Senior Technical Designer - Hospitality Interior Design

About the role

This role leads the preparation of detailed technical design and construction drawing packages for 5-star hotels, luxury resorts, restaurants and other hospitality projects. It translates approved design concepts into accurate, coordinated and buildable technical documentation while keeping the overall design intent.

Key responsibilities

• Produce detailed floor plans, reflected ceiling plans (RCPs), elevations, sections, joinery details, bespoke furniture, ceiling features and interior architectural details.
• Develop and manage detailed 3D interior design models in Autodesk Revit, and generate drawings, schedules and construction details from them.
• Coordinate interior models and drawings with architectural, structural, MEP, lighting, kitchen, AV and specialist consultants, review consultant drawings, identify clashes and resolve coordination issues.
• Ensure design details comply with 5-star hotel operator standards, brand guidelines, project specifications and hospitality requirements.
• Review shop drawings, material submissions, technical specifications and samples, and conduct drawing and BIM model quality checks.
• Attend site visits, coordinate with contractors, respond to RFIs and provide technical solutions during construction.
• Ensure compliance with UAE building regulations, authority requirements, accessibility and fire and life safety standards.
• Lead technical deliverables, guide junior designers, coordinate workloads and implement BIM standards, BEPs and ISO 19650 requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in interior design and technical documentation.
• Proven experience in 5-star hotels, luxury hospitality, resorts and high-end F&B projects is essential.
• Strong portfolio of hospitality projects and technical construction documentation.
• Extensive knowledge of bespoke joinery, custom furniture, interior finishes, ceiling systems and construction detailing.
• Good knowledge of BIM standards, ISO 19650 and UAE building regulations.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit, including interior design modelling, BIM coordination and technical drawing production.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD; Navisworks and Autodesk Construction Cloud experience is an advantage.
• Understanding of architectural, structural, MEP and lighting coordination.
• Excellent technical, organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.