Senior Interior Designer

1.JOB PURPOSE:

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

2. KEY RESULTS & ACCOUNTABILITIES

•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

Department’s assets to assess compliance with established standards and check that they contribute to the achievement of Buildings and Facilities Department’s goals.

•Provide a 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

•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.