Workplace Interior Design Director
For over 50 years, Gensler has been a pioneer in creating great places that enhance the quality of work and life. Today, Gensler has more than 5,000 professionals networked across 46 locations.
At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We're not just designers. We're tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you're into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there's something here for everyone.
Our depth of expertise spans disciplines-from aviation and transportation to education, hospitality, retail, technology and more. Whether we're refreshing a retailer's brand, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient and more impactful
At our core we embody an entrepreneurial spirit, always looking ahead for new ways to innovate and add to our clients' success. Our work reflects a commitment to sustainability and the belief that design has the power to transform organizations and change lives.
Your Role As a Gensler Workplace Interior Design Director , you will lead a creative, collaborative interior design team dedicated to producing functionally beautiful spaces for clients. Use your unique design perspective to bring new approaches to design process and strategy, develop next-generation talent, and help our clients redefine what's possible.
You will create and develop overall interior design concepts, formulate design presentation strategies, and provide creative leadership to the interiors team through a variety of project types.
What You Will Do - Lead the creative interiors efforts on client projects, developing overall design concepts and design presentation strategies
- Lead interior design efforts that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning and construction documentation
- Advise on the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and lighting
- Supervise the generation of finish plans, specifications, and material selections needed for construction
- Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
- Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators
- Mentor and provide creative direction to interior design teams
- Act as the primary interior design interface with clients and consultants
- Collaborate with team members and colleagues to promote an inter-disciplinary design approach and philosophy
- Participate in business development and marketing efforts
Requirements - 10+ years' professional experience
- Advanced degree in Interior Design
- Experience creating and developing overall design concepts and formulating design presentation strategies
- Outstanding graphic presentation skills
- Proven track record of success in maintaining and growing client relationships
- Strong, persuasive communicator with excellent verbal presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex design concepts to clients
- International design experience a plus
- A desire to mentor team members, offer guidance and leadership
- Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications
- Experience with Revit, SketchUp, AutoCad, Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant software
Skills Interior Design Director
Job Details Job Location Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Company Industry
Architecture
Company Type
Recruitment Agency
Job Role Design, Creative, and Arts
Employment Type
Full Time Employee
Monthly Salary Range
Unspecified
Number of Vacancies
Unspecified
Job Ref.
JB3826934
Preferred Candidate
Career Level
Mid Career
Years of Experience Min: 10
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