Purpose of the Job

The job holder will support the Owner & Founder with client meetings, presentations and all aspects of design including the quality of design, maintaining the company’s reputation and standards. They will lead junior members of the UAE team and be responsible for liaising with the Design Director to deliver creative, high-quality design concepts in line with project briefings from the client.

Principal accountabilities

·     Suggest procedures to enhance production and quality control of the design and efficiency in relation to both design and the handing over to other Departments.

·     Maintain control and awareness of their projects, ensuring everyone involved is working to the best of their ability and within agreed timeframes.

·     Report to the Owner & Founder on all aspects of their design projects.

·     Liaise with QS, Site Managers, Contractors and Project Managers on all aspects of design.

·     Attend Management/Sales meetings and ensure work in progress documents are up-to-date to ensure all target dates in terms of Design are met successfully.

·     Look at ways of alleviating issues within design and help improve the company processes.

·     Meet prospective Clients, take briefs and prepare proposals as per Client requirement

·     Co-ordinate with Sales and Site Managers as well as Consultants and Contractors

·     Schematic designs, sketches of joinery Furniture & finishes selection

·     Prepare and check drawings & related documentation for QS Department for tender

·     Organise and co-ordinate the production of drawings and submittal to the approvals coordinator for Client/Municipality approval where required

·     Co-ordinate with all suppliers for samples, assisting the QS Department in obtaining accurate quotations where required

·     Look for new and cutting-edge design ideas and products to help the Company maintain an edge in the competitive market.

·     Keep up to date with the latest trends in technology and interior design, through constant research in both local and international market, sharing ideas with both Dubai and Manila teams

·     Introduce potential suppliers from market knowledge

·     Avoid frequent repetition of materials, furniture and fixture to specify.

·     Maintain a library of quality products and suppliers introducing new companies and products on a regular basis

·     Review and recommend options in design conceptualization particularly regarding materials, furniture and fixtures used.

·     Maintain and develop an active compilation of references for various samples in the design department.

·     Attend networking and design events, promoting the company and building relationships with peers and the design media.

·     Build strong relationships with clients to deliver or exceed client expectations, achieving excellent testimonials and leading to referrals for new business.  

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