Freelance Technical Designer: Events & Exhibitions Drafting

ELECTRA; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Electra in Dubai seeks a freelance Technical Designer with hands-on experience in events, exhibitions and fit-out projects. The role focuses on 2D drafting and detailing, translating approved concepts and 3D models into buildable drawings for production and site execution.

You will work independently and coordinate with Design, Project Management, Production, Engineering and Site teams under tight timelines, ensuring accuracy, feasibility and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Technical Design, Interior Design, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant technical design/drafting experience in events, exhibitions and fit-out projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp and Rhino is mandatory; strong 2D drafting and detailing skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed 2D technical drawing packages for events, exhibitions and fit-out projects, including plans, elevations, sections, setting-out drawings, details and specifications.
• Review and interpret approved design concepts, 3D models and visuals, and translate them into accurate, buildable 2D technical drawings.
• Develop production, fabrication, installation and fixing details with clear dimensions, materials and finishes.
• Coordinate with Design, Project Management, Production, Engineering and Site teams to ensure feasibility, accuracy and buildability.
• Review drawings against project requirements, venue/client standards, functionality and production constraints.
• Maintain accurate drawing revisions, technical documentation and project records throughout all project stages.
• Work independently on fast-track projects, managing multiple priorities while maintaining drawing quality and agreed deadlines.

Skills

2D drafting

Detail-oriented

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Technical Design/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Job description

Electra in Dubai seeks a freelance Technical Designer with hands-on experience in events, exhibitions and fit-out projects. The role focuses on 2D drafting and detailing, translating approved concepts and 3D models into buildable drawings for production and site execution.

You will work independently and coordinate with Design, Project Management, Production, Engineering and Site teams under tight timelines, ensuring accuracy, feasibility and quality.