Junior Architect

Landmark Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Architect to develop comprehensive store design plans and ensure alignment with company standards. The role involves preparing detailed drawings for shop fittings, coordinating with project teams, and monitoring CAD operators. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and substantial experience in retail design. This is an excellent opportunity to create impactful retail environments and oversee design execution.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of architectural design and standards.
• Proven skills in preparing construction documents and design plans.
• Experience with retail or commercial project design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop store design plans based on requirements and conceptual designs.
• Create detailed drawings for shop fittings, partition layouts, and electrical layouts.
• Coordinate with architects and the project team on design and execution.
• Monitor CAD operators and maintain design accuracy throughout the project.

Skills

AutoCAD

3D Modeling

Design Coordination

Attention to Detail

Cost Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Job description

Layouts and Planning

• Understand and develop the store design plans based on the area allocations received from the Planning Team and as per the conceptual design provided by the Head of Projects at the Concept
• Understand the requirements of various departments in the store and the issues related to the different types of merchandise in each department
• Develop department allocation based on the store location, sales figures and guidelines from the Retail Operations Manager and the Concept Manager
• Understand various Shop fittings, Light fittings and other Non-Trading items and their design implications
• Develop conceptual 3D’s / models / mock ups of various critical areas, new developments within the proposed shop and various shop for the better understanding of the retail team
• Develop designs for all other features / utilities of the mall or store such as building placement and movement orientation, parking lot location and traffic flow, customer approach and movement
• Develop complete architectural construction and design documents for the showroom that will include a comprehensive floor plan(s), exterior elevations, interior elevations, details, perspectives, sections, A/c diffuse allocation, lightning, graphic imaging (3D Presentation) and all material selections and finishes using Computer aided design, AutoCAD
• Ensure that plans contain pictorial representations, sketches and pictures of the final layout of the shop
• Ensure that all the designs and drawings are as per the company standards
• Ensure that all the drawings and designs are clear, concise, comprehensive, and complete

Flooring, Ceiling, Electrical and Lighting Design Drawings

• Understand and develop detail drawings for the following, with focus on cost, quality and durability:
  • Shop fittings layout
  • Partition plans
  • Electrical and lighting layouts
  • Coordinated MEP drawings and
  • All relevant local shop fitting detail
• Assist in maintaining all drawings and specifications
• Prepare and modify drawings of fit outs so as to help prepare the quotation and to help the fitters on site during installation
• Review and verify drawings to ensure dimensional accuracy
• Survey sites and prepare follow up plans for any kind of installation as necessary

Design Coordination & Monitoring

• Coordinate on all project issues with the team of fellow Architects, the Senior Architect and Corporate Architects
• Coordinate with the Projects team on all on site issues as per the guidelines of the Senior Architect / Senior Projects Manager
• Develop all coordination drawing integrating the HVAC / MEP details and services as received from the Corporate or Consultant
• Prepare all reports and flow charts as per projects requirements
• Submit all drawings, details and reports to the relevant Teams / Mall management within the stipulated time frame
• Regularly monitor the working of the CAD operators / Draftsmen
• Create and maintain procedures, instruction manuals and technical notes