About The Role:
Our client, a prestigious and highly regarded multidisciplinary design consultancy with an established presence across the Middle East, is seeking a highly experienced and creative Associate Director of Interior Design to join their Kuwait studio. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead corporate workplace and hospitality projects across the region and play a pivotal role in shaping innovative, sustainable, and award-winning interior environments.
This is a key leadership position within one of the top practices in the region, where you will work alongside some of the most inspiring and influential leaders in the field. Our client is looking for a creative visionary – someone who can tell a story through design, motivate teams, and bring a transformational approach to projects. The Associate Director will be instrumental in driving the creative vision, mentoring future design leaders, and contributing to high-profile projects across the GCC.
On offer is a highly competitive salary, benefits, and relocation package, a welcoming and supportive company culture, and the opportunity to work with a trailblazing and highly respected practice on landmark projects that will put you on the map as a designer.
Note: This role is open to overseas designers, and our client will provide full support with relocation and visas.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a creative design leader, overseeing all stages from concept to delivery on major projects.
* Lead design direction and ensure creative excellence throughout the project lifecycle.
* Inspire, mentor, and manage design teams to deliver innovative and high-quality outcomes.
* Ensure design quality and consistency across all phases.
* Build and maintain strong client relationships.
* Collaborate closely with international consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
* Support business growth through project bids, proposals, and expanding the client portfolio.
Key Skills & Requirements
* 15+ years’ experience in commercial interiors, ideally across corporate workplaces and hospitality.
* Proven track record in building, leading, and managing interior design teams.
* Strong portfolio showcasing innovative and sustainable design solutions.
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in interior design, architecture, or a related field.
* Proficiency in Revit, BIM, Lumion, V-Ray, Grasshopper, SketchUp, and InDesign.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
* Fluent written and spoken English.
Desirable but not essential: Bilingual English/Arabic; LEED AP / WELL / RIBA / AIA certifications.
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