About the Company
Flow aims to create a superior living environment that enhances the lives of our residents and communities by developing, acquiring, owning, and managing multifamily apartment buildings, along with the services and technology inside those buildings.
Fulfilling our mission requires an exceptional team whose collective efforts surpass individual contributions. Our team members are motivated by the opportunity to impact residents' lives positively. They are bold, creatively ambitious, uphold high standards, act with urgency and accountability, and operate with integrity, loyalty, and trust.
About the Role
As a Junior Designer, you will be the creative force behind our capital projects. Your focus will be on developing captivating designs, maintaining specification schedules, and finding innovative, cost-saving solutions for the common areas and amenities of our multifamily apartment buildings. You will collaborate with external architects to bring designs to life, ensuring alignment with our brand vision. Additionally, you will work closely with Construction Managers to manage budgets and timelines, facilitating seamless project execution.
Responsibilities
- Develop design programming for Schematic Design (SD) and Design Development (DD).
- Attend leadership meetings to align on design intent across capital projects.
- Coordinate the design of common areas with operations teams, ensuring brand aesthetics and efficiency.
- Maintain specification schedules for all design elements (furniture, finishes, artwork, etc.).
- Obtain pricing, lead times, and discounts from vendors.
- Organize project samples, design libraries, and files.
- Maintain mood boards and design materials for each project area.
- Research cost-saving design alternatives.
- Collaborate with Architects on SD & DD sets.
- Draft Revit models and drawings for approved programming.
- Submit drafts for operations and design approval.
- Review Architects' SD & DDs for brand and programming alignment.
- Coordinate with Construction Managers on design budgets and timelines.
- Manage project timelines, quantities, and delivery schedules.
- Follow up on sample requests, orders, and reconcile discrepancies.
- Ensure accuracy of purchase orders and specifications.
- Resolve supplier and delivery issues and submit invoices to accounting.
- Lead external presentations with mood boards, 3D models, renderings, and CAD drawings.
- Present design work persuasively, both internally and externally.
- Produce technical drawings, including FF&E specifications, material schedules, and budgets.
- Review documents for brand consistency and technical accuracy.
- Oversee design coordination with team members, consultants, and vendors.
- Supervise construction administration tasks (RFIs, submittals, punch lists).
- Collaborate with Design Managers on scope, budget, and schedule.
- Promote a culture of design excellence and creativity within the team.
Ideal Background
- Bachelor's degree in interior design or related field.
- 3+ years of experience as an Interior Designer, specifically in commercial and residential interiors.
- Proficiency with design software such as Revit, CAD, Enscape, and Adobe Suite.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Exceptional ability to convey complex concepts and strategies in written form.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain effective relationships with consultants, peers, and leadership.
- Wide knowledge of interior architectural detailing (trim work, floor/wall/ceiling details, stair details, etc.) and joinery detailing (millwork).
- Knowledge of interior finish sources, hardware, equipment, lighting, etc.
- Knowledge of FF&E specifications and experience in all aspects of the FF&E process.
- Experience in luxury hotels, condos, and/or multifamily real estate is preferred.
Why Join Flow?
- Exciting growth opportunity: Be part of a fast-growing company shaping the future of residential living in Saudi Arabia.
- Dynamic work environment: Work with a passionate team in an innovative, tech-driven company.
- Competitive compensation & benefits.
- A chance to make an impact: Help build a vibrant international community and redefine what it means to call Flow home.
If you have the energy, talent, and work ethic to thrive in this role, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of Flow's success story!