Senior Officer - Interior Design

General Description of Role and Responsibilities

• Ensure seamless integration of interior designs with architectural and landscape elements
• Assist in selecting FF&E colour palettes and material presentations and coordinate with consultant teams for relevant schedules and specifications
• Assist in preparing design briefs and scopes of work for design consultant procurement supporting the consultant procurement process
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to develop interior design brief scopes and advise on design aspects
• Coordinate with design consultants for ontime submittals prepare project proposals and track design progress against contract payment stages
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams of designers through all stages of design production and delivery
• Ensure designs maintain a high level of quality assessing alignment with project program and approved plans
• Assist in monitoring design consultant scopes of work for quality and output consistency
• Work proactively with consultants to ensure alignment of construction documentation with approved concepts
• Review design documentation across design stages from concept to issued for construction (IFC)
• Assist in preparing design presentations concept drawings and visualizations to communicate design ideas effectively
• Compile and provide reports to senior leadership on the status of the design and implementation of the project while in progress and up to completion
• Coordinate with Design and Delivery teams to ensure Clients brand consistency across the entire customer journey
• Stay abreast of the latest market trends incorporating innovative ideas and materials into designs
• Participate regularly in professional development and training opportunities
• Efficiently gather and organize stakeholder feedback
• Assist in identifying and mitigating potential design risks
• Maintain accurate project documentation and archives
• Promote a positive and collaborative team environment
• Gain proficiency in design tools software and technologies used in projects
• Establish and maintain relationships with all stakeholders ensuring regular updates and feedback for satisfaction
• Coordinate scopes including furniture finishes wayfinding graphics and signage ensuring alignment with design intents and specifications
• Assist in monitoring the quality of onsite and offsite fabrications from an interior design perspective
• Participate in recommending potential designers artwork lighting and signage consultants during project tender stages
• Respond to design change requirements and coordinate with the project delivery team to meet fastmoving delivery schedules
• Perform any other assignments as requested to support the team and project needs
• Assist in selecting and recommending interior materials finishes and colour palettes
• Assist in selecting furniture fixtures and equipment (FF&E)

Qualifications Experience Knowledge and Skills

• Masters or Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Interior Design Architecture or related fields
• years of experience in real estate design & development
• At least years managing interior design packages for luxury hotel retail and residential projects or largescale mixeduse developments with major design consultancies or developers
• Previous GCC or UAE experience is essential
• Exceptional design aesthetic sensibility executed on various projects including interior architecture wayfinding signage lighting design and FF&E for mixeduse developments
• Excellent communication skills written and spoken English (Arabic preferred)
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong team player attitude with a commitment to collaborative success
• Proficiency in relevant design software and tools such as MS Office Adobe Creative Suite AutoCAD and D modelling (SketchUp or Revit)
• Adaptability and ability to work in a fastpaced environment with tight deadlines
• Knowledge of current design trends and building materials
• Commitment to ethical conduct and the companys values and principles
• Capacity to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• A proactive approach to identifying and solving problems

Remote Work

No