Interior Design Quality Director
About the job
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in interior design, with significant site-based execution experience on high-end villa or luxury residential projects.
- A proven track record overseeing interior fit-out quality from design through handover.
- Experience working directly with contractors, joinery workshops, and FF&E suppliers in a live construction environment.
- Custom or bespoke manufacturing experience with high-end global suppliers across residential and luxury hospitality projects.
- A bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or relevant design software for reviewing drawings.
- Familiarity with project management and reporting tools.
- Fluent English.
- Lead and safeguard interior design quality across villa and residential development projects from design intent through final handover.
- Review and validate interior design packages, including FF&E, joinery, finishes, lighting, and materials, against approved concept and design development documents before site execution.
- Conduct regular site walkthroughs and quality inspections at each construction and fit-out stage to verify alignment with design intent.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies between design drawings and on-site execution before they become costly rework.
- Ensure interior design installations, including project mock-ups (FIP), fit-out, and custom productions, follow AHS quality standards and align with the interior design packages.
- Act as the on-site authority for interior design matters and liaise with contractors, subcontractors, joinery workshops, and FF&E suppliers.
- Coordinate with the design consultant or design studio to clarify details, resolve site queries, and manage design change requests.
- Work with the Projects team to align interior design milestones with the overall construction program.
- Inspect all fit-out installations and create detailed reports for VP of Design reviews and approvals.
- Develop and maintain interior finishing quality benchmarks, snag-list protocols, and inspection checklists specific to villa and residential standards.
- Own the snagging and de-snagging process for interior scopes through handover.
- Approve material and finish samples and mock-ups before full rollout.
- Sign off on site installation related to interior design, custom furniture, and lighting manufacturing.
- Maintain a master log of design queries (RFIs), approvals, variations, and quality inspection reports.
- Provide regular progress and quality status reports to the Head of Projects or VP Projects.
- Flag risks related to design-execution gaps, material lead times, or contractor performance.
- Represent design quality interests in site coordination meetings.
- Support procurement in evaluating contractor and vendor capability for interior finishing works.
- Liaise with ownership or client representatives on design quality matters as required.
- Arabic language skills are a plus, given the UAE site environment.
About the company
AHS is a full-service integrator of automated fulfillment and distribution systems, serving 3PL providers, eCommerce, retail, wholesale, food and beverage, and healthcare. It designs and implements warehouse operations using automated equipment, software, and controls to streamline picking, packing, and shipping. As a division of Hy-Tek Material Handling, AHS leverages decades of experience and strong partner relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions that connect people, processes, and technology. What sets AHS apart is its long track record (45 years), deep cross-industry expertise, and commitment to meeting and exceeding customer expectations through collaborative implementation and reliable service. Its goal is to help clients improve efficiency, accuracy, and throughput in their fulfillment and distribution operations.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Erlanger, Kentucky
Founded
1973
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AHS signed U Phu Quoc on 2 February 2026, adding a 2029 beachfront resort.
- AHS added Lang Co Beach Resort in Vietnam on 5 June 2026, expanding its pipeline.
- AHS reported new Egypt and Thailand leadership appointments in August 2026, signaling active regional scaling.
What critics are saying
- AHS lacks public financial disclosure, making 2026 cash generation and leverage impossible to verify.
- Hotel openings in Phu Quoc for 2029 and Egypt in 2026 create execution risk.
- AHS depends on third-party owners; deal slippage or owner distress can quickly cancel growth.
What makes AHS unique
- Absolute Hotel Services uses an asset-light management and branding model across Asia, MEA, and India.
- AHS launched Absolute Culinary Collective on 3 December 2025 to differentiate hotel dining.
- AHS keeps promoting internal operators like Wayne Woods and Napan J. Khumbute during expansion.
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