Role & responsibilities
We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Interior Designer who specializes in designing retail stores, showrooms, brand outlets, and exhibition spaces.
The candidate will be responsible for developing innovative and functional design concepts that align with brand identity, enhance customer experience, and maximise space utilisation. The role involves working on projects from initial concept development and 3D visualisation to technical drawings, material selection, and on-site execution.
Key Responsibilities
1. Retail Store & Showroom Design
- Conceptualise and design retail stores, showrooms, brand outlets, kiosks, and commercial spaces.
- Develop innovative store layouts, space planning, customer circulation, and product display concepts.
- Create designs that reflect brand identity, aesthetics, and business requirements.
- Design display units, shelving systems, counters, fixtures, signage, and other retail elements.
- Ensure effective utilisation of space while maintaining functionality and visual appeal.
2. Exhibition & Stall Design
- Design exhibition booths, trade show stalls, brand activation spaces, and experiential setups.
- Develop creative concepts that attract visitors and communicate brand messaging effectively.
- Prepare 3D designs and layouts for exhibition spaces.
- Understand materials, fabrication techniques, structures, and installation requirements.
3. Design Development & Visualisation
- Prepare mood boards, concept presentations, layouts, elevations, and detailed drawings.
- Create realistic 3D models and renders to present design concepts to clients and internal teams.
- Develop working drawings, furniture layouts, ceiling plans, lighting layouts, and detailed sections.
- Select appropriate materials, finishes, colours, lighting, and furniture.
- Ensure designs are practical, aesthetically appealing, and execution-friendly.
4. Project Coordination & Execution
- Coordinate with project managers, vendors, contractors, fabricators, and execution teams.
- Visit project sites to understand site conditions and monitor design implementation.
- Ensure execution is in line with approved designs, drawings, and quality standards.
- Resolve design-related challenges during fabrication and installation.
- Coordinate material specifications, BOQs, and design-related documentation.
5. Client & Internal Coordination
- Understand client briefs, brand guidelines, and project requirements.
- Present design concepts and incorporate feedback into design revisions.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Manage multiple design assignments while meeting project deadlines.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's/Diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
- 25 years of experience in interior design, preferably in retail stores, showrooms, exhibitions, or commercial interiors.
- Strong understanding of retail space planning, display design, and customer experience.
- Proficiency in:
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp / 3ds Max
- V-Ray / Lumion / Enscape
- Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator
- MS Office / PowerPoint
- Good knowledge of materials, finishes, lighting, furniture, and fabrication techniques.
- Ability to interpret design briefs and translate them into practical design solutions.
- Strong visualisation, presentation, and detailing skills.
- Good communication, coordination, and time-management abilities.