Technical Designer (Villa Renovation & Fit-out)

Cross Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UAE is seeking a Technical Designer to produce detailed technical drawings for villa renovations. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of relevant experience, is proficient in AutoCAD and similar software, and has a strong understanding of construction methods. This role requires collaboration with various teams to ensure alignment with site conditions and project goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as a Technical Designer / Draftsman / Interior Technical Coordinator.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit or similar drafting software.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, joinery detailing and finishing materials.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed technical drawings and 3D layouts.
• Coordinate with project managers, architects, and subcontractors.
• Conduct site measurements and verification of existing conditions.
• Monitor drawing revisions and ensure version control.

Skills

Technical Design

Drafting

Construction methods

Joinery detailing

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

Job description

The Role

• Produce detailed technical drawings, shop drawings, joinery drawings and 3D layouts for villa renovation and interior fit‑out works.
• Coordinate with project managers, architects, subcontractors and site teams to ensure all drawings are aligned with buildability and site conditions.
• Conduct site measurements and verification of existing conditions before preparing drawings.
• Prepare as‑built drawings post‑completion when required.
• Support material and specification coordination, ensuring design integrity is maintained throughout delivery.
• Monitor drawing revisions and ensure version control and clear communication across teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as a Technical Designer / Draftsman / Interior Technical Coordinator within fit‑out, joinery or residential interiors.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit or similar drafting software.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, joinery detailing and finishing materials.
• Able to interpret design concepts into practical buildable solutions.
• UAE driving license preferred (for occasional site visits).

About the company

Welcome to Cross Recruitment LLC, a recruitment company covering the UAE and Gulf States. We specialize in finding suitable candidates for companies in Interior Design, FF&E and Architectural Industries, such as Furniture Manufacturers and Distributors, Suppliers of Interior Products, Hospitality, Flooring, Carpets and Lighting, etc. Our Managing Director, Dawn Cross, is a very well known and respected recruiter within the industry, having worked for many years in the GCC and internationally. As such, we already have our network of experienced consultants working on various job levels from C‑Suite Executives and Managing Directors, to Sales, Design and Office Support staff. When a position opens, with many people seeking employment today, companies can be inundated with CVs which can be time consuming to go through. We can do that for you. Once the job vacancy has been opened, we collect the CVS, review and shortlist the candidates and call those of interest for a one‑on‑one interview. We pride ourselves on meeting all candidates face to face to establish suitability, identifying the potentials who will be an asset to your company for the long term and easing the interview process allowing your company to focus on its productivity.