Senior Interior Designer

Role Description The Senior Interior Designer will lead the design process from concept to completion for residential and commercial projects. This full-time, on-site role based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia involves developing design concepts, preparing detailed drawings, and coordinating FF&E selections that align with client requirements and project budgets. Daily responsibilities include meeting with clients, conducting site visits and surveys, creating space plans, overseeing construction documentation, and collaborating with architects, contractors, and suppliers to ensure design intent is executed accurately. The role also involves mentoring junior designers, reviewing design deliverables for quality and consistency, and supporting project management activities such as schedules, approvals, and stakeholder communication. The Senior Interior Designer will help uphold Bothina Design’s standards of excellence and contribute to continuous improvement in design processes and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong interior design expertise, including concept development, Interior Design principles, and practical application in residential and commercial projects.
• Proficiency in Architecture-related coordination, including integration of design with structural, MEP, and other technical disciplines.
• Advanced skills in Space Planning to create functional, efficient, and aesthetically balanced layouts.
• Experience producing detailed Construction Drawings and documentation for tender, approvals, and on-site execution.
• Solid understanding of FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment) selection, specification, and sourcing.
• Competence with industry-standard design and visualization software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit or similar BIM tools, SketchUp, 3D rendering software, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly explain design concepts to clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Strong project coordination and time-management skills, with experience handling multiple projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including mentoring junior team members and contributing to a collaborative studio culture.
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field; relevant professional certifications or portfolio of completed projects are highly valued.
• At least 3 years of experience working on-site and collaborating with construction teams.