Job Description
The Interior Designer serves as the primary strategic liaison between clients and the design/project teams, ensuring that EVA Interiors consistently delivers creative, functional, and commercially viable design solutions.
This role is pivotal in maintaining long-term partnerships, driving client satisfaction, and ensuring smooth project execution across all phases—concept, design, and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Client Relationship Management • Act as the main point of contact for key clients, ensuring timely communication and trust-based partnerships. • Understand client vision, requirements, and budget, and translate them into clear deliverables for the design team. • Lead client presentations, negotiations, and project updates, ensuring professional representation of EVA Interiors.
Project & Design Coordination • Work closely with Designers, Project Managers, and Planning Engineers to ensure design intent aligns with project execution. • Track project milestones, deadlines, and deliverables; proactively identify risks and ensure timely resolution. • Support the technical and commercial teams in preparing proposals, design revisions, and contractual documents. • Ensure compliance with EVA Interiors SOPs and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Business Development & Commercial Growth • Develop and maintain long-term client relationships, identifying opportunities for repeat business and cross-selling. • Contribute to proposal writing, RFP responses, and tender submissions. • Partner with the Marketing & BD teams to enhance EVA Interiors brand visibility in the UAE design market. • Monitor competitor activities, market trends, and client feedback to refine EVA's client engagement strategy.
Team Leadership & Mentoring • Guide junior Relationship Managers and support staff in managing client portfolios. • Share best practices in client communication, project tracking, and conflict resolution. • Support training initiatives for design and project teams to enhance client-centric service delivery.
Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in interior design, Architecture. • 7–10 years proven experience in client-facing roles within the interior design, architecture. • Strong understanding of design processes, project delivery cycles, and commercial terms in the UAE market. • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills in English (Arabic is an advantage). • Proficiency in MS Office, CRM tools, and exposure to design software (AutoCAD, 3D Max, Revit) is a plus.
Skills & Competencies:
• Client-Centric Mindset: Strong ability to build trust and long-term partnerships. • Business Acumen: Commercially savvy, with ability to align design solutions with client budgets and ROI. • Leadership: Ability to guide and mentor junior team members. • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and resolution skills for handling escalations. • Cultural Awareness: Familiarity with UAE's diverse business and client landscape.
EVA Interiors Values Alignment:
• Quality & Creativity: Uphold EVA's reputation for innovative and high-standard designs. • Accountability & Time Management: Deliver commitments reliably and professionally. • Team Spirit & Communication: Work collaboratively with design and project teams. • Practicality & Technical Excellence: Ensure feasible, cost-effective, and impactful design delivery.
