Responsible for developing, updating, and maintaining the Interior design standards.

Key results

• Lead & manage the preparation of design concept, feasibility design proposals to meet Buildings and Facilities Department objectives and consider external clients’ requirements.

• As the Senior interior designer, you will be responsible for managing the design functions on projects as assigned including liaising with the clients and other departments.

• Managing the Interior Design Process and to ensure that designs comply with the objectives of client.

• Meet with Client to determine all Requirements & Needs.

• Design & Create solutions preparing (Sketches, mood boards, concept design, Plans & Specifications).

• Develop presentations, which may include drawings, sketches, renderings, perspectives, and color and material boards.

• Prepare working drawings and specifications for implementing the design (including materials, finishes, joinery work and furnishings).

• Collaborate with professional and technical consultants (mechanical, electrical and structural engineers, architects, audio-visual consultants).

• Report timescales & progress to the manager related to design finalization.

• Manage a team of designers, drafters and 3D visualizers for the technical details and guide them on all design matters.

• Provide a weekly report to the Section Manager for the projects assigned and design issues and changes.

• Discuss price quotations for designs using standard pricing schemes and including options for using different materials with projects.

• Preparing the scope of work and timeline for team and drawings and conceptual details.

• Consider materials, effects, and costs, liaise with suppliers, arrange samples and prepare specifications & sample Boards.

• Ensure that all requirements have been explicitly and clearly specified and incorporated into the Project Requirements Document.

• Attend coordination meetings concerning all design matters.

• Monitor, manage, and supervise interior designs and planning issues to ensure design is cost effective, fit for purpose and value for money.

• Do coordination meetings with other consultants.

• Check drawing packages before issuance to owners and site.

• Following up preparing the material list, sample boards.

• Nominate suppliers and contractors according to the design and materials selected by the client.

• Manage and control the sizing efforts, and to ensure that the correct level of service is chosen for each project.

• Manage and review the lighting and acoustics design.

• Provide necessary supports to other Departments during post-contract stage for the best interest of the client.

• Ensure effective communication between the Engineer, contractor, third parties and stakeholders and that established communication procedures are followed to resolve any design issues.

• Support and involvement in all design review until the designs are approved as requested.

• Review of third-party design proposals for works to Buildings and Facilities

• Provide professional, cost-effective interior design services to other client Departments.

• Lead & manage the procurement and management of interior design consultants and contractors.

• Lead, manage & review the tender documents and interior design submittals of all the buildings within client projects.

• Provide input to the project terms of reference & in the evaluation of the bidders.

• Provide supports to the development, implementation and maintenance of the Buildings and Facilities Department interior design standards and guidelines.

• Assist in the prequalification of consultants & contractors as well as in the preparation of project plans, and specifications.

• Manage the specifications of all the finishes & accessories including but not limited to flooring, ceiling, wall finishes, other equipment’s, furniture, Ironmongery, doors, etc.

• Ensure fire, health; safety and environmental regulations are adhered to the design of new projects.

• Ensure that interior designs are coordinated with structures, E&M and other disciplines, to ensure that it is within client standards and international best practice.

• To carry out inspection visits to sites to ensure that the work is according to the approved drawings & materials. To prepare and submit inspection report to the management when needed.

• To review & approve methods statements submitted by the engineers/contractors.

• Manage and facilitate design competitions held by the department.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position when appropriate.

• Arrange for Showrooms visits, new suppliers & update department’s library with new products, materials/finishes.

• Responsible for sourcing all furniture and material for Buildings & facilities Projects.

• Should be available on call 24/7

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design from a recognized university required.

• Minimum 7-10 Years of experience in related fields.

• Excellent knowledge and intensive experience in corporate projects.

• Excellent design, presentational skills & freehand drafting including use of CAD, PowerPoint.