Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen design projects from initial brief, concept, and schematic design through detailed design, tender, and IFC/shop drawing stages.

  
  

• Develop high‑quality kitchen layouts, space planning, and workflows for residential and commercial/hospitality kitchens.

• Coordinate with architectural, structural, and MEP consultants to ensure fully integrated and buildable kitchen designs.

• Produce and review detailed drawings: plans, elevations, sections, detail equipment schedules, and builder’s work drawings.

• Prepare and validate BOQs, material/finish specifications, and appliance selections aligned with project requirements.

• Ensure compliance with relevant UAE / Dubai Municipality / Civil Defense requirements, plus international kitchen and F&B operational standards.

  
  

• Conduct site surveys and oversee measurement verification; manage design changes based on site constraints.

• Lead client presentations, design workshops, and value‑engineering exercises while protecting design intent.

• Mentor junior designers and support the development of office standards, libraries, and templates.

• Collaborate with project managers to plan deliverables, manage timelines, and ensure consistent quality control.

• Stay updated on global kitchen trends, ergonomics, sustainable materials, and innovations in appliances and hardware.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, or related field.

• Minimum 7–10 years of professional kitchen design experience within a consultancy environment in UAE/GCC.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating leadership on luxury residential, hospitality, and/or commercial kitchen projects.

• Expert knowledge of kitchen planning principles, cabinetry/joinery construction, materials, hardware, and appliance integration.

• High proficiency in 2D/REVIT design and documentation tools (AutoCAD essential REVIT proficiency, especially for BIM‑coordinated projects)

• Excellent understanding of MEP coordination for kitchens (exhaust/ventilation, drainage/grease waste, gas safety, power loads).

• Ability to interpret and coordinate multi‑disciplinary drawings and resolve site/design conflicts proactively.

• Strong client‑facing skills, presentation ability, and clear professional communication.

• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple high‑value projects under tight deadlines.