Bone is looking for a senior interior designer/architect to join its team in Dubai, UAE.
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and design-driven senior interior designer/architect to join our team in Dubai.
This role requires someone with strong conceptual thinking, refined design sensibility, and the technical capability to carry a project from concept to completion with minimal supervision.
The ideal candidate has a minimum of 8-10 years of experience working on high-end interior and architectural projects, can lead design packages confidently and thrives in a collaborative yet fast-paced environment.
This is a hands-on role for someone who takes ownership, communicates clearly, coordinates effectively with consultants and consistently delivers thoughtful, well-resolved work.
Key responsibilities:
1. Concept development and design direction
- lead the creation of strong, contextually grounded concepts for interior and architectural projects
- develop mood boards, design narratives, space planning options, and early-stage visualisations
- present design ideas confidently to the founder, internal team and clients
2. Design packages and technical drawings
- produce and oversee comprehensive drawing sets across concept, schematic, and detailed design stages
- ensure all design details, material specifications, and technical solutions are well-resolved and aligned with project intent
- review and refine drawings prepared by junior designers and draftsmen
3. Project leadership and coordination
- take charge of assigned projects, ensuring design quality, accuracy and timely delivery
- coordinate directly with consultants (MEP, structural, lighting, landscape), suppliers, and contractors
- lead or support client meetings, ensuring all design updates are clear, structured and professionally communicated
4. Material research and specification
- source materials, finishes, fixtures, furniture, lighting and design elements aligned with the project’s vision
- prepare FF&E schedules and specification packages with accuracy and clarity
- manage samples, approvals and coordination with suppliers.
5. Site reviews and quality control
- conduct site visits to verify design implementation and address discrepancies early
- liaise with contractors to resolve technical issues and ensure adherence to design intent
- provide marked-up drawings, clarifications, and site instructions when required
6. Team collaboration and mentorship
- work closely with the founder, project manager and technical team to maintain workflow efficiency
- guide and mentor junior designers where needed, ensuring consistency and quality
- participate actively in internal design reviews, bringing constructive and thoughtful feedback
7. Presentation and documentation
- prepare compelling presentations, reports, and design documentation for clients and internal reviews
- ensure all deliverables are organised, complete and aligned with project milestones
- support in competition entries, RFP submissions, and portfolio materials when required.
Personality and work style:
- strong design intuition and passion for materials, craftsmanship and spatial storytelling
- high attention to detail, with the ability to move between conceptual and technical thinking seamlessly
- proactive, resourceful, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- confident communicator with excellent organisation and follow-through
- comfortable taking initiative, solving problems, and operating with a sense of ownership
- collaborative, open to feedback, and committed to design excellence
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