Interior Designer

Position Summary

The Interior Designer will support the fit-out site supervision team by bridging design intent with on-site execution, ensuring design specifications are accurately interpreted and implemented during construction while maintaining quality, aesthetics, and functionality throughout the fit-out process.

Position Summary

The Interior Designer will support the fit-out site supervision team by bridging design intent with on-site execution, ensuring design specifications are accurately interpreted and implemented during construction while maintaining quality, aesthetics, and functionality throughout the fit-out process.

Key Responsibilities

• Review architectural and interior design drawings, specifications, material schedules, and material submittals/samples to ensure site teams understand design intent before work beging, participate in factory visits with client representatives when required
• Be present full-time at the site office to conduct regular site walks and monitor fit-out progress, verifying that finishes, FF&E, and installations align with approved designs
• Coordinate with contractors, project managers, and MEP teams to resolve design-related site issues and clashes
• Review and approve material and finish samples on-site, confirming compliance with specifications before installation
• Support the client, where needed, with quantity surveys of materials delivered to site or warehouse
• Prepare and maintain site observation reports and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) as required
• Prepare and maintain snag lists and punch lists, tracking issues through to closure
• Assess design variations or value-engineering proposals raised on-site and advise on impact to design intent, budget, and timeline
• Liaise with vendors and suppliers on custom furniture, joinery, and finishes, verifying quality during fabrication and installation
• Maintain as-built drawings and update design documentation based on site changes
• Ensure adherence to project timelines and flag potential delays related to design or material issues
• Liaise with civil defense consultants to ensure fit-out designs and installations comply with fire and life safety requirements, supporting approvals as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in interior design with exposure to site execution or fit-out supervision.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and/or Revit; familiarity with MS Office and project management tools.
• Strong understanding of construction materials, finishes, and fit-out methodologies.
• Knowledge of relevant Saudi building codes and compliance standards.
• Experience working on projects with internationally recognized architectural or design firms is a plus
• Background in high-end commercial office interiors is considered an advantage

Key Skills

• Problem-solving ability to address on-site design and construction challenges
• Effective communication and coordination skills for working with multidisciplinary teams
• Comfort working directly with contractors and site teams in a live construction environment, including the ability to give clear, actionable direction under time or client pressure
• Ability to read, interpret, and cross-check architectural, MEP, and interior fit-out drawings against on-site conditions to identify discrepancies before they become costly rework
• Hands‑on knowledge of fit-out materials and finishes (joinery, veneers, stone, metals, paint systems, flooring) and their behavior under real site conditions, including tolerances and common failure points