Senior Interior Designer – Architecture

Location: Abu Dhabi or Dubai(This role can be based out of either our Abu Dhabi or Dubai Studio.

Please note that this position requires regular travel between both studios to ensure effective collaboration across the team).Reports to: Dubai and Abu Dhabi Studio Leads and Head of Interior DesignFull Time, Permanent Who We AreBroadway Malyan is a global architecture, urbanism and design practice, creating cities, buildings and places with a strong sense of identity and long-term value. Our work spans a broad range of sectors, scales and geographies, bringing together architecture, masterplanning, urban design, interiors, research, coordination and project management. As an employee-owned practice, we have built an inclusive and collaborative culture where our people share responsibility for the future of the business. We are committed to investing in our people, strengthening client relationships and using design, technology and innovation to improve the future of the built environment.The interiors team in London is entering an exciting period of growth, expanding its typological range and building on strong foundations to deliver work across luxury hospitality, residential and commercial sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at a pivotal moment of growth and help define our creative trajectory.Job PurposeYou will lead projects from concept through to completion, developing narratives, driving creative quality at every stage and building strong client relationships. You will work closely with the Head of Interior and collaborate with our architecture and masterplanning teams on integrated projects across multiple typologies. This is a hands-on creative leadership role for someone who cares as deeply about the quality of the thinking as the quality of the output. Responsibilities Clients & Pipeline: Develop and communicate compelling design narratives, to clients, contractors and the wider team, with clarity and confidence. Contribute to pitches, proposals and business development opportunities alongside the Dubai and Abu Dhabi Studio Leads and the Head of Interior Design. Project Leadership: Lead interior design projects from concept through to technical delivery, maintaining creative vision and design integrity at every stage. Ensure the highest standards of design quality from the first sketch to the final detail, including regular site visits and sign-off on bespoke elements prior to delivery. Collaborate with architects, engineers and specialist consultants throughout the project, contributing to an integrated design approach. Studio Leadership: Mentor junior designers, cultivating a studio culture built on creative rigour, curiosity and mutual respect. Required Skills & Competencies 5+ years of experience within the region. Extensive interior design experience within a high-quality studio environment, with a portfolio that demonstrates genuine design intelligence and a strong point of view. Experience across at least two of the following sectors is essential: retail, hospitality, high-end residential or mixeduse. Workplace design experience is advantageous. Proven ability to lead projects from concept through to completion, managing client relationships, consultant teams and internal resources simultaneously. A confident communicator with the ability to manage stakeholders, clients, contractors and within a multidisciplinary team. Comfortable presenting design ideas and defending creative decisions with conviction. Technically proficient across AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and/or Rhino.Experience in sourcing materials within the region and formally presenting to clientsDesirable Qualities for Success Experience with Revit, Enscape or similar modelling and visualisation tools is advantageous. Experience working within an integrated architecture and interior design practice is advantageous but not essential. An entrepreneurial spirit, someone who is excited by the opportunity to help build something, not just deliver it. Key measures of successSuccess in this role will include: Commercial Performance of projects. Delivery and Operational Discipline. Management & People. Quality, compliance and Risk management.What We OfferCompetitive salary commensurate with experience. Employee ownership - a genuine stake in the practice's success and a share in its growth. Opportunities to work with different studios across the world.Learning & development incentives. Private healthcare. Broadway Malyan is an equal opportunities employer