Senior Interior Designer
Pace | Architecture, Engineering + Planning · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Apply & track with Apply EdgeWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Interior Designer (Site Supervision) to join our project team in Riyadh. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a prestigious high-rise hospitality development, ensuring the highest standards of design quality, technical compliance, and site execution.Candidates must possess extensive experience in 5-star hotels and luxury hospitality projects, with a strong background in architectural finishes, fit-out, and FF&E.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Interior Design and Architectural site supervision activities throughout the project lifecycle.- Review and approve all Interior Design and Architectural engineering submissions, including:- Shop Drawings- Material Data Sheets- Material Samples- Mood Boards- Method Statements- Mock-ups- FF&E Submittals- All related technical documentation.- Supervise and monitor daily site activities to ensure compliance with the approved design, project specifications, quality standards, and contract requirements.- Lead the site supervision team and coordinate inspection activities with all stakeholders.- Prepare weekly progress reports, executive presentations, and technical summaries for senior management, the client, and the Engineer.- Attend and lead technical coordination meetings with the Client, Consultant, Contractors, and Sub-consultants to resolve design and construction issues.- Develop practical technical solutions for design conflicts, site constraints, and incomplete or conflicting design information.- Review contractors' work progress, identify risks, and ensure timely resolution of technical issues.- Coordinate closely with Architectural, Structural, MEP, FF&E, and specialist disciplines to achieve seamless project delivery.- Ensure all works comply with quality standards, project specifications, local regulations, and international hospitality standards.Qualifications & Experience:- Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related discipline.- Minimum 10 years of proven experience as a Senior Interior Designer in site supervision.- Mandatory experience in 5-star hotels, luxury resorts, or luxury hospitality developments.- Strong expertise in Architectural finishes, Interior Fit-out, and FF&E packages.- Previous experience working with Engineering Consultants or Construction Supervision teams is mandatory.- Contracting experience will be considered a significant advantage.- High-rise building experience is highly preferred.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in:- AutoCAD- Autodesk Revit- Adobe Photoshop- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)- Strong ability to prepare professional technical presentations and executive reports.Competencies:- Excellent leadership and team management skills.- Strong planning, coordination, and organizational abilities.- Outstanding presentation and communication skills.- Excellent technical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced site environment.- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and project excellence.- Physically capable of performing regular site inspections and monitoring construction activities across a large-scale project.