Associate Designer

JLL; Dubai; On-site; AED 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in Dubai is seeking an Associate Designer to support the Head of Workplace in delivering corporate projects. You will lead the design implementation, manage the team, and work closely with clients to ensure delivery to specification within budget and schedule.

You will develop design concepts, coordinate with the external team, supervise construction, and participate in bids and client presentations while maintaining JLL standards and pursuing ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Interior Design or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in GCC region.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects valued at AED 500M in the UAE or GCC region.
• Experience in Construction Supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop the design and project with input from Head of Workplace for key stages.
• Prepare concept designs, technical drawings, 3D models, mood boards and boards.
• Conduct programming such as space planning and utilization of furnishings and equipment.
• Develop innovative, functional designs within budget and timescales.
• Select and specify furniture, lighting, flooring, wall coverings and artwork; estimate costs.
• Prepare and conduct client presentations.
• Assist in bids and proposals.
• Liaise with external design team to produce coordinated drawings.
• Assist leading the design team.
• Pursue continuing professional development.
• Ensure compliance with JLL procedures and standards.
• Contribute as required.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Interior design

Corporate interiors

Design coordination

Client presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Interior Design or related field

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best most talented peopleand empowering them to thrive grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether youve got deep experience in commercial real estate skilled trades or technology or youre looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Position Overview:

The Associate Designer will be responsible for working and supporting the Head of Workplace in the delivering corporate projects. Specifically he/she will be responsible for the design implementation and delivery of new projects by managing the team and working closely with clients. Associate Designer will be expected to successfully deliver each project to specification following cost and programme and with profit.

Key Responsibilities:

• To take responsibility for the development of the design and the project with input from the Head of Workplace for key project stages
• To prepare collate and develop with the team when required conceptual designs technical drawings 3D models presentations mood boards finishes boards and other documents relating to interior design
• To conduct programming efforts such as space planning layout and utilization of furnishings and equipment
• To develop innovative design concepts which are functional safe and conducive to intended purposes and function which is reflective of client goals within project budget and timescales
• Responsible for selection and specification of furniture lighting flooring wall covering and artwork. Estimates material requirements and preliminary costs
• To be able to prepare and conduct client presentations
• To assist in the preparation of bids and proposals
• To liaise where appropriate with members of the external design team and other associated organizations to produce coordinated set of drawings
• To assist leading the design team
• To seek continuing professional development on his/ her own merit
• Thorough knowledge of and compliance with JLL procedures and standards
• To contribute or otherwise assist as required

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Architecture Interior Design or related field

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in GCC region

• Demonstrated experience managing projects valued at AED 500M in the UAE or GCC region

• Experience in Construction Supervision

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Able to demonstrate extensive experience in corporate interiors
• Should possess extensive knowledge and understanding of workplace strategic processes with an interior design background
• Able to understand and lead all design stages
• Able to demonstrate strong architectural technical skills
• Should demonstrate strong leadership skills to assist leading the team
• Able to understand basic MEP systems to conduct coordination of workshops and meeting throughout the life cycle of the project
• Able to understand and formulate design decisions and present for discussion
• Able to use a variety of creative media in the development and documentation of a design project
• Should have a clear understanding of project resourcing profits and margins

Location:

On-site Dubai ARE

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