Interior Designer

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the entire design process from concept to execution for fitout projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and company standards.
2. Collaborate closely with project managers, designers, and subcontractors to ensure design implementation meets approved plans and specifications.
3. Prepare and execute renders, IFC (Issued for Construction) drawings, and shop drawings for joinery and site operational teams.
4. Manage material specifications from the design team or client’s designers, ensuring alignment with the procurement and purchasing teams.
5. Work with the procurement department to ensure materials meet design specifications for the joinery and marble workshops.
6. Manage walk-in client interactions for Art Dei Marmi, assisting with their orders and coordinating with the sales team for quotations.
7. Handle incoming leads, represent the company’s design to clients, and serve as the first point of contact for clients regarding design needs.
8. Act as a liaison between the joinery production manager, client, project manager, and purchasing team on design-related matters.
9. Ensure compliance with local regulations, safety standards, and company guidelines in all design aspects.
10. Research and stay updated on the latest design trends, materials, and technologies in the fitout industry.
11. Provide innovative design solutions that enhance functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability of projects.
12. Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor design execution and address any design-related challenges.
13. Preparation of presentable conceptual designs throughout the tender phases and kick-off meetings.
14. Awareness of market suppliers that can provide the needed materials to be compatible with their design.
15. High presentation and communication skills.
16. Capability to coordinate with the social media team to evolve adverts and presentations.

Minimum Requirements:

1. 3-5 years of experience in design, preferably in the fitout or interior design industry.
2. Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
3. Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, or similar.
4. Strong understanding of design processes, material specifications, and procurement coordination.
5. Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical documents.
6. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and client-facing skills.
7. Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.
8. UAE experience preferred.