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Role Overview

• The Interior Designer
• Design Manager will be embedded full-time in the client's office in Abu Dhabi. This role encompasses design development, project coordination, and on-site supervision support, requiring close collaboration with senior team members, clients, and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

What This Job Involves

Design Development & Documentation

• Support the development of designs and projects under the guidance of senior team members
• Prepare and develop conceptual designs, technical drawings, 3D models, presentations, mood boards, finishes boards, and other design documentation
• Participate in space planning, layout, and utilization of furnishings and equipment
• Contribute to innovative design concepts that are functional, safe, and align with client goals within project budgets and timescales

Project & Design Coordination

• Support the creation of project Business Cases for offices, warehouses, parking buildings, and other facilities
• Assist in reviewing design packages submitted by contractors and consultants to ensure compliance with client principles and requirements
• Support design coordination between all relevant departments and stakeholders
• Help define and document project Scopes of Work
• Assist with detailed tender reviews and support the tender award process
• Prepare and maintain project dashboards to track progress, milestones, and deliverables under senior guidance

Client Engagement & Collaboration

• Work full-time from the client's office in Abu Dhabi
• Assist in preparing and participating in client presentations
• Support client-based site supervision once construction is live until project handover, working alongside senior project managers
• Support the client Real Estate team on ongoing and upcoming projects across various tasks and responsibilities

Professional Development & Compliance

• Actively seek opportunities for continuing professional development
• Demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with JLL procedures and standards
• Develop understanding of the local market, including contractors, suppliers, and market costs
• Contribute and assist in various aspects of the design process as required

Required Skills and Experience

Education & Experience:

• Degree qualified in architecture, interior design, or foreign equivalent
• 2-3 years' demonstrated experience in corporate interiors
• Experience working in a team environment with guidance from senior professionals

Technical Proficiency

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In Design, Sketch Up, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to produce coordinated technical drawings and design documentation

Desired Skills and Competencies

Personal Attributes

• Hardworking and proactive individual with a strong desire to learn and progress
• Keen eye for detail and passion for maintaining high standards
• Articulate in both written and oral communication
• Excellent prioritization and self-management skills with the ability to seek guidance when needed
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment while managing multiple priorities

Location:

On-site –Abu Dhabi, ARE, Dubai, ARE

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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