Technical Architect/Senior
REQ-2026-15658Key Responsibilities:✔
Lead technical design development and detailing for high-end interior fit-out projects.✔
Review and coordinate shop drawings, joinery drawings, and authority submissions.✔
Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams.✔
Ensure compliance with UAE authority requirements, project specifications, and quality standards.✔
Provide technical support during project execution and construction stages.✔ Manage and mentor junior architects and drafting teams.
Requirements:✔
Bachelor’s degree in architecture or interior architecture.
5-10+ years of GCC experience in Interior Design & Fit-Out projects.✔
Strong expertise in technical detailing, shop drawings, and joinery.✔
Proficiency in AutoCAD (Revit experience preferred).✔
Strong knowledge of UAE authority approval processes.
FF & E DESIGNER
REQ-2026-15654We are looking for a talented and detail-driven FF&E Designer to join our interior design team in Dubai. The role is focused on sourcing, production, and documentation of FF&E and interior finishes across a diverse portfolio of commercial, hospitality, and high-end residential projects. Working under the direction of project team leaders, the successful candidate will play a key hands-on role in delivering beautifully coordinated interiors from concept through to site installation. The ideal candidate must bring strong creative and communication skills and thrive under tight project deadlines.
Role Focus & Key Responsibilities
FF&E Sourcing & Specification
– Research, source, and specify furniture, fixtures, fittings, lighting, soft furnishings, decorative accessories, artwork, and equipment aligned with the approved design concept and client brief.
– Develop and maintain comprehensive FF&E schedules and specification documents including item descriptions, finishes, dimensions, quantities, and supplier/manufacturer references.
– Build and manage an up-to-date supplier and product library, fabric sample boards, and finish material libraries.
– Obtain product quotations, lead times, and technical data sheets from suppliers and manufacturers.
– Review and approve product samples, mock-ups, and factory sign-off submissions to ensure conformance with design intent.
Documentation & Drawing Production
– Prepare furniture layout plans, furnishing arrangement drawings, and installation details using AutoCAD.
– Produce detailed FF&E specifications, control sample schedules, finish boards, and procurement packages.
– Prepare and maintain FF&E budgets, procurement trackers, and delivery status reports throughout the project lifecycle.
– Compile and issue complete FF&E close-out documentation and handover packages.
– Develop visual presentations, mood boards, and concept collages using Photoshop and SketchUp for client presentations and design review meetings.
Site Coordination & Fit-Out Support
– Coordinate with site teams, fit-out contractors, and installation teams to ensure FF&E is delivered, positioned, and installed per the approved drawings and specifications.
– Conduct regular site visits to inspect FF&E installation quality, finish accuracy, and overall design intent.
– Manage the FF&E snagging and de-snagging process, ensuring all defects and punch list items are resolved prior to project handover.
– Liaise with architects, MEP engineers, and construction teams to coordinate FF&E integration with architectural finishes and services.
– Track and manage FF&E delivery schedules, coordinating with logistics and warehouse teams.
Project Coordination & Communication
– Work closely under the direction of the project team leader, contributing to all stages of the FF&E design and delivery process.
– Attend client meetings, design reviews, and site progress meetings, presenting FF&E proposals and responding to queries.
– Coordinate with procurement and commercial teams to evaluate supplier quotations and manage order placement.
– Maintain clear and professional communication with clients, suppliers, consultants, and site teams.
Qualifications & Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Product Design, Furniture Design, or related creative discipline from an accredited institution.
• Additional certification or coursework in FF&E, space planning, or procurement management is an advantage.
Experience Requirements
• Minimum 3–5 years of FF&E design and specification experience within the UAE (mandatory).
• Demonstrated experience on commercial, hospitality (hotels, F&B, resorts), and high-end residential interior projects.
• Solid hands-on site and fit-out experience with proven involvement in FF&E installation and snagging.
• Experience with UAE-based suppliers, local and international manufacturers, and Dubai market procurement processes.
• Exposure to the full FF&E project lifecycle from concept sourcing through to site completion and handover.
Technical Skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D for furniture layout plans, installation drawings, and space planning.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop for mood board creation, image editing, and client presentations.
• Working knowledge of SketchUp for 3D visualisation and design communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel for FF&E schedules and budgets, Word for specifications, PowerPoint for presentations).
• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign for professional presentation layouts is advantageous.
• Understanding of materials, finishes, fabric specifications, fire ratings (BS 5852 / NFPA 260), and durability standards relevant to the UAE market.
• Knowledge of UAE Civil Defence and Dubai Municipality requirements for interior finishes and FF&E.
Key Competencies
• Strong creative sensibility with a keen eye for aesthetics, proportion, colour, and material coordination.
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced studio environment.
• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail in documentation, scheduling, and specification writing.
• Team player with a proactive, solution-driven attitude.
• Strong supplier network and negotiation skills within the UAE market
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