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Job description / Role
A great opportunity awaits a talented and enthusiastic FF&E designer with experience in hospitality, corporate and residential projects to join our team of talented architects and designers in our well-known and established international architectural design studio in Dubai.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and work with senior designer(s) in the development of overall design concepts.
- Create furniture layouts, perspectives and render for presentation
- Prepare schemes and sample boards to include, furniture, fabrics, and accessories
- Select and document necessary specifications, schedules and material references; approved colors, finishes, materials required into a spec book.
- Prepare spec sheets for all selected and custom items.
- Develop necessary and appropriate budgets required for the assigned project.
- Request pricing from suppliers
- Assist in the preparation of Purchase Orders
- Review shop drawings and follow up on all manufactured items.
- Contact with client/consultants/vendors on all FF&E matters and attend site meetings.
- Be informed and regularly updated on various FF&E supplies and materials relative to design/decoration purposes and budgets.
- Update and maintain the FF&E library.
- Travel to shows and exhibitions for FF&E
- Carry out all the above responsibilities and all necessary documentation within set time schedule and meet project progress schedule.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor Degree/Diploma in Architecture/Interior design
- Minimum of 5 years of working experience
- Good command of English. Arabic a plus.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Proficient in CAD, Microsoft Office and ADOBE suite.
- Familiarity and knowledge of both traditional and contemporary style of interior materials, furnishings, accessories and artwork as well as architectural materials and it’s application in design projects.
- Passionate and aware of global design trends and FF&E supplies.
- Strong knowledge in sourcing for high-end FF&E and finishes on large and small projects.
- Familiarity and comprehension of working on FF&E project cost and budget control.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
About the Company
RMJM is an International Architectural Practice with Studios in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the United States. Our work encompasses architecture, masterplanning and interior design. RMJM is a design-led practice and our professionals apply a creative and collaborative approach to the whole building process from inception to completion, enabling us to successfully connect people and places, context and culture, to create dynamic and modern architecture. The company’s work spans the commercial, cultural, education, healthcare, hospitality, mixed use, residential, retail, science and technology, sport and transport sectors.
In the UAE, RMJM has had a continuous presence since 1970. The combination of our intellectual capital and regional expertise allows RMJM to solve the most complex architectural problems and offer innovative designs rooted in the understanding of local culture and traditions.