Retail Designer

Job title: Retail Designer

Location: Dubai

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Retail Designer to develop and review technical drawings, and oversee the design execution of luxury retail projects. The ideal candidate will combine strong leadership capabilities with a technical background in architecture or design and be proficient in 3D/2D softwares. Must be able to lead design creatively, propose customer-centric solutions, elevate design and details.

Key Responsibilities:

Concept Development & Sketches

• Lead the creation and deployment of new concept development guidelines.
• Prepare quick intention sketches ahead of 3D modeling stages.
• Share sketches proactively with PMs for feedback.
• Explore references, materials, and trends to elevate design quality.

Leadership & Team Supervision

• Review all Technical Drawings (TDs) prior to submission.
• Assign and supervise dedicated designers per PM to streamline execution.
• Own 3D furniture and material research.
• Lead project reviews to ensure design consistency and feasibility.
• Monitor and report designer workload and schedule

Drafting & Design Oversight

• Create or review 2D and 3D technical drawings using 3DS Max, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar tools.
• Ensure technical documentation, including blueprints and schematics, meets all standards.
• Define dimensions, materials, and build specifications.

Technical Drawings & Inspections

• Supervise updates to block libraries, templates, and guidelines.
• Validate inspection results to ensure alignment with the design intent.
• Lead checklist creation for drawing and inspection consistency.

Workflow Coordination & Approvals

• Serve as the first line of QA for TDs before escalating to PMs.
• Ensure designers follow up on changes, updates, and standards.
• Review and validate material choices and technical submissions.

Communication & Documentation

• Liaise with PMs, suppliers, and vendors to align on project requirements.
• Represent the design team in cross-functional meetings.
• Maintain organized documentation of all design and technical updates.
• Support contractors with site execution feedback when necessary.

Role - Specific Skills:

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Advanced proficiency in 3DS Max, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar.
• Solid knowledge of construction and design principles.
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpretation of blueprints and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Desired Background and Experience:

• Degree or diploma in Architecture, Engineering, Technical Drawing, or related field.
• Experience in luxury retail, preferably within perfumes or beauty.
• Proficiency in software such as 3DS Max, CAD, and SketchUp.
• Understanding of fabrication methods and material specifications.