Interior Designer

Role Overview

The Interior Designer - Design Manager will be embedded full-time in the clients 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
  
  

• 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
  
  

• Work full-time from the clients 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
  
  

• 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
  
  

• 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
  
  

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to produce coordinated technical drawings and design documentation
  
  

• 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