Senior Designer

Job description / Role

As a Senior Designer you assist the Design Manager in the completion and implementation of design projects in accordance with agreed parameters of quality standards, costs and timeliness.

What you will be doing

- To provide designs and check to ensure they are accurate and in line with defined requirements.

- To assist the Design Manager in the proper utilization of design resources.

- To guide junior staff in design processes and technical matters

- To provide support to the Design Manager in achieving the completion of design projects to time and budget.

- To provide support in agreeing the project brief, establishing timelines, delegating tasks and monitor progress of the same.

- To undertake Value Engineering reviews and make recommendations for improvement during the various design stages and advise Design Manager on any matters arising.

- Coordinate / Liaise with Consultants, Client , Landlords etc on all client related changes, comments, and ensure approvals and consequent incorporation in the design.

- Ensure design compliance is line with best practices, BU requirements and Company policies and procedures

- Monitor the performance of their team members to ensure the design correctness and completeness as well as compliance with the scope of work requirements

- To check contractors workshop drawings to ensure alignment with the designer's intent.

You will need to have the following education, skills and experience to qualify for the position:

- Diploma or Degree in Architecture/or Interior Design

- Alternatively an e quivalent technical qualification relevant to retail deign /construction

- Minimum of 4 to 6 years experience in a similar role.

- Experience in Concept and/or Detailed design.

- Retail store design experience in Luxury is ideally preferred.

- Advance experience in tools like AutoCAD, Sketchup 3D, Rendering 3D software.

- Ability to work on high volume and multiple projects within a short timelines.

- Passion in creating exceptional retail experiences.

- Excellent Communication skills

- Strong Leadership and Interpersonal skills.

- Self Driven and strong project management skills.

About the Company

Established in 1979, Al Tayer Group is a privately-held, diversified company with operations in 12 countries in the Middle East and beyond. With over 7,800 employees from 95 different nationalities, the Group has its headquarters in Dubai, UAE.

Al Tayer Group operates leading, quality-focused businesses in automobile sales and service, luxury and lifestyle retail, perfumes and cosmetics distribution, engineering as well as interiors contracting. The Groups portfolio includes several of the worlds leading brands such as Armani, Bvlgari, Banana Republic, Ford, Ferrari, Gucci, Gap, Harvey Nichols and Maserati. The Group operates over 180 stores across multiple markets in the Middle East. In addition, Al Tayer Group has investments in commercial real estate, contracting, supply chain management, precision tools manufacturing and travel agency services.