Technical Interior Designer (Mid-Level)

Blake Anderson; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Landmark projects

Career progression

Job summary

Blake Anderson is seeking a mid-level Technical Interior Designer in Dubai to support Senior Project Managers with technical coordination, site inspections, and day-to-day project follow-ups. The role focuses on luxury residential and hospitality developments, requiring a solid background in detailing, shop drawings, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

You will review contractor drawings, monitor quality, and ensure design integrity during construction, collaborating with internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture.
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years of professional interior design experience, with site supervision.
• Experience in luxury residential or hospitality interior fit-outs.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Interior Design Project Manager in technical coordination and site supervision during construction.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor quality of finishes and workmanship.
• Assist reviews of shop drawings, technical details, and material submissions against documentation.
• Identify discrepancies between drawings and site, produce clear reports and mark-ups.
• Coordinate with contractors and site teams to resolve outstanding technical issues.
• Monitor faithful implementation of design details and finishes across project zones.
• Assist with coordination between interior design and architectural/MEP installations to resolve clashes.
• Attend site meetings and maintain logs of outstanding actions and technical matters.
• Track shop drawings, material approvals, RFIs, and mock-ups for timely follow-up.

Skills

Interior design

Technical coordination

Site supervision

Shop drawings

Coordination comments

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture/Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

Our client, a premier real estate developer in Dubai, is seeking a detTechnical Interior Designer (Mid-Level)ail-oriented Technical Interior Designer to join their growing delivery team.This mid-level role is tailored for a technically strong interior design professional with solid site experience who can actively support Senior Project Managers across technical coordination, drawing reviews, site inspections, and day-to-day project follow-ups. You will play a vital role in ensuring that luxury residential and hospitality developments maintain the highest standards of design integrity, detailing, and workmanship throughout construction.Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Technical & Project Support: Support the Senior Interior Design Project Manager in the technical coordination and site supervision of large-scale interior design projects during construction.
• Site Inspections & Quality Monitoring: Conduct regular site inspections to monitor the quality of interior finishes, bespoke joinery installations, material applications, and general workmanship across multiple buildings, units, and project areas.
• Technical & Submittal Reviews: Assist in reviewing contractor shop drawings, technical details, material submissions, and physical mock‑ups against approved interior design documentation.
• Discrepancy Identification & Mark-Ups: Identify discrepancies between approved drawings and site execution, preparing clear photographic reports, technical comments, and redline mark‑ups.
• Contractor & Site Coordination: Coordinate closely with contractors, subcontractors, and site teams to follow up on outstanding technical issues and verify timely corrective action.
• Design & Finishes Implementation: Monitor the faithful implementation of approved interior design details, materials, and finishes across all designated project zones.
• Multidisciplinary Clash Resolution: Assist in coordinating interior design works with architectural, structural, and MEP installations to identify and resolve interface clashes early.
• Meetings & Action Tracking: Attend site coordination meetings, prepare accurate meeting minutes, and maintain up-to-date logs of outstanding technical matters and required actions.
• Document & Log Management: Track shop drawing submissions, material approvals, RFIs, and mock‑up reviews, ensuring timely follow‑up with all relevant stakeholders.
• Internal Design Liaison: Liaise directly with the internal design team to clarify technical details and communicate site‑related design queries efficiently.
• Quality Control & Defect Identification: Assist with quality control inspections, mock‑up assessments, and the identification of workmanship defects prior to hand‑over.
• Reporting & Escalation: Prepare regular site progress reports, photographic records, and technical observations for review by the Senior Project Manager, escalating significant technical discrepancies, proposed design changes, or quality concerns for direction.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 to 8 years of professional experience in interior design, technical coordination, and site supervision.
• Sector Background: Proven experience working on luxury residential, hospitality, or large‑scale interior fit‑out projects.
• Technical & Detailing Expertise: Strong interior design background with practical expertise in construction detailing, shop drawings, bespoke joinery, stonework, ceiling systems, wall finishes, and installation methods.
• Drawing & Mark‑Up Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to review complex technical drawings, spot discrepancies, and produce clear redline mark‑ups and coordination comments.
• Software & Site Tools: Familiarity with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and standard MS Office / project tracking tools for documentation, reporting, and drawing reviews.
• Communication: Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across internal design teams and external site contractors.

What's on Offer

• Landmark Projects: Gain hands‑on delivery experience on prestigious luxury residential and hospitality developments in Dubai.
• Career Progression: Work directly alongside experienced Senior Project Managers within a supportive, high‑performing developer environment.