Senior Technical Designer

Role overview

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare villa interior floor plans, furniture layouts, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, sections, and detailed joinery drawings.
• Develop drawings for kitchens, wardrobes, walk-in closets, bathrooms, living areas, bedrooms, and other customized spaces.
• Detail joinery, cabinetry, wall cladding, ceilings, flooring, lighting, and interior finishes.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, consultants, contractors, and site teams.
• Review architectural and MEP drawings, identify conflicts, and resolve discrepancies before site implementation.
• Prepare shop drawings, material schedules, finishing schedules, and technical specifications.
• Ensure drawings meet project requirements, approved designs, technical standards, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate material selections, finishes, dimensions, and installation details with suppliers and contractors.
• Visit sites to verify measurements, assess conditions, and resolve technical issues.
• Incorporate site measurements, client comments, and design revisions into updated drawings.
• Track drawing submissions and deadlines; review junior designers' drawings and guide quality.
• Coordinate with the project manager and design team from design development through final execution.

Requirements and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum 4–8 years of relevant technical interior design experience.
• Luxury residential villa experience is preferred.
• Strong AutoCAD proficiency is essential; SketchUp, Revit, or other relevant software is advantageous.
• Knowledge of construction details, joinery, bespoke furniture, ceiling systems, lighting layouts, and finishing materials.
• Ability to prepare accurate working drawings and detailed shop drawings for site execution.
• Understanding of site coordination, measurements, material specifications, and construction methods.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving, time management, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Dubai or UAE residential interior design experience is preferred.

Pay

• Pay is AED 5,600–9,000 per month.

Work location

• Work location is in person.

Application

• Submit an updated CV and a portfolio showcasing relevant residential villa projects.