Sr. Interior Designer (Fit-Out)

We are seeking a visionary, highly skilled Senior Interior Designer with exceptional leadership abilities and extensive project experience across commercial, retail, and hospitality interiors to lead our expanding design team.

This role is suited to a senior-level designer who excels in creative direction, complex space planning, and technical execution. The ideal candidate has a strong track record of steering projects from concept through to final delivery, and leading high-stakes client presentations. Preference will be given to candidates with international exposure having lived, studied, or worked abroad who bring a refined design sensibility shaped by multicultural experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Hands-On Creative Design & Concept Production

· Actively work on all design stages, personally prepare, review, and monitor the physical production of interior design concepts from initial brief to final client sign-off.

· Translate high-level client briefs, brand objectives, and commercial requirements into original design narratives, spatial layouts, and comprehensive design packages.

· Personally build, develop, review, and monitor advanced mood boards, sophisticated material palettes, color stories, and immersive visual themes.

· Drive innovative approaches to space planning, circulation flow, color psychology, materiality, advanced lighting, and texture through direct design work.

· Personally prepare, review, and monitor high-impact concept presentations, 3D renders, and technical design proposals that align with brand identity, project timelines, and strict budgets.

Design Development & Technical Execution

· Personally prepare, draft, review, and monitor detailed shop drawings, layout plans, and comprehensive design development packages.

· Directly produce, review, and monitor architectural and interior drawings, ensuring absolute precision and consistency with approved creative direction.

· Execute, review, and monitor sketches, layouts, and iterative design revisions hands-on throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.

· Collaborate closely with production, procurement, project management, and site teams to ensure the physical design intent is maintained during execution.

Project & Site Involvement

· Conduct critical site visits to evaluate spatial conditions, verify precise measurements, and directly inform accurate design development.

· Participate in coordination meetings with external consultants, contractors, engineers, and internal stakeholders to defend and adapt active designs.

· Ensure all created solutions are practical, buildable, compliant with local regulations, and strictly aligned with project schedules.

Client Interaction & Design Leadership

· Spearhead client pitches and personally present creative concepts, design packages, and strategies with confidence and authority.

· Engage directly with clients to gather feedback and execute design modifications hands-on while safeguarding the core design vision.

· Demonstrate best practices in hands-on design production.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.

Experience

· Minimum 6-8 years’ experience in a creative interior design role.

· Proven mastery in concept development, advanced mood boards, and high-level design storytelling.

· Extensive experience producing and overseeing comprehensive design packages for client and authority approvals.

· Substantial project exposure across large-scale commercial, retail, and hospitality interiors.

· Superior blend of visionary creative thinking and rigorous technical understanding.

· Proficiency in:

o AutoCAD o SketchUp o Photoshop (or equivalent) o 3D visualization / rendering tools

· Fluent in English (written and spoken).

· Arabic speaking is a strong plus.

Preferred

· International exposure: lived, studied, or worked abroad (Europe, UK, US, Canada preferred).

· Extensive experience in design-led studios or high-end interior fit-out environments.

· Proven background in GCC or international multi-project delivery environments.

· Demonstrated history of successful client-handling and business development support.

Technical Skills

· Advanced expertise in concept generation, storytelling, and custom millwork/detailing.

· Exceptional ability to translate high-level creative ideas into fully coordinated concept layouts, 3D visualizations, and documentation.

· Deep knowledge of global materials, finishes, custom furniture specifications, and spatial lighting design.

· Comprehensive understanding of interior construction methodologies, building codes, and cross-discipline coordination.

· Proven capability to manage multiple complex design projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Skills & Competencies

· Exceptional creative vision and refined aesthetic sensibility.

· Outstanding visual, verbal, and written communication skills.

· Confident, engaging, and persuasive presenter.

· Detail-oriented, highly imaginative, and solutions-driven mindset.

· Strong leadership qualities paired with collaborative team spirit.

Professional Attributes

· Concept-driven yet disciplined and meticulous in execution.

· Deeply passionate about global design trends, sustainable materials, and design innovation.

· Receptive to feedback and dedicated to continuous team and personal improvement.

· Professional, composed, and authoritative in high-pressure client-facing situations.

Pay: QAR10,000.00 - QAR18,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Doha: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in concept development, advanced mood boards, and high-level design storytelling? Please elaborate.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• creative interior design role: 6 years (Required)

• commercial, retail, & hospitality interiors: 4 years (Preferred)

• design-led studios or high-end interior fit-out environments: 4 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person