SENIOR INTERIOR ARCHITECT

Hill House Interiors; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a talented Architectural Engineer to join their dynamic team in Dubai. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work on luxury residential projects, both locally and internationally. You will lead design initiatives, manage junior team members, and create detailed technical drawings, ensuring high-quality execution and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about design and looking to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in luxury residential design with a strong technical understanding.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor junior team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects from concept to completion across various phases.
• Create detailed technical drawings and manage project budgets effectively.

Skills

Luxury Residential Design

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Work pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours a week.

Working Hours: 9.00am-5.30pm

Working Requirements:

• Ideally to be based in UAE with a valid Emirates ID
• Full, clean driving licence required for site visits
• Full-time, in-studio role (not remote)
• Fluent in English (written and spoken). In addition, Russian and Arabic languages an advantage.
• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple time zones
• Occasional travel overseas

Qualifications/Experience & Skills

• A Bachelor s Degree from a University recognised in the UAE with a discipline in Architectural Engineering is essential.
• Minimum 6 years industry experience in luxury residential design
• Able to manage a small team of Junior IA s
• Excellent knowledge of bespoke cabinetry, bathroom and FF&E finishes, sourcing, specifying, drawing and procurement
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and presentable
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent on-site and construction phase experience
• Natural ability for problem solving, thinking on your feet but being commercially minded.
• Capable of working in a pressured environment with the ability to work to deadlines
• Ability work from concept to completion on your own or as part of a team
• A strong technical understanding of the full design process
• Financial understanding of project costs and budget awareness
• Ability to lead full projects

Technical Skills

• Expert technical drawing skills
• Strong AutoCAD, SketchUp, and EstiPC skills
• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign & Photoshop) proficiency
• Exceptional conceptual and presentation skills

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive approach to leading design work and liaising with clients and contractors professionally
• Ability to inspire creativity and foster relationships with new suppliers
• Self-motivated and highly organised, with the ability to work both independently and within a team
• Comfortable working in a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines
• Excellent time management for both personal workload and team coordination
• Meticulous attention to detail with a strong eye for design, colour, and spatial awareness
• Open to constructive feedback and keen to continuously refine and enhance designs

The main duties will include:

• To work as part of a team or individually on both Dubai and international projects, from concept through to completion across all project phases
• Ability to manage, instruct and mentor junior team members
• Confident in working on multiple projects concurrently.
• The ability to understand and work to prescribed or suggested project budgets
• Create CAD technical drawing packages of Plans, Elevations, Sections, Small Power, Lighting, RCP s, Floor and Walls finishes.
• Create joinery drawing packages for design intent, client presentation and tender.
• Create detailed bathroom drawings, tile setting out and specification of all sanitaryware, cabinetry, brassware, and accessories for construction.
• Create detailed internal architectural drawings of features, bespoke installations, and all other internal elements like staircases, ceiling coffers, wall panelling and alike for construction.
• Create schedules for the above-mentioned designs and drawings
• Researching and creating presentations and look / mood / feel sample boards for all interior architectural fixtures and finishes.
• Tender out, source and procure bespoke cabinetry and FF&E items
• The ability to confidently lead client and contractor / consultant meetings within the studio or on site
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors to ensure the design is executed successfully on site, to the specification required
• Quality control of finishes
• Coordination of all orders through to on-site installation and hand-over.
• Keeping up to date with new developments and design trends in the design industry

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