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. 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

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

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