Project Coordinator (Interior Design)

About the role

A Dubai studio, known for its work across hospitality, residential, retail and cultural projects, is looking for a Project Coordinator (Interior Design) to support the design and delivery of high-profile projects. The role coordinates project activities, manages technical documentation, assists the design and delivery teams and ensures clear communication between internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Work with designers and project managers to understand project requirements, objectives and constraints
• Coordinate day-to-day project activities and schedules across several interior design projects
• Act as the main link between internal teams (design, architecture, procurement, technical) and external stakeholders (clients, contractors)
• Track timelines, deliverables and budgets, monitor progress and mitigate risks proactively
• Maintain project records such as correspondence, meeting minutes and change orders
• Review design drawings and specifications against project requirements and industry standards
• Help the Project Manager with project management registers and tools (risk assessment, change orders, minutes)
• Lead technical and outsourcing teams in producing detailed drawings, highlight design development details and materiality, and provide sketches for CAD technicians, detailers and modelers
• Manage drawing packages, coordinate QA/QC checks, review CAD and Revit drawings and guide the team on drawing numbering and project protocols

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture
• 7+ years of relevant experience in a design consultancy, ideally in Dubai or the GCC
• Experience in luxury residential and hotel projects
• Strong knowledge of interior design and architectural project lifecycles
• Leadership and team management skills, able to manage a technical production team
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and ability to work independently and in a team

Required skills

• AutoCAD, Revit and Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign is a plus
• Knowledge of local authority approval processes is advantageous