About the Company We are a well-established and reputable advertising and creative agency based in JLT, Dubai, with a strong track record of delivering branding, retail design, and visual communication solutions for leading local and international brands. Our team combines creative expertise with strong technical execution to deliver high-quality brand experiences across multiple retail environments. About the Role Our Retail Design team is looking for a Senior Retail Designer & Technical Specialist who is highly autonomous, technically driven, and comfortable managing complex projects from concept through production and installation. This role goes beyond design execution. We are looking for a specialist who can develop 3D designs while integrating technical feasibility, joinery constraints, manufacturing considerations, and Value Engineering from the early design stage. The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing mindset, practical knowledge of materials and joinery, and the confidence to work directly with suppliers, visit factories, inspect prototypes, and oversee quality during on-site installations. Key Responsibilities1. Technical 3D Design & Constraint Integration Develop 2D zoning and 3D models for strategic retail projects, including high-end salons, flagship stores, podiums, Sephora windows, and backwalls. Work across leading beauty brands including Kérastase, L'Oréal Professionnel, Redken, and Color Wow. Adapt global brand guidelines to local retail environments while ensuring designs are production-ready, technically feasible, and aligned with site conditions. Review architectural plans, MEP requirements, power/water data, vendor packs, and other technical inputs before commencing design development. Identify potential technical and manufacturing constraints at an early stage and propose practical solutions.2. Technical Drawings & Value Engineering Produce and review detailed Technical Drawings (TDs) using Auto CAD and Sketch Up, including elevations, sections, joinery details, assembly details, LED lighting integration, and technical fixtures. Apply Value Engineering principles to optimize designs, reduce manufacturing costs and lead times, and maintain the required aesthetic and brand standards. Recommend alternative materials, construction methods, and technical solutions based on project budgets and production requirements. Ensure drawings and specifications are clear and suitable for supplier/manufacturer execution.3. Supplier Follow-Up & Manufacturing Audits Act as the technical point of contact for local contractors, joineries, fabricators, and manufacturers. Coordinate closely with suppliers throughout the production process. Conduct factory and workshop visits to inspect mock-ups, prototypes, materials, color/paint codes, finishes, and overall workmanship. Identify production issues and provide practical technical solutions before shipment or installation.4. On-Site Quality Control Conduct site visits throughout the installation process to ensure compliance with approved designs, technical drawings, and specifications. Monitor workmanship, materials, finishes, dimensions, lighting, and overall installation quality. Prepare detailed and accurate snag lists and follow up with contractors to ensure all issues are rectified before final opening or handover. Support the team in resolving technical challenges encountered during installation. Candidate Profile Experience· 8–10+ years of relevant professional experience in retail design, shopfitting, joinery, technical design, or retail manufacturing.· Experience on the supplier/contractor side, particularly in shopfitting, joinery, fabrication, or retail manufacturing, is highly desirable.· Alternatively, strong technical retail design experience within luxury, beauty, or FMCG brands will be considered.· Proven experience taking projects from design development through manufacturing and installation.· Essential Technical & Software Skills· Auto CAD: Strong hands-on proficiency in technical drawings, joinery details, elevations, sections, and construction details.· Sketch Up: Expert-level 3D modelling capability.· V-Ray: Strong rendering and visualization skills.· Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop and Illustrator.· Microsoft Office: Excel and Power Point.· Soft Skills & Mindset· Practical & Technical: Strong understanding of materials, joinery, fabrication, assembly methods, and manufacturing realities.· Highly Autonomous: Able to work independently, prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and make sound technical decisions without constant supervision.· Solution-Oriented: Able to identify challenges early and proactively propose practical and cost-effective solutions.· Detail-Oriented: Strong eye for detail with a high standard of quality and accuracy.· Field-Oriented: Comfortable working directly with suppliers, visiting production workshops, factories, and construction sites.· Collaborative: Able to communicate effectively with designers, project managers, suppliers, contractors, and clients.· Languages· Fluent English is mandatory.· Arabic and/or French is an advantage. What We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who is more than a designer — a technically strong retail specialist who understands how a design moves from concept → technical development → manufacturing → installation. The successful candidate should be confident making technical decisions, challenging impractical solutions, working directly with manufacturers, and ensuring that every project is delivered to the required quality, budget, timeline, and brand standards.