AHS

Automated fulfillment and distribution systems integrator

Interior Design Quality Director

Interior DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDubai - United Arab Emirates$240k - $300k

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of 8 years of experience in interior design, with significant site-based or 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.
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.
Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

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 result in costly rework.
Ensure interior design installations, including fit-out and custom-production project mock-ups (FIP), follow AHS quality standards and align with the interior design packages.
Act as the on-site authority for interior design matters, liaising with contractors, subcontractors, joinery workshops, and FF&E suppliers.
Coordinate with the design consultant or 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 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 for 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 installations 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 and VP of 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.

Desired Qualifications

Arabic language ability is a plus in the UAE site environment.

Interior Design Quality Director - Site Based

AHS · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-03

Salary: unknown currency 240,000–300,000

Workplace: on_site

Description

Department: Projects / Design & Quality Reports To: Head of Projects / VP Projects Location: Site-based (Dubai/UAE – villa & residential development projects) Employment Type: Full-time

Role Purpose

To lead and safeguard interior design quality across villa and residential development projects — from design intent through to final handover — ensuring that on-site execution, materials, finishes, and craftsmanship consistently meet the approved design standards, brand positioning, and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Design Quality Assurance

Review and validate interior design packages (FF&E, joinery, finishes, lighting, materials) against approved concept and design development documents before site execution.
Conduct regular site walkthroughs and quality inspections at each construction/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 all interior design installations, including project mock ups (FIP), of fit-out and custom productions follow the highest of AHS quality standards. Aligning to the ID packages.

Site Coordination

Act as the on-site authority for interior design matters, liaising directly with contractors, subcontractors, joinery workshops, and FF&E suppliers.
Coordinate with the design consultant/design studio to clarify details, resolve site queries, and manage design change requests.
Work closely with the Projects team to align interior design milestones with the overall construction program.
Inspection of all fit-out installations and to create detailed reports for VP of Design reviews and approvals.

Quality Control & Standards

Develop and maintain interior finishing quality benchmarks, snag-list protocols, and inspection checklists specific to villa/residential standards.
Own the snagging and de-snagging process for interior scopes through to handover.
Approve material and finish samples/mock-ups prior to full rollout.
Sign off of site installation related to the interior design and custom furniture and lighting manufacturing.

Documentation & Reporting

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/VP Projects.
Flag risks related to design-execution gaps, material lead times, or contractor performance.

Stakeholder Management

Represent design quality interests in site coordination meetings.
Support procurement in evaluating contractor/vendor capability for interior finishing works.
Liaise with ownership/client representatives on design quality matters as required.

Requirements

Experience

Minimum 8 years +' experience in interior design, with significant site-based/execution experience on high-end villa or luxury residential projects.
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 / Bespoke manufacturing experience with high end global suppliers across both residential and luxury hospitality.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.

Skills & Competencies

Proficiency in AutoCAD/relevant design software for reviewing drawings; familiarity with project management/reporting tools.
Fluent English (Arabic a plus, given UAE site environment).

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About the Company

AHS

Automated fulfillment and distribution systems integrator

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: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Erlanger, KY
Founded: 1973

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