Senior Interior Designer (Technical)

DSA Architects International; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DSA Architects International seeks a Senior Technical Interior Designer to lead the technical CAD/BIM work across all project stages. You will own and run CAD/BIM drawing packages independently with minimal supervision and collaborate with design, production teams to ensure full coordination.

The role requires strong technical detailing, team leadership, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring buildable designs in line with international codes and company

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design/Architecture required.
• 8+ years professional experience.
• Strong hospitality and residential project portfolio.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Blue Beam Revu.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Flexible and has teamwork attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Technical aspect of Interior design projects.
• Develop and implement space planning solutions.
• Collaborate with design, CAD/BIM and production teams.
• Manage and monitor project timelines and schedules.
• Prepare documentation drawings for projects.
• Develop technical drawings and design documentation from concept to tender.
• Manage CAD drafting team and coordinate with consultants.
• Review drawings for accuracy and avoid rework.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership abilities

Teamwork

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Blue Beam Revu

Job description

A Senior Technical Interior Designer will lead the technical part of the interior design projects from all stages of the project. A fully qualified individual who can own and run Technical CAD/BIM drawing packages of projects independently with minimal supervision.

To collaborate with our design, CAD/BIM, and production teams while ensuring that the technical aspect of the project is fully coordinated with all disciplines.

Possesses technical skills, team management and communication skills which will allow them to make a valuable contribution to every project.

2. JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES LINKED TO OBJECTIVES

• Lead the Technical aspect of Interior design project
• Develop and implement space planning solutions.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage and monitor project timelines and schedules.
• Preparation of documentation drawings for projects following the guidance of the Designer.
• Develop technical drawings and design documentation from concept, schematic, detailed design, and tender documentation.
• Manage the CAD / Revit Production team/Outsource company, program objectives and answer queries in a clear format
• Reviews and comment on documentation drawings in a clear and efficient format to ensure no abortive work using PDF software.
• Coordinating technical drawings with specification tags,
• Manage CAD drafting, hand sketching, coordination with project consultants and any other technical coordination tasks required.
• Provide technical detailing suggestions and proposals for review with the designers.
• Recognize and highlight technical problems and provide solutions at an early stage.
• Set up and manage initial drawing lists / planning tracker for all required drawings for documentation stages of the projects.
• To be knowledgeable and experienced with international code standards, local authority regulations, operator guidelines and ensure compliance in the technical design.
• To produce technically functional and buildable drawing details.
• To accept responsibility for work produced.
• Strong understanding of project budgets and timelines.
• Manage to liaise with consultants, and sub-consultants to ensure compliance and project-specific requirements.
• Monitor project progress, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with investment and feasibility targets.
• Prepare and oversee design documentation, drawings, and specifications.
• Coordinate and oversee the in-house team, including designers, visualizers, drafters, and FF&E specialists.
• Strong understanding in technical drawings and has keen eye on details
• Proficiency in BIM/Revit for project delivery.
• Review and validate design submissions to maintain quality, efficiency, and market competitiveness.
• Manage coordination meetings with relevant disciplines.
• To be proactive and suggest improvements or amendments required to the ID systems and standards.
• Ensure compliance with and implementation of DSA standards
• Guide and mentor junior/intermediate designers for career developments.
• Work closely with suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
• Ensuring projects are delivered with quality, precision, and creativity.

3. QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design/ Architecture or equivalent.
• 8+ years of professional experience, Middle East based experience preferred.
• Strong project portfolio on hospitality and residential projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Blue Beam Revu or other PDF software.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Flexible and has teamwork attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

4. COMPETENCIES

• Good verbal and written communication.
• Teamwork & ability to work under pressure.
• Attention to Detail.
• Planning and organizing.