Retail Design Project Coordinator

FTC ARABIA; Doha; On-site; QAR 145,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

FTC ARABIA is seeking a well-organized Project Coordinator in Doha to support retail and interior design projects. You will coordinate with clients, designers, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to spec.

The role requires strong negotiation, communication, and coordination skills, with a solid understanding of AutoCAD and architectural/technical drawings. Proficiency in MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Project Coordinator, Project Executive, Design Coordinator, or similar role.
• Experience working in a retail environment is highly preferred.
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Ability to confidently read and understand architectural and technical drawings.
• Basic to good knowledge of interior design, materials, finishes, and space planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities for retail and interior design projects.
• Coordinate with clients, designers, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Read, understand, and interpret architectural, interior, shop, and technical drawings.
• Review drawings and identify discrepancies, missing information, or coordination issues.
• Use AutoCAD to review drawings and make basic edits or adjustments when required.
• Assist with retail layouts, shop fit-outs, displays, fixtures, and interior design requirements.
• Coordinate materials, finishes, samples, quotations, and supplier requirements.
• Negotiate with suppliers and contractors regarding pricing, timelines, materials, and deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules, trackers, reports, drawings, and documentation.
• Follow up closely on project deadlines, deliveries, approvals, and outstanding actions.
• Attend project meetings and ensure action points are properly followed up.
• Coordinate design revisions and ensure the latest drawings and information are communicated to relevant parties.
• Support the team with presentations, visual materials, and basic graphic design requirements.
• Maintain organized project files, drawings, approvals, quotations, and correspondence.
• Identify potential project delays or issues and communicate them proactively.
• Support the Project Manager and design team throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

AutoCAD

Coordination

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

FTC ARABIA is seeking a well-organized Project Coordinator in Doha to support retail and interior design projects. You will coordinate with clients, designers, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to spec.

The role requires strong negotiation, communication, and coordination skills, with a solid understanding of AutoCAD and architectural/technical drawings. Proficiency in MS Office is essential.