Senior Interior Designer

JLL; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to support the Head of Workplace in delivering corporate projects. The role focuses on design implementation, leading the team, and ensuring projects meet specification, cost and programme targets.

You will bring extensive corporate interiors experience, strong leadership, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D visualization. LEED/Well accreditation or commitment within 6 months is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in architecture or interior design; proven experience in corporate interiors.
• 5-7+ years experience in corporate interiors.
• LEED or Well Building Certification accredited or committed to achieving status within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop design and project plans with input from Head of Workplace for key stages.
• Prepare conceptual designs, technical drawings, 3D models and mood boards.
• Conduct space planning and utilization of furnishings and equipment.
• Develop innovative concepts that are functional, safe and aligned with client goals within budget and timescales.
• Lead client presentations and assist in bids and proposals.
• Liaise with external design team to produce coordinated drawings.
• Ensure compliance with JLL procedures and standards.

Skills

Corporate interiors

Leadership

Architectural technical skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

SketchUp

MEP coordination

Time management

Education

Degree in architecture or interior design

LEED or Well Building Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best most talented people and empowering them to thrive grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate skilled trades or technology or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

About JLL

We're JLLa leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 92000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That's why we're committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We're using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients our people and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we're honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we're headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds experiences and perspectives help us think bigger spark innovation and succeed together.

Role

The Senior Interior Designer will be responsible for working and supporting the Head of Workplace in the delivering corporate projects. Specifically the Interior Designer will be responsible for the design implementation and delivery of new projects by managing the team and working closely with clients. The Designer will be expected to successfully deliver each project to specification following cost and programme and with profit.

What this job involves

• Take responsibility for the development of the design and the project with input from the Head of Workplace for key project stages
• Prepare collate and develop with the team when required conceptual designs technical drawings 3D models presentations mood boards finishes boards and other documents relating to interior design
• Conduct programming efforts such as space planning layout and utilization of furnishings and equipment
• Develop innovative design concepts which are functional safe and conducive to intended purposes and function which is reflective of client goals within project budget and timescales
• Responsible for selection and specification of furniture lighting flooring wall covering and artwork. Estimates material requirements and preliminary costs
• Prepare and conduct client presentations
• Assist in the preparation of bids and proposals
• Liaise where appropriate with members of the external design team and other associated organisations to produce coordinated set of drawings
• Thorough knowledge of and compliance with JLL procedures and standards

Desired skills and experience for this job

• Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities
• Able to demonstrate extensive experience in corporate interiors
• Should possess extensive knowledge and understanding of workplace strategic processes with an interior design background
• Able to understand and lead all design stages
• Able to demonstrate strong architectural technical skills
• Should demonstrate strong leadership skills to assist leading the team
• Able to understand basic MEP systems to conduct coordination of workshops and meeting throughout the life cycle of the project
• Able to understand and formulate design decisions and present for discussion
• Able to use a variety of creative media in the development and documentation of a design project
• Experienced in construction supervision
• Should have a clear understanding of project resourcing profits and margins
• Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently
• Able to take initiative in response to direction or instruction
• Excellent organizational skills
• Flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and commitment to independent lifelong learning
• Able to manage and prioritize tasks and time efficiently
• Self-motivated and able to take responsibility
• Willingness to listen and learn from all members of the team
• Able to build good relationships at all levels internally and externally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ethics interpersonal communication and leadership skills

Sound like you To apply you need to be:

• Degree qualified in architecture interior design or foreign equivalent
• Able to demonstrate 5-7 plus years experience in corporate interiors
• LEED or Well Building Certification accredited (or committed to achieving status within 6 months of employment)
• Proficient in AutoCAD Revit Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Sketchup Microsoft Office

What you can expect from us

We succeed together and believe the best inspire the best so we invest in supporting each other learning together and celebrating our success.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions recognizing your contributions investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay.

Location:

Abu Dhabi ARE

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Required Experience:

Senior IC