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Design Director Creative Director - Luxury Interiors - UAE

Talentmate

United Arab Emirates

28th August 2026

2608-2544-2092

Job Description

Lead the creative vision of a luxury interior design business
Drive design excellence, innovation and quality across high-profile projects.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading luxury interior design and creative consultancy recognized for delivering sophisticated, high-end environments across prime residential, hospitality and mixed-use developments. With a strong reputation for design excellence, innovation, and craftsmanship, the business partners with discerning clients to create distinctive, execution-ready spaces that combine creativity, functionality, and commercial success. They operate based out of UAE with an international presence

Job Description

Define and lead the company's overall creative vision, design philosophy, and aesthetic direction.
Establish and continuously enhance design standards, guidelines, and creative governance frameworks.
Oversee design quality across interior design, architecture, and FF&E deliverables.
Lead design reviews and ensure projects achieve exceptional quality and consistency.
Collaborate with senior leadership to align design ambitions with commercial and operational objectives.
Drive innovation initiatives that strengthen the firm's creative differentiation and market position.
Provide strategic oversight of FF&E selection, supplier relationships, and material curation.
Act as the senior creative authority for concept approvals, design direction, and quality assurance.
Present design solutions and creative strategies to executive stakeholders and clients.
Champion a culture of collaboration, accountability, and design excellence across multidisciplinary teams.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related design discipline.
15+ years of experience within leading design studios, design consultancies luxury design environments.
Proven track record in a Creative Director, Design Director, or similar senior leadership role.
Strong portfolio of delivered luxury residential, hospitality, mixed-use, or high-end commercial projects.
Exceptional design sensibility combined with technical and execution expertise.
Experience developing design standards, quality frameworks, and creative processes across large teams.
Strong FF&E knowledge and exposure to international brands, suppliers, and collaborations.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to shape the creative direction of a highly respected luxury design business.
Direct access to executive leadership and influence over company-wide design strategy.
Work on prestigious, design-led projects across the UAE and wider region.
Lead and mentor a talented multidisciplinary team of designers and architects.
Competitive executive-level remuneration package.
Platform to build industry recognition and contribute to award-winning projects.

If you are ready to move forward in your career as a Creative Director, we encourage you to apply.

Contact: Saurabh Kohli

Quote job ref: JN-082026-7090862

Job Details

Role Level:	Not Applicable	Work Type:	Full-Time
Country:	United Arab Emirates	City:	Dubai
Company Website:	https://redirect.michaelpage.com/mp-home	Job Function:	Design & Creative Arts
Company Industry/ Sector:	Other

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