Senior Technical Designer

HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) in Dubai seeks a Senior Technical Designer to lead technical design for hospitality interiors. You will translate concepts into buildable documentation, coordinate with architectural, MEP, and specialist teams, and produce detailed construction drawings and BIM models.

The role requires 7–10 years of hospitality interior experience, a strong portfolio, and advanced Revit skills to ensure design intent and brand standards are met across complex luxury projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture.
• 7–10 years of experience in interior design and technical documentation.
• Proven experience in 5-star hotels, luxury hospitality, resorts, and high-end F&B projects.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating hospitality projects and technical construction documentation.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit with BIM modelling, coordination, and drawings production.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD; Navisworks and Autodesk Construction Cloud are advantageous.
• Extensive knowledge of bespoke joinery, interior finishes, and construction detailing.
• Strong understanding of architectural, structural, MEP coordination and UAE regulations.
• Excellent technical, organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead deliverables, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and development of detailed technical design and construction drawings for hospitality projects.
• Translate design concepts into accurate technical documentation while preserving design intent.
• Produce detailed floor plans, RCPS, elevations, sections, joinery details, and interior details.
• Develop and manage 3D interior models in Revit per BIM standards.
• Generate technical drawings, schedules, and construction details from Revit models.
• Coordinate interior design with architectural, MEP, lighting, and other consultants.
• Review drawings for clashes and resolve coordination issues.
• Ensure compliance with operator standards, brand guidelines, and specifications.
• Review shop drawings, material submissions, and samples for design intent.
• Conduct BIM checks and quality control; participate in site visits and RFIs.
• Ensure UAE regulations and life-safety standards are met.
• Lead technical deliverables and mentor junior designers; oversee workloads.

Skills

Revit

BIM coordination

AutoCAD

Hospitality interiors

Construction detailing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Interior Design/Architecture

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Senior Technical Designer – Hospitality Interior Design

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and development of detailed technical design and construction drawing packages for 5-star hotels, luxury resorts, restaurants, and hospitality projects.
• Translate approved design concepts into accurate, coordinated, and buildable technical documentation while maintaining the overall design intent.
• Produce detailed floor plans, reflected ceiling plans (RCPs), elevations, sections, joinery details, bespoke furniture, ceiling features, and interior architectural details.
• Develop and manage detailed 3D interior design models using Autodesk Revit, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project BIM standards.
• Generate technical drawings, schedules, construction details, and documentation directly from Revit models.
• Coordinate interior design models and drawings with architectural, structural, MEP, lighting, kitchen, AV, and specialist consultants.
• Review consultant drawings, identify clashes, and resolve technical coordination issues.
• Ensure design details comply with 5-star hotel operator standards, brand guidelines, project specifications, and hospitality requirements.
• Review shop drawings, material submissions, technical specifications, and samples to ensure compliance with approved design intent.
• Conduct drawing and BIM model quality checks, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely submissions.
• Attend site visits, coordinate with contractors, respond to RFIs, and provide technical solutions during construction.
• Ensure compliance with UAE building regulations, authority requirements, accessibility, and fire and life safety standards.
• Lead technical design deliverables, provide guidance to junior designers, and coordinate workloads to meet project deadlines.
• Implement company BIM standards, BIM Execution Plans (BEP), and relevant ISO 19650 requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience in interior design and technical documentation.
• Proven experience in 5-star hotels, luxury hospitality, resorts, and high-end F&B projects is essential.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating hospitality projects and technical construction documentation.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit with hands‑on experience in interior design modelling, BIM coordination, and technical drawing production.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD; Navisworks and Autodesk Construction Cloud experience is an advantage.
• Extensive knowledge of bespoke joinery, custom furniture, interior finishes, ceiling systems, and construction detailing.
• Strong understanding of architectural, structural, MEP, and lighting coordination.
• Good knowledge of BIM standards, ISO 19650, and UAE building regulations.
• Excellent technical, organisational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lead technical deliverables, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight project deadlines.