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I am Mohammed Zidan, a Design Director based in Dubai with 16+ years of experience delivering interior design and fit-out projects across residential, hospitality, commercial, and corporate sectors in the UAE. I manage full project lifecycles from concept design to IFC documentation and site execution, ensuring compliance with client requirements, authority regulations, and project timelines while leading multidisciplinary coordination and design management. Throughout my career I have driven value through strategic design direction, team mentorship, and strong client relationships. I have delivered 18+ projects on time and within budget, implemented efficient workflows that boosted team productivity by 30%, and consistently maintained high client satisfaction while safeguarding design intent and quality standards.…I am Mohammed Zidan, a Design Director based in Dubai with 16+ years of experience delivering interior design and fit-out projects across residential, hospitality, commercial, and corporate sectors in the UAE. I manage full project lifecycles from concept design to IFC documentation and site execution, ensuring compliance with client requirements, authority regulations, and project timelines while leading multidisciplinary coordination and design management. Throughout my career I have driven value through strategic design direction, team mentorship, and strong client relationships. I have delivered 18+ projects on time and within budget, implemented efficient workflows that boosted team productivity by 30%, and consistently maintained high client satisfaction while safeguarding design intent and quality standards.

Mohammed Zidan

Interior Designer, Designer, Project Manager, +4

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I am Mohammed Zidan, a Design Director based in Dubai with 16+ years of experience delivering interior design and fit-out projects across residential, hospitality, commercial, and corporate sectors in the UAE. I manage full project lifecycles from concept design to IFC documentation and site execution, ensuring compliance with client requirements, authority regulations, and project timelines while leading multidisciplinary coordination and design management. Throughout my career I have driven value through strategic design direction, team mentorship, and strong client relationships. I have delivered 18+ projects on time and within budget, implemented efficient workflows that boosted team productivity by 30%, and consistently maintained high client satisfaction while safeguarding design intent and quality standards.…I am Mohammed Zidan, a Design Director based in Dubai with 16+ years of experience delivering interior design and fit-out projects across residential, hospitality, commercial, and corporate sectors in the UAE. I manage full project lifecycles from concept design to IFC documentation and site execution, ensuring compliance with client requirements, authority regulations, and project timelines while leading multidisciplinary coordination and design management. Throughout my career I have driven value through strategic design direction, team mentorship, and strong client relationships. I have delivered 18+ projects on time and within budget, implemented efficient workflows that boosted team productivity by 30%, and consistently maintained high client satisfaction while safeguarding design intent and quality standards.

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I am Mohammed Zidan, a Design Director based in Dubai with 16+ years of experience delivering interior design and fit-out projects across residential, hospitality, commercial, and corporate sectors in the UAE. I manage full project lifecycles from concept design to IFC documentation and site execution, ensuring compliance with client requirements, authority regulations, and project timelines while leading multidisciplinary coordination and design management.

Throughout my career I have driven value through strategic design direction, team mentorship, and strong client relationships. I have delivered 18+ projects on time and within budget, implemented efficient workflows that boosted team productivity by 30%, and consistently maintained high client satisfaction while safeguarding design intent and quality standards.

Skills

Experience Level

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Intermediate

Language

Arabic

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English

Advanced

Persian

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Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan

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Work Experience

Senior Design Manager at EAS Office / Turnkey Solutions

January 1, 2022 - Present

Lead end-to-end delivery of interior design projects, managing design development, technical coordination, and execution to ensure compliance with project requirements, timelines, and budgets. Provide strategic design direction and oversee multidisciplinary coordination between internal teams, consultants, and stakeholders, ensuring design consistency and technical accuracy across all stages. Directed full design lifecycle from concept through IFC, authority approvals, and construction delivery. Led coordination with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure seamless project alignment. Managed multidisciplinary teams across complex projects, oversaw development and review of design packages, technical drawings, and tender documentation. Ensured compliance with authority regulations (DCD, DEWA, Trakhees, Nakheel) and secured timely approvals. Controlled progress, schedules and deliverables to meet program and budget. Drove value engineering while preserving design intent and quali

Senior Officer - Project Manager at Dubai Islamic Bank / Al Tanmyah F.M

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Key member of the management team for Al Tanmyah Facility, overseeing operations across 90 Dubai Islamic Bank branches and 30 additional sites totaling over 1,000,000 sq.ft. Led coordination between multidisciplinary teams, ensuring efficient execution, clear responsibility allocation, and smooth operational performance across all facilities. Managed design and fit-out works across 90+ branches and multiple facilities. Coordinated design, execution, and maintenance activities for over 1,000,000 sq.ft. Prepared tender documents, evaluated contractors, and managed procurement processes. Controlled project budgets, cost planning, and financial tracking. Achieved AED 8.9M cost savings through optimization strategies. Reduced project costs by 15% via contract negotiations. Secured 7 SLA agreements within one financial year. Improved operational performance by 20%.

Design Manager - Project Manager at MOI Design / Design & Fit-out

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Managed all phases of interior design projects, including planning, budgeting, and execution, applying solid design principles and industry best practices. Developed and implemented project plans to ensure efficient delivery, meeting timelines and project objectives across multiple assignments. Managed interior design projects from concept to execution. Prepared layouts, design packages, and material specifications. Coordinated with clients, consultants, and contractors. Conducted site inspections and ensured compliance with design standards. Managed project timelines, deliverables, and approvals. Key Achievements: Reduced design revisions by 20% through process improvement. Improved material selection efficiency by 30%. Reduced site issues by 25% through better coordination.

Senior Interior Designer at ZID Studio

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017

Senior Interior Designer; Led concept development and design development for interior projects. Developed layouts, finishes, and material specifications. Led budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning. Coordinated with clients, consultants, and contractors. Oversaw project lifecycle from feasibility to completion. Contributed to expanding client portfolio (Emaar, Jumeirah Group, Seven…). Supported business development and pipeline growth. Delivered projects with high client satisfaction.

Developer - Interior Architect at Conin Incorporated Consultant

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

Duties & Responsibilities: Delivered full interior design lifecycle (concept → execution), layouts, design packages and material specifications. Led coordination with clients, consultants & contractors. Ensured site compliance with design and quality standards. Controlled timelines, deliverables & approvals.

Senior Interior Designer at ZID Studio Interior

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017

Delivered concept development, design coordination, and project lifecycle management for residential, hospitality, and commercial sectors. Developed layouts, finishes, and material specifications; led design development; managed budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning; coordinated with clients, consultants, and contractors; contributed to expanding the client portfolio (Emaar, Jumeirah Group, Seven…); supported business development and pipeline growth; achieved high client satisfaction.

Designer / Interior Architect at Conin Incorporated

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

Managed full interior design lifecycle from concept to execution; produced layouts, design packages, and material specifications; led coordination with clients, consultants, and contractors; ensured site compliance with design and quality standards; controlled timelines, deliverables, and approvals; reduced design revisions and site issues through proactive coordination.