Associate

HBA / Hirsch Bedner Associates; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality design firm located in Dubai is seeking an Associate specializing in hospitality design. The ideal candidate will oversee the entire design process from concept to completion, ensuring exceptional quality in hospitality venues. With a background in luxury design and significant experience, you will work closely with clients and design teams to bring creative visions to life. This role offers a vibrant, multinational office environment and strong career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience with minimum 12 years in luxury hospitality sector.
• A portfolio of previous project experience in luxury hospitality and high-end residential projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage a design team in all stages of projects.
• Conceptualize and develop full design packages that align with the client's vision.
• Develop mood boards, sketches, and design proposals.
• Present design thoughts and visuals to clients.
• Ensure project financial targets are achieved.
• Effectively manage project deadlines, budget, and schedules.
• Prepare scope of work and budget estimation.
• Responsible for quality control and risk identification.

Skills

Strong conceptualization and technical design ability

Fluent in English

Strong design flair

Good communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Interior Design / Architecture

Tools

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

About this role

This senior position is based in our Dubai office, reporting directly to our Partner. You would find yourself in a multinational office environment full of passionate designers.

Job Summary

As an Associate specializing in hospitality design, you will lead and oversee the design process from concept to completion. Your expertise and passion for creating captivating, functional, and inviting spaces will be instrumental in shaping the guest experience within hotels, resorts, restaurants, and other hospitality venues. You will work closely with clients, operators and internal design teams to bring your design visions to life, ensuring exceptional quality and creativity in every project.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a design team in all stages of projects in collaborative leadership manner.


• Conceptualize and develop full design packages that align with the client's vision and project goals.


• Develop mood boards, sketches, and design proposals to convey your ideas effectively.


• Present your design thoughts, intents and visuals to clients and operators.


• Ensure project financial targets are achieved.


• Effective project management and making sure that deadlines, budget, and schedules are maintained.


• Local and international travel are required for client meetings and project presentations.


• Secure new business opportunities by building strong relationships internally and externally.


• Prepare scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, budget & cost estimation, work schedule & milestones


• Responsible for quality control and risk identification.


• Responsible for all company resources, e.g. staff hours, CAD printing, reimbursable costs, etc.

We promise you a career in the world of luxury design as you would be working in the hospitality design firm that is ranked No.1 in the world. You would expect to work with the best and develop your skills and career along the way. That is why we are also looking to recruit the most talented in the industry to join us!

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Interior Design / Architecture


• 15+ years of experience with minimum 12 years of experience in luxury hospitality sector


• A portfolio of previous project experience in luxury hospitality and high-end residential projects


• Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, AutoCAD, Revit (preferred but not compulsory)


• Fluent in English

To be successful in the role you should also have

• Strong conceptualization and technical design ability


• Strong sense of design flair and love of art


• Strong sense of responsibility


• Ability to meet tight project deadlines


• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously


• Collaborative and enjoy working in team environments


• Good communication skills


• Strong analytical skills

Does this sound like you? Are you ready to embark on a fruitful career of luxury hospitality design with us?

If the answer is yes, simply send us your CV and design portfolio (in PDF format less than 15MB). We are only interested in your best projects so be selective and make sure you convey your artistic sense as a designer through the portfolio too!

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