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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

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Overview Of The Role:

• The Senior Design Manager role focuses on design management tasks for multiple complex projects, including atypical projects, within the Design department. Responsibilities encompass managing consultants and stakeholders, technical evaluations of design quality, engineering systems, statutory considerations, constructability, and deliverables completeness. The role also involves leading internal design studies and research, supporting market research, and assisting in development strategy definition. The Senior Design Manager is indirectly responsible for the financial performance of development projects and plays a pivotal role in achieving informed executive decisions through detailed design briefings and presentations.

What You Will Do:

Design Management

• Define the Design Brief, including physical characteristics, location, context, and key design objectives.
• Create detailed design briefs incorporating product objectives, project descriptions, and relevant background information.
• Coordinate with the Project Management department on infrastructure, engineering, delivery, and statutory considerations.
• Guide projects through various stages from design vision to tender documentation and provide advisory support.
• Define timeframes, design aspirations, and documentation requirements with consultants through meetings and workshops.
• Lead reviews for compliance with development objectives, costs, user experience, functionality, and aesthetics.
• Conduct comprehensive technical reviews on design criteria, performance, engineering, systems, and statutory issues.
• Prepare detailed commentary on design deliverables for executive presentations, including visualizations and diagrams.
• Assess design change implications on time, cost, and quality, and make recommendations.
• Ensure the approval of projects throughout pre-contract stages concerning design and financial feasibility.
• Resolve conflicting feedback in the best interest of the company and explain rationale to concerned parties.
• Secure statutory approvals via consultants and coordinate with statutory authority liaison.
• Develop marketing collateral for project launches, including unit plans, lease drawings, and renderings.

Research and Development

• Lead research on city design topics such as smart city technologies and sustainability.
• Research product design topics including smart living technologies and urban farming.
• Develop and refine departmental processes, guidelines, standards, and templates for design.
• Support market and economic analysis related to new product types and positioning strategies.
• Advise on development potential considering site, context, and regulations.
• Advise on aspects of development briefs, including project positioning and statistics.
• Conduct independent cost analysis and coordinate with Commercial department for benchmarks.
• Support return on investment calculations for various product design considerations.
• Manage project schedules and progress reporting for executive leadership review.
• Lead contract and commercial management, ensuring completeness of submissions and evaluations.
• Define procurement strategy and manage the pre-qualification and assessment of consultants.
• Prepares all relevant RFP documents including scopes of work, services, and schedules.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Advanced skills in architecture and interior design, including graphics and presentations.
• Proficiency in MEP systems, structural engineering, and civil works.
• Ability to prepare clear and compelling executive presentations.
• Expertise in CAD, BIM, Primavera, or Microsoft Project.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in design and management roles, mainly with leading developers or consultancy firms.
• In-depth experience managing residential and commercial design projects, with hospitality projects as a plus.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.
• Advanced knowledge in building technical requirements, including structural, MEP systems, and statutory authorities.
• Proficiency in graphic and presentation skills, including Adobe Suite and CAD.
• Experience in MS Office, Primavera, or Microsoft Project.

About Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate
The real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is responsible for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across MENA. With high-quality residential, business, retail, tourism, educational and healthcare developments, the master developer caters to the diverse needs of cities and communities in the region. From origination, conception, development, sales, procurement and construction of mega-projects and the leasing, operation and management of these projects after completion, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) has been developing and managing owned landbanks, unlocking the economic potential of the region and contributing to future development for more than 40 years. Our focus is to enable and invest in meaningful relationships to make our properties the best places to live and work, build additional products and services and enable partnerships to create true value to our customers throughout their entire experience with us. AFGRE is responsible for master planning of all projects in its portfolio, including two large scale mixed use destinations: Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City.

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As a Spatial Planning Technical Lead in WSP Development, Planning & Urban Design team, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership on major spatial planning and master planning projects, and developing the technical capabilities of the wider Development, Planning and Urban Design team
+ Provide technical leadership for major spatial planning, master planning and development projects in KSA, ensuring they align with client expectations, local regulations, and WSP Quality and Ways of Working requirements
+ Deliver comprehensive and well considered reports and presentations to clients, partners, and internal teams, ensuring clear communication of project goals and progress.
+ Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government bodies, developers, and clients.
+ Lead and be at the forefront of efforts and initiatives to place WSP DPUD team at the leading edge of industry trends, emerging technologies, regulatory changes and spatial planning and design approaches .
+ Ensure compliance with KSA's urban planning and development regulations and industry best practices.
+ Lead, manage, mentor and develop the WSP DPUD planning and design team in KSA, promoting professional development, knowledge-sharing, training programmes and initiatives to grow and evolve skillsets to meet business, client and project requirements.
+ Contribute to business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, preparing proposals, and securing projects in urban planning and development.
+ Bachelor's degree in spatial/regional/urban planning or a related field (Master's degree is advantageous).
+ Member of a globally recognized spatial / urban panning professional body (e.g APA, RTPI, etc)
+ Minimum 15 years post qualification experience in spatial planning projects, with significant experience working in KSA and the wider Middle East.
+ Proven record in leading large-scale development projects and managing multidisciplinary teams, with evidence of leading at least 3 major spatial planning related projects in the past 5 years.
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
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As a Senior Consultant in Development Planning & Urban Design, you will play a key role in preparing and supporting a variety of planning projects, including general plans, master plans, specific plans, community plans, zoning updates, housing elements, grant applications, and corridor plans. You will oversee the development of high-quality documents, engagement materials, and exhibit boards, ensuring they are user-friendly and meet the needs of various stakeholders.
+ Prepares materials in support of general plans, master plans, specific plans, community plans, zoning updates, housing elements, grant applications, corridor plans, and other regulatory and policy planning projects
+ Oversees the development of high-quality, user-friendly documents, exhibit boards, and engagement materials
+ Performs demographic, economic, environmental, and other planning research, including spatial research using GIS, and coordinates interdisciplinary work that supports informed decision making
+ Works efficiently multiple projects at a time and prioritizes multiple tasks needed to meet deadlines
+ Provides support, as needed, to our broader planning, design, economics, and outreach team to ensure smooth execution of projects and continuity of excellent client relationships
+ Interprets and applies applicable government policies, codes, ordinances, and regulations
+ Writes and presents formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence.
+ Bachelor's degree in urban design/ civil engineering or related Degree program with experience in major infrastructure projects or programs
+ Postgraduate qualifications in relevant fields will be an added advantage
+ Professional registration with the appropriate institution preferred
+ Previous experience dealing with private/public sector clients and providing technical advisory on urban Design and infrastructure industry projects
+ Previous GCC experience, KSA experience preferred
+ Consultancy experience with practical knowledge and experience of current industry standards
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
**With us, you can. Apply today.**

Senior Consultant -Development, Planning and Urban Design Job Description

As a Senior Consultant in Development Planning & Urban Design, you will play a key role in preparing and supporting a variety of planning projects, including general plans, master plans, specific plans, community plans, zoning updates, housing elements, grant applications, and corridor plans. You will oversee the development of high-quality documents, engagement materials, and exhibit boards, ensuring they are user-friendly and meet the needs of various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepares materials in support of general plans, master plans, specific plans, community plans, zoning updates, housing elements, grant applications, corridor plans, and other regulatory and policy planning projects
• Oversees the development of high-quality, user-friendly documents, exhibit boards, and engagement materials
• Performs demographic, economic, environmental, and other planning research, including spatial research using GIS, and coordinates interdisciplinary work that supports informed decision making
• Works efficiently multiple projects at a time and prioritizes multiple tasks needed to meet deadlines
• Provides support, as needed, to our broader planning, design, economics, and outreach team to ensure smooth execution of projects and continuity of excellent client relationships
• Interprets and applies applicable government policies, codes, ordinances, and regulations
• Writes and presents formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban design/ civil engineering or related Degree program with experience in major infrastructure projects or programs
• Postgraduate qualifications in relevant fields will be an added advantage
• Professional registration with the appropriate institution preferred
• Previous experience dealing with private/public sector clients and providing technical advisory on urban Design and infrastructure industry projects
• Previous GCC experience, KSA experience preferred
• Consultancy experience with practical knowledge and experience of current industry standards

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.
**Job Description:**
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Interior Design Manager** . This position demands a blend of creativity, leadership, and technical expertise to manage large-scale luxury projects, working closely with clients, consultants, and project teams across global markets. The Sr. (ID) will lead the interior design efforts for high-end luxury construction projects, ensuring the highest standards of design, quality, and craftsmanship. The role requires an experienced professional with a strong background in managing luxury interior design projects internationally. The ID Manager will oversee all interior design phases, from concept development through to project completion, ensuring alignment with the client's vision, luxury standards, and project objectives.
**What You'll Be Doing**
**Interior Design Leadership & Oversight:**
- Lead the development of interior design concepts for luxury residential, commercial, and hospitality projects.
- Ensure that all design elements, including layouts, materials, finishes, and furnishings, meet luxury standards and reflect the client's vision.
- Provide strategic leadership to the interior design team, ensuring the seamless delivery of all design phases from concept through construction.
**Project Coordination & Collaboration:**
- Collaborate with architects, MEP teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure that interior design elements integrate smoothly with the overall project design.
- Lead coordination meetings with internal teams and external consultants to resolve design challenges and ensure alignment with luxury standards.
- Manage the interface between interior design and other disciplines, ensuring consistency and cohesion across all project elements.
**Luxury Interior Execution:**
- Oversee the selection and specification of high-end materials, finishes, fixtures, and custom furnishings, ensuring they align with the luxury project's design narrative.
- Ensure that all interior spaces reflect the unique luxury aesthetics required for each project, balancing functionality and elegance.
- Review detailed interior design documentation, drawings, and specifications, ensuring precision and adherence to luxury standards.
**Quality Control & Design Integrity:**
- Implement robust quality control processes to ensure that all interior design elements meet the highest luxury and craftsmanship standards.
- Regularly review design deliverables, ensuring they comply with the client's vision, international building codes, and local regulations.
- Ensure design integrity is maintained throughout construction and fit-out, coordinating closely with contractors and on-site teams to resolve any design-related issues.
**Client Engagement & Relationship Management:**
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on all interior design matters, understanding their expectations and ensuring the design exceeds them.
- Present interior design concepts, mood boards, material selections, and progress updates to clients, incorporating their feedback while maintaining the integrity of the luxury design vision.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring ongoing collaboration and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
**Budget & Schedule Management:**
- Work closely with the project management team to ensure that the interior design aligns with the overall project budget and schedule, without compromising luxury quality.
- Prepare and review cost estimates for interior design elements, ensuring selections align with project budgets and financial objectives.
- Monitor procurement and delivery of materials, furniture, and finishes to ensure timely completion in line with project milestones.
**Sustainability & Innovation:**
- Integrate sustainable and innovative design practices into luxury interiors, ensuring environmentally responsible solutions without sacrificing aesthetics.
- Stay updated with global trends in luxury interior design, ensuring the latest innovations and technologies are incorporated into project designs.
**What Required Skills You'll Bring:**
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
- A minimum of 18 years of experience in interior design management, with at least 10 years focused on luxury projects.
- Extensive international experience managing large-scale, high-end luxury residential, commercial, or hospitality projects.
- Strong background working with high-profile clients and delivering interior designs of the highest standards in international markets.
- Proficiency in interior design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and other visualization tools.
- Strong knowledge of luxury materials, finishes, and bespoke furnishings, including international sourcing and procurement.
- Deep understanding of local and international building codes, sustainability practices, and luxury design standards.
- Excellent leadership, team management, and mentoring abilities, with experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage with high-profile clients and senior stakeholders effectively.
- A keen eye for detail, with a deep understanding of luxury design aesthetics, craftsmanship, and quality.
- Professional certification or licensure in Interior Design (e.g., NCIDQ, ASID).
- Experience working in a PMC or consultancy environment.
- Familiarity with global luxury brands and working with high-end residential, hospitality, or commercial clients.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .
About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.
**Job Description:**
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Senior Interior Design Manager** . This position demands a blend of creativity, leadership, and technical expertise to manage large-scale luxury projects, working closely with clients, consultants, and project teams across global markets. The Sr. (ID) will lead the interior design efforts for high-end luxury construction projects, ensuring the highest standards of design, quality, and craftsmanship. The role requires an experienced professional with a strong background in managing luxury interior design projects internationally. The ID Manager will oversee all interior design phases, from concept development through to project completion, ensuring alignment with the client's vision, luxury standards, and project objectives.
**What You'll Be Doing**
**Interior Design Leadership & Oversight:**
- Lead the development of interior design concepts for luxury residential, commercial, and hospitality projects.
- Ensure that all design elements, including layouts, materials, finishes, and furnishings, meet luxury standards and reflect the client's vision.
- Provide strategic leadership to the interior design team, ensuring the seamless delivery of all design phases from concept through construction.
**Project Coordination & Collaboration:**
- Collaborate with architects, MEP teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure that interior design elements integrate smoothly with the overall project design.
- Lead coordination meetings with internal teams and external consultants to resolve design challenges and ensure alignment with luxury standards.
- Manage the interface between interior design and other disciplines, ensuring consistency and cohesion across all project elements.
**Luxury Interior Execution:**
- Oversee the selection and specification of high-end materials, finishes, fixtures, and custom furnishings, ensuring they align with the luxury project's design narrative.
- Ensure that all interior spaces reflect the unique luxury aesthetics required for each project, balancing functionality and elegance.
- Review detailed interior design documentation, drawings, and specifications, ensuring precision and adherence to luxury standards.
**Quality Control & Design Integrity:**
- Implement robust quality control processes to ensure that all interior design elements meet the highest luxury and craftsmanship standards.
- Regularly review design deliverables, ensuring they comply with the client's vision, international building codes, and local regulations.
- Ensure design integrity is maintained throughout construction and fit-out, coordinating closely with contractors and on-site teams to resolve any design-related issues.
**Client Engagement & Relationship Management:**
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on all interior design matters, understanding their expectations and ensuring the design exceeds them.
- Present interior design concepts, mood boards, material selections, and progress updates to clients, incorporating their feedback while maintaining the integrity of the luxury design vision.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring ongoing collaboration and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
**Budget & Schedule Management:**
- Work closely with the project management team to ensure that the interior design aligns with the overall project budget and schedule, without compromising luxury quality.
- Prepare and review cost estimates for interior design elements, ensuring selections align with project budgets and financial objectives.
- Monitor procurement and delivery of materials, furniture, and finishes to ensure timely completion in line with project milestones.
**Sustainability & Innovation:**
- Integrate sustainable and innovative design practices into luxury interiors, ensuring environmentally responsible solutions without sacrificing aesthetics.
- Stay updated with global trends in luxury interior design, ensuring the latest innovations and technologies are incorporated into project designs.
**What Required Skills You'll Bring:**
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
- A minimum of 20 years of experience in interior design management, with at least 10 years focused on luxury projects.
- Extensive international experience managing large-scale, high-end luxury residential, commercial, or hospitality projects.
- Strong background working with high-profile clients and delivering interior designs of the highest standards in international markets.
- Proficiency in interior design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and other visualization tools.
- Strong knowledge of luxury materials, finishes, and bespoke furnishings, including international sourcing and procurement.
- Deep understanding of local and international building codes, sustainability practices, and luxury design standards.
- Excellent leadership, team management, and mentoring abilities, with experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage with high-profile clients and senior stakeholders effectively.
- A keen eye for detail, with a deep understanding of luxury design aesthetics, craftsmanship, and quality.
- Professional certification or licensure in Interior Design (e.g., NCIDQ, ASID).
- Experience working in a PMC or consultancy environment.
- Familiarity with global luxury brands and working with high-end residential, hospitality, or commercial clients.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .
About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Overview

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Interior Design Manager. This position demands a blend of creativity, leadership, and technical expertise to manage large-scale luxury projects, working closely with clients, consultants, and project teams across global markets. The Sr. (ID) will lead the interior design efforts for high-end luxury construction projects, ensuring the highest standards of design, quality, and craftsmanship. The role requires an experienced professional with a strong background in managing luxury interior design projects internationally. The ID Manager will oversee all interior design phases, from concept development through to project completion, ensuring alignment with the client’s vision, luxury standards, and project objectives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Interior Design Leadership & Oversight: Lead the development of interior design concepts for luxury residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. Ensure that all design elements, including layouts, materials, finishes, and furnishings, meet luxury standards and reflect the client’s vision. Provide strategic leadership to the interior design team, ensuring the seamless delivery of all design phases from concept through construction.
• Project Coordination & Collaboration: Collaborate with architects, MEP teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure that interior design elements integrate smoothly with the overall project design. Lead coordination meetings with internal teams and external consultants to resolve design challenges and ensure alignment with luxury standards. Manage the interface between interior design and other disciplines, ensuring consistency and cohesion across all project elements.
• Luxury Interior Execution: Oversee the selection and specification of high-end materials, finishes, fixtures, and custom furnishings, ensuring they align with the luxury project’s design narrative. Ensure that all interior spaces reflect the unique luxury aesthetics required for each project, balancing functionality and elegance. Review detailed interior design documentation, drawings, and specifications, ensuring precision and adherence to luxury standards.
• Quality Control & Design Integrity: Implement robust quality control processes to ensure that all interior design elements meet the highest luxury and craftsmanship standards. Regularly review design deliverables, ensuring they comply with the client’s vision, international building codes, and local regulations. Ensure design integrity is maintained throughout construction and fit-out, coordinating closely with contractors and on-site teams to resolve any design-related issues.
• Client Engagement & Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on all interior design matters, understanding their expectations and ensuring the design exceeds them. Present interior design concepts, mood boards, material selections, and progress updates to clients, incorporating their feedback while maintaining the integrity of the luxury design vision. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring ongoing collaboration and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Budget & Schedule Management: Work closely with the project management team to ensure that the interior design aligns with the overall project budget and schedule, without compromising luxury quality. Prepare and review cost estimates for interior design elements, ensuring selections align with project budgets and financial objectives. Monitor procurement and delivery of materials, furniture, and finishes to ensure timely completion in line with project milestones.
• Sustainability & Innovation: Integrate sustainable and innovative design practices into luxury interiors, ensuring environmentally responsible solutions without sacrificing aesthetics. Stay updated with global trends in luxury interior design, ensuring the latest innovations and technologies are incorporated into project designs.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
• A minimum of 20 years of experience in interior design management, with at least 10 years focused on luxury projects.
• Extensive international experience managing large-scale, high-end luxury residential, commercial, or hospitality projects.
• Strong background working with high-profile clients and delivering interior designs of the highest standards in international markets.
• Proficiency in interior design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and other visualization tools.
• Strong knowledge of luxury materials, finishes, and bespoke furnishings, including international sourcing and procurement.
• Deep understanding of local and international building codes, sustainability practices, and luxury design standards.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and mentoring abilities, with experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage with high-profile clients and senior stakeholders effectively.
• A keen eye for detail, with a deep understanding of luxury design aesthetics, craftsmanship, and quality.
• Professional certification or licensure in Interior Design (e.g., NCIDQ, ASID).
• Experience working in a PMC or consultancy environment.
• Familiarity with global luxury brands and working with high-end residential, hospitality, or commercial clients.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to

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AHS, a leading luxury real estate developer, is on the lookout for a talented and experienced Senior Interior Design Manager to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the aesthetic and functional aspects of our luxury properties. You will oversee the interior design process from concept through execution, ensuring that each project meets both client expectations and brand standards.

Responsibilities

1. Develop innovative and creative design concepts that align with project goals and client requirements
2. Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of interior design elements
3. Prepare design presentations, mood boards, and comprehensive design documentation
4. Oversee the selection of materials, furnishings, and finishes, ensuring quality and adherence to budget
5. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to client specifications
6. Stay updated with current design trends, materials, and technologies in the interior design field
7. Facilitate client meetings to gather feedback and align design vision with client expectations

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design or a related field
2. Minimum of 7 years of experience in interior design, with a focus on luxury residential or commercial projects
3. Proven experience in leading and managing design teams
4. Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design styles and completed projects
5. Excellent communication and presentation skills
6. Strong knowledge of design software (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite)
7. Ability to manage project timelines and budgets effectively
8. Creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail
9. Knowledge of building codes, regulations, and sustainable design practices
10. Professional certification (e.g., NCIDQ) is a plus.

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Manager, Interior Design - EMEA page is loaded# Manager, Interior Design - EMEAlocations: Four Seasons Corporate Office, EMEA - Dubaitime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: October 31, 2025 (23 days left to apply)job requisition id: REQ **About Four Seasons:**Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.**About the location:**Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a global, luxury hotel management company. We manage over 120 hotels and resorts and 50 private residences in 47 countries around the world and growing. Central to Four Seasons employee experience and social impact programming is the company’s commitment to supporting cancer research, and the advancement of diversity, inclusion, equality and belonging at Four Seasons corporate offices and properties worldwide. At Four Seasons, we are powered by people and our culture enables everything we do.**The Role of Manager, Interior Design – EMEA:**We are seeking an experienced Manager, Interior Design – EMEA, to join our Four Seasons Corporate Office team in Dubai!Reporting to the Senior Director, Interior Design – EMEA, you will be responsible for supporting interior design work stream on new build, conversion, and renovation projects in the region, from pre-concept to post opening. Your focus will be on elevating design and product quality to ensure each project delivers a best-in-class Four Seasons guest experience.**Your key responsibilities will include:*** Supporting the EMEA Interior Design team in advancing new build and renovation projects, ensuring alignment with Four Seasons Design Standards and Design Briefs to deliver best-in-class guest experiences and exceptional ambiance.* Supporting and potentially leading renovation projects with Senior Director oversight for select projects, being the key FS contact for the Owner and Consultant team. Responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary Design Services team and internal stakeholders tasked with providing FS input for projects within the region.* Supporting development of Design Briefs with Senior Director oversight by liaising with internal departments to obtain data, conduct research, undertake analysis and collaborate with internal stakeholders.* For renovation projects, supporting the development of comprehensive Master Vision and Renovation Scope documents to outline short- and long-term interior design improvements to ensure alignment with brand quality requirements, product consistency, and a competitive market position.* Preparing Interior Design-related Consultant recommendations with Senior Director oversight.* Reviewing concept and schematic design presentations, detailed design drawings, finishes, FF+E specification submissions, shop drawings, material samples, and preparation of associated design review reports.* Conducting quality checks to ensure all projects are delivered in accordance with brand requirements and ensure the design incorporates both creative innovation and operational efficiency.* Attending core team meetings, design presentations, model room reviews, and site reviews as required, as well as support the production of related reports.* Supporting review of all FF+E and providing comments, including, but not limited to, specifications, drawings, materials, prototype reviews and model room reviews (as required).* Supporting and developing project lookbooks.* Contributing to sourcing preferred Interior Design and related consultants by presenting potential candidates for internal review, coordinating submission of qualifications, and supporting submission evaluation.* Conducting design research, travel trends and market research, image searches, etc., to contribute toward content for Design Briefs.* Contributing to internal Design Services initiatives and staying current with design trends, materials, and technology, implementing relevant innovations into Design Standards.**Our Ideal Manager, Interior Design - EMEA candidate will have:**A degree in Interior Design, and a minimum of 8 years’ experience in an international interior design firm focusing on hospitality design including luxury hotels, resorts, private residences, restaurants, bars, and entertainment projects. You should also have a minimum of 4 years of luxury brand corporate design team experience managing projects from the operator side, and at least 2 years of design management experience leading interior design projects. A Licensed / Registered Professional status (i.e., Registered Interior Designer, etc.) and LEED accreditation would be beneficial.You combine creative concept development skills with strong technical expertise, from space planning and FF&E review to coordinating multidisciplinary design input, with a passion for elevating guest experiences through thoughtful, innovative design.Proficient in industry-standard software and tools, you are detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities. Above all, you are a collaborative partner and creative problem solver, with the adaptability, initiative, and leadership presence to deliver projects that reflect Four Seasons’ standards of excellence.Travel will be required in this role, up to 40 – 60 days per annum.Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of; the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done. We look for talent who share the Golden Rule – people who, by nature, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us. As Four Seasons works towards phenomenal growth in the next decade, our most valuable partners continue to be our talent, with whom we have a strong relationship based on the Golden Rule. This relationship is made tangible by the awards received year after year by Four Seasons on a corporate level, as well as by our hotels, resorts and residences around the world, making us an undisputed “employer of choice.”Dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality, Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of -the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done. #J-18808-Ljbffr