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FF& E/Interior Designer - Hospitality

We are Azizi, a leading Dubai-based developer and a passionate team of people driven by the goal of crafting beautiful homes for people living in the UAE. Our portfolio spans across Dubai’s prime residential and commercial destinations, showcasing our commitment to transparency, customer centricity, quality, integrity and adding value through a construction-driven approach.

With some of our exciting launches such as Burj Azizi (the second tallest tower in the world), Monaco Mansions and Azizi Venice – Dubai’s new luxurious Venetian-inspired waterfront community, we are rapidly expanding our capabilities in our Design 360 Studio, where our team seamlessly integrates Architecture, Structures, MEP, Landscape, Interiors and Supervision to deliver a variety of innovative and value-driven real estate assets.

As a FF& E/Interior Designer reporting into the Interior Design Manager-Hospitality, working from our Design Studio at the Al Hudaiba Awards office in Dubai.

Responsibilities include:

• As a representative of Studio 360, maintain the integrity and spirit of the organization.
• Attend meetings and workshops as needed to contribute intellectually to the organizational needs. If leading a meeting, minute and share the notes as per set procedures immediately and follow up until task completion.
• Adhere to all studio manuals, procedures, and protocols.
• Deliver high-quality output/standards as per the role and engineering discipline involved.
• Assist LDP(Leadership) office and immediate reporting authority in achieving the Studio’s Vision as set by Board/Investors.
• Be highly organized, self-motivated, and a good team player with excellent communication skills.
• Devote oneself exclusively to the performance of duties during working hours and beyond if required for the efficient discharge of duties.
• Maintain constant communication with LDP and immediate reporting authorities for deliverables and their status.
• Flag risks of delays, cost overruns, and quality issues to LDP and immediate reporting authority as soon as known.
• Be available on standby during vacations and weekends for critical deliverables affecting client business needs. Set up a Proxy system when unable to stay in communication to ensure tasks are completed and RA’s have constant updates on task progress.
• Be accountable for own work and subordinates’ work. Undertake structured Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Perform under pressure and tight targets.
• Follow all QA/QC checks for all work procedures under the scope. Always be in smart business attire.

Here's what you'll need:

• FF&E / ID Hospitality Designer with a primary role focus on FF&E design, able to support the team on hotel interiors in a designer capacity when required.
• Collaborate with the design team to develop FF&E proposals that align with the design direction and budget.
• Create presentations from concept to detailed specifications of furniture, fixtures, materials, and equipment.
• Prepare information for the in-house procurement team. Maintain and update the FF&E library and stay up to date with industry trends.
• Support the team in a designer capacity, assisting in preparation of design presentations including sketches and material boards, working with drawings including GA's, RCP's, sections, elevations, and details under the supervision of Senior/Lead ID Architect.
• Focus on 4* and 5* Hospitality and F&B projects, with sectors of Residential and Retail being a bonus.
• Able to work on design rollouts and develop new hotel design guidelines. Develop FF&E designs through all phases of work with minimal supervision from Senior/Lead Designer and/or ID Manager.
• Demonstrate knowledge of specifications & documentation, product & supplier resources, budgets, FF&E and OSE services, and regional design codes.
• Work collaboratively with the design and procurement team, as well as liaise with external suppliers and manufacturers.
• Able to work cross-sector as required by project workload.
• Strong understanding of FF&E brands and budgets, materials, and color palettes.
• Attention to detail and well-organized to manage FF&E selections and specifications.
• Advanced skills in SketchUp/InDesign/Photoshop required, good working knowledge of REVIT/CAD.

Educational Qualification: BS in Design, Interior Design or Architecture

Experience: Minimum 3-10 Years

Computer and Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Revit

Industries Acceptable: Interior Design for Hospitality, F&B, Residential, Retail, Public Spaces, mixed use and commercial