Technical Designer – Joinery & Wooden Doors

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed technical drawings for joinery, wooden doors, frames, and related components.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, BOQs, and project requirements to develop accurate technical solutions.
• Develop shop drawings, production drawings, sections, details, and installation drawings.
• Ensure drawings are practical, accurate, and suitable for manufacturing and site installation.
• Coordinate drawings with architectural, interior design, MEP, structural, and other disciplines to identify and resolve clashes.
• Coordinate with estimation, production, procurement, and project teams to ensure technical requirements are understood and achievable.
• Review material specifications, finishes, hardware, ironmongery, and construction details.
• Incorporate consultant and client comments into drawings and follow up on approvals.
• Prepare and revise drawings based on site conditions, design changes, and project requirements.
• Ensure drawings comply with company standards, project specifications, and approved design requirements.
• Support production and site teams with technical clarifications and drawing-related issue resolution.
• Maintain drawing registers, revisions, and project documentation.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of joinery, wooden doors, frames, finishes, and interior fit-out works.
• Strong understanding of joinery construction, materials, manufacturing processes, and installation methods.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, BOQs, and design details.
• Excellent knowledge of AutoCAD and technical drawing preparation.
• Knowledge of 3D modelling software such as SketchUp, Revit, or similar is an advantage.
• Good understanding of door hardware, ironmongery, finishes, and construction details.
• Strong attention to detail, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or diploma in Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in technical design, preferably within joinery, wooden doors, or interior fit-out projects.
• Proven experience preparing shop drawings and technical details for joinery and wooden doors.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, contractors, suppliers, production teams, and site teams.
• U.A.E. and GCC project experience is an advantage.
• Seeking a team player who is detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to meet project deadlines.