Design Coordinator

Role OverviewThe Design Coordinator acts as the bridge between design, technical, and site teams — ensuring smooth coordination from concept to project completion. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong design understanding, project management awareness, and excellent communication skills to manage multiple stakeholders, including clients, consultants, suppliers, and contractors.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign & Technical CoordinationAssist in the preparation and development of design concepts, presentations, material boards, and detailed drawings.Coordinate with in-house designers, consultants, and contractors to ensure design intent is fully captured and executed on site.Review and cross-check drawings, material samples, and FF&E selections for compliance with design specifications.Support in preparing design documentation — layouts, elevations, joinery details, and as-built drawings when required.Project Support & CommunicationFacilitate coordination meetings between design, procurement, and site teams.Follow up on design deliverables, approvals, and ensure adherence to project timelines.Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers for materials, finishes, and furniture; maintain up-to-date material library.Communicate with clients for design clarifications, presentation feedback, and approvals.Site CoordinationConduct site visits to verify that design details are implemented correctly.Resolve design-related issues in coordination with the project and site teams.Support the Design Manager in ensuring quality standards and alignment with brand aesthetics.Documentation & AdministrationMaintain project documentation — drawings, specifications, sample approvals, and revision logs.Assist in cost and quantity checks in collaboration with procurement and estimation teams.Track all design submissions and approvals to ensure smooth project flow.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.3–6 years of experience in interior design coordination within fit-out or design & build firms in the UAE.Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, and presentation tools (PowerPoint, InDesign).Solid understanding of materials, joinery, finishes, and FF&E coordination.Experience managing multiple design packages across concurrent projects.Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.Must be based in Dubai.