Draftsman Designer

Join the Team at ABYAT - Your Gateway to Retail Excellence!

About us

Are you ready to be part of the largest retail store in the Middle East ABYAT , spanning an impressive 22,000 square meters and offering over 22,000 products, is your one-stop destination for all things home improvement and more. From elegant tiles and captivating wallpapers to state-of-the-art lighting solutions and stylish kitchen fixtures, we pride ourselves on offering a diverse array of top-quality products under one roof.

Established locally with a vision for excellence, ABYAT has been setting benchmarks since its inception in September 2005. With an unwavering focus on our customers, we've crafted an experience that revolves around their needs, from our meticulously designed store layouts to our unparalleled service offerings.

Expanding beyond our roots in Kuwait, ABYAT is now making waves in Saudi Arabia and setting our sights on Qatar and the UAE. As we continue to grow, we're seeking passionate individuals to join our dynamic team and contribute to our journey of success.

Position: Draftsman Designer

Location: KSA - Riyadh

Type: Full-time

About the role:

The Draftsman Designer is a technical and visualization-focused role responsible for transforming approved Sales Designer concepts into accurate technical drawings and high-quality 3D visualizations that support client presentations, production, and execution.

This role plays a critical part in elevating design credibility, ensuring technical feasibility, and supporting sales conversion by delivering presentation-quality visuals and precise shop drawings that align with Abyat’s premium retail and design standards.

Key Responsibilities

Design Visualization & Rendering

• Translate approved design concepts into photorealistic 3D renders for client presentations.
• Produce high-end visuals that reflect accurate materials, lighting, scale, and textures.
• Support Sales Designers with compelling visual outputs that enhance proposal approval rates.
• Apply strong post-production techniques to finalize presentation-ready visuals.

Technical & Shop Drawings

• Prepare accurate technical drawings and shop drawings based on Sales Designer concepts.
• Ensure drawings comply with production, installation, and manufacturing requirements.
• Maintain consistency between approved design intent and technical documentation.
• Revise drawings based on internal feedback or client-approved changes.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate closely with Sales Designers to clarify design intent and spatial details.
• Coordinate with production, suppliers, and operations teams when required.
• Support Senior Designers and Creative Design Director on complex or large-scale projects.

Quality, Accuracy & Standards

• Ensure all drawings and renders meet Abyat’s design, branding, and quality benchmarks.
• Maintain organized project files and version control.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, dimensions, and constructability.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in drafting, 3D visualization, or design support roles.
• Background from furniture retail, interior fit-out, or showroom environments is preferred.
• Keep up with new design software, rendering techniques, and industry trends.
• Identify technical or aesthetic challenges in design execution.
• Maintain organized files and version control for drawings and renders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, or related field preferred.