Professional Interior Designer Architect - Interiors

About the role

SOM, one of the world's most influential design firms, is looking for an innovative, creative, independent and critical thinker to join its collaborative design practice in Dubai as a Professional Designer Interiors & Architecture. The role covers distinct parts of large projects or whole small-scale projects, with leadership responsibilities and mentoring of less experienced staff.

Key responsibilities

• Create and innovate with a strong conceptual design ability, integrating interdisciplinary criteria into the design of project portions or whole projects.
• Apply advanced knowledge of interiors and architectural materials, finishes, building systems, specifications, building and fire codes, detailing standards, construction techniques and cost trends.
• Use technical strategies and appropriate tools to research, design and document at every project phase, including workplace planning, design and construction documentation, and FF&E and materials selection.
• Manage own workload and that of others to meet deadlines, with occasional direction from team leaders while guiding and teaching less experienced staff.
• Inspire and lead by example, mentor and train staff, define expectations, delegate appropriately and help set a consistent work plan for budget, deliverables and schedule.
• Engage in internal professional development, contribute to sustainable strategies, help develop standards, policies and procedures, and protect the firm from financial and legal risk.

Required profile

• Professional degree in Architecture and/or Interior Design.
• Professional licensure process close to completion; LEED accreditation strongly preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• General understanding of sustainable strategies and principles, including LEED or other green building rating systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Active support of BIM/CAD project standards and procedures.
• Portfolios must be submitted as part of the application (one PDF, 10-20 pages, max 5 MB); applications without work samples are not reviewed.

Required skills

• Revit (high proficiency essential)
• BIM tools and digital tools such as Rhino, Grasshopper, Navisworks, Ladybug, Enscape, VR and Adobe Suite
• LEED or other green building rating systems

What we offer

• Opportunities to work on transformational projects
• Competitive salaries
• Health insurance, wellness, retirement and other work/life plans