Designer – (includes Draftsman, CAD, Revit)

First started in Dubai in 1992, KPS is a market leader in commercial interiors. With more than 500 employees across the Middle East and Europe, people are at the heart of our business. We love a good challenge and view every day as an opportunity to innovate and set new standards for ourselves, our clients and our industry.

Job Description

Job Purpose

The purpose of the designer role is to design and produce accurate and coherent design packages from concept through as-built drawings in line with client needs. Designers work in any of the following areas: BIM, ID, MEP/Coordination, and Joinery. This role works directly with the Head of Design and Head of Technical.

Operational Responsibility

• Produce coherent and accurate design packages and drawings from concept to as-built to meet project requirements.
• Draft concept drawing against the client brief that reflects the design for the 3D visualizer and commercial team so that visuals and a BOQ can be produced.
• Coordinate with the commercial teams and external key players to determine the project scope and draft schematic drawings to comply with local authority requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers and subcontractors to produce detailed construction drawings and models that reflect the full project scope.
• Communicate design changes and respond to design changes in a timely manner with the site team and other internal key players in order to keep the project up-to-date.
• Reproduce accurate as-built drawings based off photos, redline drawings and CVIs to be handed over to the client on handover.
• Drive innovation in design by exploring and recommending new technologies in order to enhance design for clients and customers.
• Report on a weekly basis, providing updates on progress, challenges, and risks to ensure on time planning, progress, and mitigation measures
  
  

Person Specifications (Essential)

• Bachelors Degree, Associate Degree or Diploma level in Interior Design, Architecture or another relevant field.
• 5+ years experience commercial or other relevant interior construction
• Strong Planning and Organization skills
• Strong Communications skills, both written and oral
• Demonstrated ability to use AutoCAD, Revit, etc
• Demonstrated knowledge of interior construction and buildability
• Demonstrated knowledge in local laws, rules and regulations, and standards.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of commercial interior design and space planning.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret design mark-ups and 3D renders.