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INTERIOR ARCHITECT
Zb Constructions Limited
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 16 days ago (20 Aug 2026) Updated 11 days ago
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Job Description
The interior architect leads the design process from concept development through FF&E installation, ensuring designs meet client requirements, budgets and quality standards. They coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors and suppliers, develop design proposals, material selections and technical specifications, and oversee construction documentation. The role also manages interior budgets, monitors fit‑out progress, and mentors junior designers. Strong knowledge of building codes, sustainable practices and advanced BIM software is required.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor's degree in Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or a related technical discipline.
- • Minimum 8 years of progressive interior design and project management experience.
- • Experience in large‑scale, high‑end mixed‑use, hospitality, or commercial developments.
- • Proven ability in conceptual space planning, material selection, and detailed interior construction documentation.
- • Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- • Demonstrated experience managing design phases from concept development through FF&E specification and procurement.
- • Strong knowledge of local building codes, international design standards, and sustainable interior practices such as LEED and EDGE.
- • Proven experience in client presentations, material selection, finish coordination, and design development.
- • Active registration with a recognized professional body or equivalent international organization (preferred).
- • Excellent communication, leadership, visualization, and project‑management skills.
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Lead the interior design process from concept development through FF&E installation.
- • Ensure interior designs meet client requirements, budgets, quality standards, and project timelines.
- • Coordinate interior design information with architects, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
- • Develop and present creative design proposals, material selections, and mood boards.
- • Define interior technical specifications and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
- • Review and approve construction documents, shop drawings, material samples, and FF&E specifications.
- • Support project managers with interior budget tracking and cost estimation.
- • Monitor interior construction and fit‑out progress to maintain design intent.
- • Ensure interior documentation complies with legal and regulatory requirements.
- • Coordinate furniture, fixtures, finishes, and supplier activities.
- • Maintain clear communication with project stakeholders and suppliers.
- • Mentor junior interior designers and collaborate with other design disciplines.