Interior Designer / Architect

The Offsite Studio; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Offsite Studio in Dubai, UAE, is seeking an Interior Designer / Architect to craft commercial spaces that tell stories—cafés, retail environments, and pop-ups. You’ll translate brand narratives into tangible, functional environments.

Applicants should have 3–5 years of UAE experience, strong CAD/3D skills, and a keen eye for spatial storytelling and fabrication details. This full-time role requires independent, multi-project management and a passion for design excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience designing commercial or F&B spaces in the UAE.
• Strong understanding of fabrication methods, materials, and detailing.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3ds Max, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Creative eye for spatial storytelling and brand-led design.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design commercial spaces (cafés, retail stores, kiosks, and pop-ups).
• Develop layout plans, moodboards, and 3D visuals that reflect brand identity.
• Oversee fabrication and fit-out stages, ensuring design intent and quality.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and material vendors.
• Prepare detailed drawings, BOQs, and technical packages.
• Conduct site visits and manage on-ground design execution.
• Ensure compliance with UAE design codes, materials, and market standards.

Skills

Creative thinking

Brand-led design

Presentation skills

Project management

Education

Architecture degree or Interior Design degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

3ds Max

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Position:Interior Designer / Architect (Commercial Spaces)

Location:Dubai, UAE

Type:Full-Time

About the Role

We’re looking for a creative who can design spaces that speak — cafés that tell stories, retail shops that feel alive, and pop-ups that make people stop and look twice.

You’ll work closely with the creative and production teams to translate brand narratives into tangible, functional, and visually striking environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and designcommercial spaces(cafés, retail stores, kiosks, and pop-ups)
• Developlayout plans, moodboards, and 3D visualsthat reflect brand identity
• Overseefabrication and fit-outstages, ensuring design intent and quality
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and material vendors
• Prepare detailed drawings, BOQs, and technical packages
• Conduct site visits and manage on-ground design execution
• Ensure compliance with UAEdesign codes, materials, and market standards

Requirements

• Degree inArchitectureorInterior Design
• Minimum3–5 years of experiencedesigning commercial or F&B spaces in the UAE
• Strong understanding offabrication methods, materials, and detailing
• Proficiency inAutoCAD, SketchUp, 3ds Max, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Creative eye for spatial storytelling and brand-led design
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects

Preferred

• Experience withretail environments, cafés, and pop-up activations
• KnowledgeofUAE suppliers, fabrication houses, and authority requirements
• Strong presentation skills and visual sensibility