clients.
  • Champion a culture of collaboration, accountability, and design excellence across multidisciplinary teams.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related design discipline.
  • 15+ years of experience within leading design studios, design consultancies luxury design environments.
  • Proven track record in a Creative Director, Design Director, or similar senior leadership role.
  • Strong portfolio of delivered luxury residential, hospitality, mixed-use, or high-end commercial projects.
  • Exceptional design sensibility combined with technical and execution expertise.
  • Experience developing design standards, quality frameworks, and creative processes across large teams.
  • Strong FF&E knowledge and exposure to international brands, suppliers, and collaborations.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to shape the creative direction of a highly respected luxury design business.
  • Direct access to executive leadership and influence over company-wide design strategy.
  • Work on prestigious, design-led projects across the UAE and wider region.
  • Lead and mentor a talented multidisciplinary team of designers and architects.
  • Competitive executive-level remuneration package.
  • Platform to build industry recognition and contribute to award-winning projects.



If you are ready to move forward in your career as a Creative Director, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Saurabh Kohli
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7090862

Job summary

Sector
Property
Subsector
Architecture / Design
Industry
Property
Where
Dubai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Saurabh Kohli
Job reference
JN-082026-7090862