Design Coordinator (Fit-out)

Azizi Developments; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Developments in Dubai seeks a Design Coordinator to join our FIT-OUT Factory team. You will manage and streamline design documentation, CAD/BIM drawings, and technical submittals, acting as the technical bridge between site execution, factory production, internal design teams, and external consultants, ensuring coordination and timely delivery.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, resolving clashes, translating design intent into shop drawings, maintaining design registers, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of design coordination experience in commercial/residential interior fit-out or joinery manufacturing.
• Experience coordinating CAD/BIM drawings, submittals, and design documentation with site, factory, and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Review, track, and coordinate architectural, interior fit-out, MEP, and joinery drawings before release to production or site.
• Identify spatial clashes, design gaps, and constructability issues; propose practical solutions to the Technical Manager.
• Translate client design intent into detailed, buildable shop drawings and manufacturing details.
• Maintain up-to-date Design Registers, tracking revisions, submittals, samples, and mockups.
• Ensure IFC drawings and revisions are distributed to site and factory teams promptly.
• Draft technical queries and manage RFIs to resolve ambiguities on site and design.
• Review material data sheets, finish samples, and submittals for compliance with specs.
• Coordinate with procurement for technical evaluations and material equivalency checks.
• Prepare submission packages for local authority approvals under the Technical Manager’s guidance.
• Attend design workshops, technical reviews, and site coordination meetings; log actions.
• Conduct site visits to verify dimensions and installation progress; resolve discrepancies.
• Liaise with design consultants, subcontractors, site engineers, and project management to keep projects moving.

Skills

Design coordination

Shop drawings

CAD

BIM

Education

Architecture degree

Interior design degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

We are Azizi Developments, a leading Dubai-based developer and a passionate team driven by the goal of crafting beautiful homes for people living in the UAE. Our portfolio spans Dubai’s prime residential and commercial destinations, reflecting our commitment to transparency, customer-centricity, quality, integrity, and value creation through a construction-driven approach.

With exciting developments such as Burj Azizi, Monaco Mansions, and Azizi Venice — Dubai’s luxurious Venetian-inspired waterfront community — we continue to deliver landmark projects across the city.

We are currently looking for a Design Coordinator to join our FIT-OUT Factory team.

The Design Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the Technical Manager and will be responsible for managing, reviewing, and streamlining design documentation, CAD/BIM drawings, and technical submittals. Acting as the technical bridge between site execution, factory/production, internal design teams, and external consultants, the role ensures that all architectural, MEP, structural, and interior fit-out elements are fully coordinated, clash‑free, and aligned with project specifications, quality standards, and delivery timelines.

Responsibilities include

• Review, track, and coordinate architectural, interior fit-out, MEP, and custom joinery drawings before release to production or site.
• Identify spatial clashes, design gaps, and constructability issues; present practical solutions to the Technical Manager.
• Translate client design intent into detailed, buildable shop drawings and manufacturing details.
• Maintain up‑to‑date Design Registers, tracking shop drawing revisions, material submittals, samples, and mockups.
• Ensure approved Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings and revision updates are distributed promptly to site and factory teams.
• Draft technical queries and manage Requests for Information (RFIs) to resolve site and design ambiguities.
• Review material data sheets, finish samples, and submittals for compliance with project specifications.
• Coordinate with procurement for technical evaluations and material equivalency checks.
• Prepare submission packages for local authority approvals (e.g., Civil Defense, Municipalities) under the guidance of the Technical Manager.
• Attend regular design workshops, technical review meetings, and site coordination meetings; log action items.
• Conduct site visits to verify site dimensions, check installation progress against drawings, and resolve site discrepancies.
• Liaise with design consultants, subcontractors, site engineers, and project management to keep projects moving forward smoothly.

Here’s what you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, or related field.

Minimum of 3 years of design coordination experience in commercial/residential interior fit‑out or joinery manufacturing.