Professional Interior Designer Architect - Interiors

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM); Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Retirement plan

Financial planning

Job summary

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) in Dubai seeks a Professional Designer Interiors/Architecture with a strong conceptual design ability and deep knowledge of interiors and architecture. The role requires Revit proficiency, BIM tools familiarity, and active pursuit of professional licensure with LEED awareness.

A minimum of four years of experience is expected, alongside excellent communication skills in English and proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture and/or Interior Design.
• High proficiency in Revit; familiar with BIM tools and digital design tools such as Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Navisworks, Ladybug, Enscape, VR and the ADOBE Suite.
• Professional licensure process is close to completion; LEED accreditation strongly preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Understanding of sustainable strategies and LEED or other green building rating systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Actively supports compliance with BIM/CAD project standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability and integrates interdisciplinary criteria to move forward the design of large projects or small-scale components.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of interiors and architectural materials, building systems, codes, design and detailing standards, and construction techniques; documents at all project phases.
• Shows advanced knowledge of interior architecture, workplace planning, design concept development, documentation, and FF&E selection and specs.
• Manages time and workload of own work and of others to meet deadlines; guides and mentors less experienced staff.
• Leads with example, mentors staff, defines team expectations, and contributes to project budgets, deliverables and schedule.
• Contributes to development of standards, policies, and procedures; protects firm from financial and legal risk.

Skills

Revit Proficiency

BIM Tools

Rhino

Grasshopper

Navisworks

LEED Knowledge

Sustainable Design

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

Professional degree in Architecture and/or Interior Design

Tools

Adobe Suite

Job description

Job Description:

Professional Designer Interiors/Architecture

Interior Design

Location DUBAI

Required Skills And Expertise

• Professional degree in Architecture and/or Interior Design.
• Revit high proficiency essential, familiarity with BIM Tools, and demonstrates practical understanding of the application of digital tools such as Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Navisworks, Ladybug, Enscape, VR, ADOBE Suite, etc.
• Professional licensure process is close to completion; LEED accreditation strongly preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• General understanding of sustainable strategies and principles including familiarity with LEED or other green building rating systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Actively supports compliance with BIM/CAD project standards and procedures.

Success at SOM Means

• Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.
• Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.
• Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.
• Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
• Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
• Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.

Position Responsibilities

• Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability and integrates interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move forward the design of distinct portions of large projects or entire projects of a small scale.
• Demonstrates an advanced understanding of Interiors and Architectural building materials and finishes, building systems, specifications, current and applicable building and fire codes, design and detailing standards and construction techniques, and current market cost(s) costing trends. Able to enrich design concepts through technical strategies and effectively uses appropriate tools to research, design and document at all project phases.
• Demonstrates an advanced knowledge of Interior Architecture and Architectural design including workplace planning and design concept development (hospitality and/or residential as applicable), design documentation, construction documentation, construction administration, and furniture (FF&E) and materials selection and specifications,
• Manages time and workload of own work efforts and those of others to meet project task deadlines and commitments, with occasional interaction and direction from team leaders while guiding and teaching less experienced staff.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Inspires and leads others by example, participates in staff mentoring and training, clearly defines team member expectations and responsibilities, empowers others, and delegates where appropriate based on team members’ recognized abilities and potential.
• In collaboration with team members, contributes to a clear and consistent work plan to achieve the project budget, deliverables, and schedule.
• Actively engages in internal professional development opportunities.Contributes to the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge.
• Contributes to the development of standards, policies, and procedures.
• Protects SOM from financial and legal risk.

SOM offers opportunities to work on transformational projects, competitive salaries, health insurance, wellness, retirement and financial and other work/life plans.

At SOM, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. We believe an inclusive environment benefits our employees, our firm, and our community, while also enriching and challenging our own thinking about design. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

For more about SOM: www.som.com

Portfolios must be submitted for all design and project management positions (Architecture, Interiors, City Design, Graphics, etc). Applications without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.

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