Design Coordinator

Job Title - Design Coordinator

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Design Coordinator to support retail fit-out and store-design projects. The successful candidate will assist in coordinating design development managing documentation liaising with internal teams and external vendors and ensuring design integrity during executional in a retail development and store-environment context.

Key Responsibilities

Support the design process for retail stores: assist in concept development space planning finishes/specification fixtures and fittings.

Prepare and update drawings 3D visuals schedules finish boards and material specifications in coordination with the design team and store-design guidelines.

Liaise with architecture/interior teams procurement project management and site contractors to ensure design deliverables are aligned with project timelines budgets and brand standards.

Maintain project documentation and drawing control: revisions approvals as-built drawings and archive key design assets.

Coordinate with vendors/suppliers: collect quotations track lead times for materials/fixtures ensure on-time delivery of design items and monitor installation status on site.

Conduct site visits when required: check installation of design elements reporting discrepancies or quality issues and follow up until resolution.

Monitor design-budget spend track change-orders variations and support cost-control measures related to design components.

Support the rollout of new store launches refurbishments or store-churn projects: manage checklist of design deliverables installation schedules hand-over documentation and ensure consistency across retail network.

Assist in maintaining brand and store-design standards: review stores for compliance with design guidelines document deviations and propose corrective action.

Prepare reports and presentations for the design team and senior management: status updates milestone tracking vendor performance cost/schedule variances and risk escalations.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors degree in Interior Architecture Architecture Interior Design or a related field.

Minimum 2-4 years experience in retail store design fit-out coordination interior design or project coordination within retail or commercial environments.

Proficient in design/drafting software (AutoCAD Revit SketchUp or equivalent) and familiar with finishes fixtures furniture and joinery specifications.

Strong organisational and documentation-management skills: able to maintain drawing libraries track revisions and ensure clarity of records.

Good communication and coordination skills: comfortable liaising with multiple stakeholders (design team procurement contractors store operations).

Knowledge of retail store build-out process (shopfitting finishes MEP coordination) and understanding of quality/installation standards is an advantage.

Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.

Professional well-presented and able to work flexible hours if required (site-visits store roll-outs).

Key Competencies & Behaviours

Detail-oriented: ensures accuracy in drawings specifications and installation verification.

Collaborative: works well across teams shares information supports execution and ensures alignment across design and delivery.

Proactive & resourceful: anticipates potential design or installation issues raises flags early and drives resolution.

Reliable & deadline-driven: manages multiple projects or stores tracks milestones and keeps projects on schedule.

Brand-aware & quality-driven: champions the brands design identity ensures consistency and high visual standards in store environments.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits aligned with UAE market and experience.

Opportunity to work in an exciting retail-fit-out and store-development environment across the UAE region.

Exposure to flagship store projects multi-store roll-outs and professional growth in the store-design discipline.

A collaborative team culture with opportunities for learning and taking on greater responsibilities.

Apply now!