Interior Design Specialist – Materials, Finishes & Specifications

Who we are

Founded in 1978 Al Marwan Group is a diversified organization serving the construction heavy machinery Oil & Gas real estate developments and Hospitality sectors across the GCC. The Group operates through multiple business units and subsidiaries delivering integrated solutions supported by strong operational expertise and a well-established regional presence.

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Interior Design Specialist to join our growing design team. This role focuses on material selection finishes sanitaryware furniture and preparation of detailed schedules and specification documents. The candidate will play a vital role in maintaining design quality and ensuring smooth coordination between design suppliers and procurement teams.

Key Responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities of the Interior Design Specialist include but are not limited to:

Prepare comprehensive Specification Schedules based on approved concept designs renders and mood boards
Develop and maintain detailed schedules for:
Finishes Selection
Sanitaryware Selection
Furniture Selection
Select and coordinate finishes materials sanitaryware and furniture in line with project requirements
Communicate directly with suppliers and manufacturers to request quotations catalogs and technical data
Request receive review and follow up on material and furniture samples
Track sample approvals and ensure timely submissions
Prepare and review material and furniture submittals
Coordinate with procurement project management and site teams
Ensure selections comply with project specifications budgets and timelines
Maintain updated material furniture and supplier databases
Support value engineering when required while preserving design intent
Prepare comparison sheets and technical evaluations when needed

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Interior Design Architecture or related field
25 years of relevant experience in materials finishes and specifications
Strong technical knowledge of finishes sanitaryware and furniture systems
Proven experience dealing with suppliers and managing samples
Experience in preparing finishes sanitary and furniture schedules
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Proficiency in AutoCAD MS Office (Revit is an advantage)
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlinesment systems is a plus.