Design Coordinator - Interior Fit-Out

Azizi Development UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Developments in Dubai is seeking a Design Coordinator - Interior Fit-Out to manage coordination of architectural, interior, MEP, structural, and custom joinery information before release to production or site.

Under the Technical Manager, you will review drawings, coordinate multidisciplinary information, identify clashes, prepare shop drawings and technical submittals, and ensure timely issuance to site and factory teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of design coordination experience.
• Experience in commercial or residential interior fit-out is required.
• Joinery manufacturing or factory-based fit-out experience is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of CAD and BIM-based workflows.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural, interior fit-out, MEP, structural and joinery drawings before release.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design information for consistency and compatibility.
• Identify clashes, design gaps, and constructability concerns.
• Prepare practical recommendations and present technical solutions to the Technical Manager.
• Translate design intent into detailed, buildable shop drawings.
• Develop manufacturing details for fit-out and joinery components.
• Review CAD and BIM information for accuracy and production suitability.
• Ensure drawings reflect approved dimensions, materials, finishes, and interfaces.

Skills

Interior fit-out coordination

Joinery coordination

Multidisciplinary coordination

Shop drawings

Technical submittals

Coordination with consultants

Document control

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit / CAD-BIM workflows

Job description

Design Coordinator - Interior Fit-Out Job Snapshot Role: Design Coordinator - Interior Fit-Out Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Construction Function: Architecture-Interior Design Experience: Minimum 3 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Design Coordinator - Interior Fit-Out in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Construction opportunity for an experienced design professional with strong expertise in interior fit-out, joinery coordination, CAD-BIM documentation, shop drawings, technical submittals, and multidisciplinary design review. Azizi Developments is hiring a Design Coordinator to join its FIT-OUT Factory team and manage the coordination of architectural, interior, MEP, structural, and custom joinery information before release to production or site. Working under the Technical Manager, the role acts as the technical connection between consultants, internal designers, procurement, factory production, project management, subcontractors, and site teams to ensure designs are coordinated, buildable, compliant, and issued on time.

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Construction Function: Architecture-Interior Design Salary: 10000-16000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Design Coordinator ensures that design information is converted into accurate and practical construction and manufacturing documentation. The role reviews drawings, materials, samples, technical submissions, and site conditions to identify clashes, missing information, and constructability issues before they affect production or installation. Within a factory-led fit-out environment, timely coordination is critical. Accurate shop drawings, updated design registers, approved materials, and prompt resolution of RFIs help reduce rework, protect production schedules, and keep site execution aligned with approved design intent.

Key Responsibilities

• Review architectural, interior fit-out, MEP, structural, and custom joinery drawings before release to factory production or site teams.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design information to ensure drawings are consistent and technically compatible.
• Identify spatial clashes, dimensional conflicts, design gaps, and constructability concerns.
• Prepare practical recommendations and present proposed technical solutions to the Technical Manager.
• Translate consultant and client design intent into detailed and buildable shop drawings.
• Develop or coordinate manufacturing details for fit-out and joinery components.
• Review CAD and BIM information for accuracy, coordination, and production suitability.
• Ensure drawings reflect approved dimensions, materials, finishes, interfaces, and technical requirements.
• Maintain current Design Registers for drawings, submittals, material samples, mockups, and approvals.
• Track shop drawing revisions and ensure obsolete information is removed from active circulation.
• Monitor material submittals and samples through the review and approval process.
• Ensure approved Issued for Construction drawings reach site and factory teams promptly.
• Distribute approved revisions and maintain proper document control.
• Draft technical queries where design information is unclear, incomplete, or conflicting.
• Prepare and manage Requests for Information to obtain formal design clarification.
• Track outstanding RFIs and follow up with consultants and project stakeholders.
• Review material data sheets for compliance with project specifications.
• Assess finish samples and technical submittals against approved design requirements.
• Coordinate with Procurement on technical evaluations of proposed materials.
• Support material equivalency reviews when substitutions are proposed.
• Verify that replacement materials maintain required technical and aesthetic standards.
• Prepare technical submission packages for local authority approvals under the guidance of the Technical Manager.
• Support submissions to Civil Defense, Municipalities, and other relevant authorities where required.
• Attend design workshops and multidisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Participate in technical review meetings with consultants, subcontractors, project teams, and factory personnel.
• Record meeting actions and monitor outstanding responsibilities through closure.
• Conduct site visits to verify actual dimensions before finalizing critical design information.
• Compare installed works against approved drawings and shop drawings.
• Identify discrepancies between site conditions and design documentation.
• Coordinate practical solutions when field conditions prevent installation as originally detailed.
• Liaise with design consultants to resolve architectural and technical issues.
• Work closely with subcontractors on shop drawings, fabrication details, and installation requirements.
• Coordinate with site engineers to ensure design information supports planned construction activities.
• Maintain communication with project management on design risks that could affect schedule or cost.
• Support factory teams when production queries arise from drawings or manufacturing details.
• Coordinate design changes so they are reflected consistently across drawings, schedules, materials, and production information.
• Assist with mockup reviews and ensure approved comments are incorporated into final details.
• Support technical closeout by maintaining organized records of approved designs and revisions.
• Promote coordinated design practices that reduce rework, delays, material waste, and site conflicts.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's Degree or Diploma in Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of design coordination experience.
• Previous experience in commercial or residential interior fit-out is required.
• Experience in joinery manufacturing or factory-based fit-out production is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of architectural and interior construction detailing.
• Able to review and coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, and interior fit-out drawings.
• Familiar with CAD and BIM-based design workflows.
• Practical experience with shop drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong understanding of design registers, drawing revisions, RFIs, technical submittals, samples, and mockups.
• Able to interpret Issued for Construction drawings and consultant design packages.
• Good knowledge of interior materials, finishes, joinery details, and construction methods.
• Familiarity with local authority submission requirements is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of constructability and site coordination.
• Able to identify clashes and propose practical technical solutions.
• Comfortable coordinating directly with consultants, subcontractors, factory personnel, procurement teams, and site engineers.
• Strong organizational skills with disciplined document tracking and follow-up.
• Able to manage multiple drawing packages and technical priorities simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented approach with strong attention to dimensions, revisions, and technical accuracy.
• Capable of working effectively within a fast-paced fit-out and factory production environment.

Skills Set

• Architecture-Interior Design
• Interior fit-out
• Design coordination
• CAD coordination
• BIM coordination
• Shop drawings
• Fabrication drawings
• Joinery drawings
• Custom joinery
• Construction detailing
• Manufacturing details
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Architectural coordination
• MEP coordination
• Structural coordination
• Clash detection
• Clash resolution
• Constructability review
• Design Registers
• Drawing revision control
• Issued for Construction drawings
• IFC drawings
• Requests for Information
• RFI management
• Technical queries
• Material submittals
• Material data sheets
• Finish samples
• Mockups
• Material equivalency
• Procurement coordination
• Technical evaluations
• Authority submissions
• Civil Defense submissions
• Municipality submissions
• Site verification
• Design workshops
• Technical meetings
• Factory coordination
• Production coordination
• Site coordination
• Fit-out documentation

Why Join Us

This position offers direct involvement in the technical coordination of interior fit-out and joinery production for major developments in Dubai. The factory environment provides broader exposure than a conventional design office by connecting drawings and technical decisions directly with manufacturing, installation, procurement, and site execution. For a design professional seeking progression in the Construction sector, the role provides valuable experience in fit-out coordination, BIM and CAD documentation, joinery manufacturing, authority submissions, consultant interfaces, and factory-driven project delivery. It also creates a strong pathway toward Senior Design Coordinator, Technical Coordinator, Design Manager, or Technical Manager responsibilities.

About the Company

Azizi Developments is a Dubai-based real estate developer delivering residential, commercial, hospitality, and large-scale destination projects across the United Arab Emirates. Its portfolio includes developments such as Burj Azizi, Monaco Mansions, and Azizi Venice, supported by a construction-driven approach focused on quality, customer value, technical excellence, and efficient project delivery.