Interior Designer

Job description / Role

Job Purpose
The Interior Designer is responsible for developing the design to detail and to produce all necessary detailed construction drawings, diagrams specifications and schedules etc to enable the building contractor to carry out the work to a satisfactory standard.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Determine the client’s goals and requirements of the project and respond as accurately and appropriately
• Consider how the space will be used and how people will move through the space.
• Sketch preliminary design plans, including electrical layouts.
• Specify materials and furnishings, such as lighting, furniture, wall finishes, flooring, and plumbing fixtures.
• Prepare final plans, using computer applications.
• Create a timeline for the interior design project and estimate project costs.
• The ability to visualize & create concepts and explain it to client.
• Responsible for Preliminary and Final Design stages of any Project from 3D to Working / Shop Drawings.
• Prepares reports and specifications; including review of reports, plans, cost estimates and calculations.
• Ability to finalise mood boards - a collection of suitable images, colors and materials.
• Preparing Bills of quantity.
• Attend regular meetings with clients, contractors and other specialists
• To oversee the building contract and to monitor the work in terms of quality, progress and costs as closely as is reasonably possible.
• Ability to pay attention to environmental and sustainable issues and where possible to incorporate energy saving technologies into design specification.
• Work in an industry/company designing new buildings, restoring and conserving old buildings and developing new ways of using existing buildings.

Requirements

Skills
• Strong customer service and problem solving skills, including the ability to provide diligent, prompt and courteous responses to users’ and questions and technical issues.
• Act as Consultant’s Representative in all project works if it is necessary.
• Computer literacy with a strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop and MS Office applications
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Creative and innovative with analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; maintain a calm poise during stressful situations.
• Excellent attention to details
• Can work under pressure while being highly productive

Qualifications and Experience
• A Bachelor degree in Interior Design/Architecture is essential.
• Must have 3+ years experience in interior design.
• Advanced In computer software such as 3D MAX with V-ray, AutoCAD (2D), Adobe Photoshop (latest Editions).
• The ability to produce shop Drawings & detailing of all Interior design field from floor to ceiling.
• Have knowledge in Mechanical, Electrical & lighting design and calculation.
• Must be proficient in / or knowledgeable in material type and specifications of finishes.

About the Company

Artan Holding is a Qatari-owned company with a diverse portfolio of businesses including:

• Doha British School Established in 1997, Doha British School delivers the National Curriculum of England from Pre-School to IGCSE and in the Sixth Form International Baccalaureate Diploma.

• City University College is a higher education institution in Qatar that offers recognised UK degrees licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. City University College is provider of the BTEC and Ulster University Qatar degrees, SI-UK services and IELTS courses. City University College offers alternative routes to university and work, both for high-school students as well as employed people.

• Qatar Skills Academy established in 2010, a training academy providing accredited vocational education and training.

• ACES is a private Education group which owns, manages and operates educational institutions in Qatar with the objective of fostering academic innovation and excellence.

• Mirage International Property Consultants established in 2004, a real estate company specializing in the sale, leasing and facilities management of commercial and residential properties in Qatar and around the world.

• Primepower Middle East specialize in the supply of temporary power solutions to support the increasing demand on the country's infrastructure. from 6kva up to Multi Megawatt modular power systems, there is a solution for every customers requirement.

• House of Architecture and Interiors established in 2012, an architecture and design company offering diversified interiors solutions through integrated services and products.

• Gulf CMS offers a wide-ranging repair service to Qatar customers, including reconditioning. Our well-qualified technicians handle every damage for our customers at our fully equipped maintenance center.

• Ulster University (UU) Qatar operates its branch campus in Qatar in partnership with City University College. Ulster University, Qatar is working to develop a skills-based economy as part of Qatar’s National Vision 2030. Their business expertise, quality teaching and innovation will deliver the future business leaders of Qatar and beyond.

UU Qatar provides students with the skills and knowledge to fuel public and private sector organisations to drive the regional economy. The range of business degree courses on offer including the International Foundation Programme and BSc (Hons) Business Studies.

• SI-UK is a British owned and an official UK University representative, it is the truly global UK focused education agency in the world. It is the official representative of over 380+ Universities & Colleges. Thousands of student university applications are processed every year through its offices globally. In Qatar its office officially represented by City College. SI-UK can assist with your application for foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate programmes.