Director Design Interiors Gensler Abu Dhabi

Job Description:
As a Gensler Interior Design Director, you will lead a creative, collaborative interior design team dedicated to producing functionally beautiful spaces for clients. Use your unique design perspective to bring new approaches to design process and strategy, develop next-generation talent, and help our clients redefine what’s possible.

You will create and develop overall interior design concepts, formulate design presentation strategies, and provide creative leadership to the interiors team through a variety of project types.

What You Will Do
Lead the creative interiors efforts on client projects, developing overall design concepts and design presentation strategies
Lead interior design efforts that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning and construction documentation
Advise on the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and lighting
Supervise the generation of finish plans, specifications, and material selections needed for construction
Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators
Mentor and provide creative direction to interior design teams
Act as the primary interior design interface with clients and consultants
Collaborate with team members and colleagues to promote an inter-disciplinary design approach and philosophy
Participate in business development and marketing efforts


Your Qualifications
10+ years’ professional experience
Advanced degree in Interior Design or a related field preferred
Experience creating and developing overall design concepts and formulating design presentation strategies
Outstanding graphic presentation skills
Proven track record of success in maintaining and growing client relationships
Strong, persuasive communicator with excellent verbal presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex design concepts to clients
International design experience a plus
A desire to mentor team members, offer guidance and leadership
Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications
Experience with Revit, SketchUp, AutoCad, Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant software

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