Design Coordinator

Job Title - Design Coordinator

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Design Coordinator to support retail fit-out and store-design projects. The successful candidate will assist in coordinating design development, managing documentation, liaising with internal teams and external vendors, and ensuring design integrity during executional in a retail development and store-environment context.

Key Responsibilities

Support the design process for retail stores: assist in concept development, space planning, finishes/specification, fixtures and fittings.

Prepare and update drawings, 3D visuals, schedules, finish boards and material specifications in coordination with the design team and store-design guidelines.

Liaise with architecture/interior teams, procurement, project management and site contractors to ensure design deliverables are aligned with project timelines, budgets and brand standards.

Maintain project documentation and drawing control: revisions, approvals, as-built drawings and archive key design assets.

Coordinate with vendors/suppliers: collect quotations, track lead times for materials/fixtures, ensure on-time delivery of design items and monitor installation status on site.

Conduct site visits when required: check installation of design elements, reporting discrepancies or quality issues, and follow up until resolution.

Monitor design-budget spend, track change-orders, variations and support cost-control measures related to design components.

Support the rollout of new store launches, refurbishments or store-churn projects: manage checklist of design deliverables, installation schedules, hand-over documentation and ensure consistency across retail network.

Assist in maintaining brand and store-design standards: review stores for compliance with design guidelines, document deviations and propose corrective action.

Prepare reports and presentations for the design team and senior management: status updates, milestone tracking, vendor performance, cost/schedule variances and risk escalations.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors degree in Interior Architecture, Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.

Minimum 2-4 years experience in retail store design, fit-out coordination, interior design or project coordination within retail or commercial environments.

Proficient in design/drafting software (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp or equivalent) and familiar with finishes, fixtures, furniture and joinery specifications.

Strong organisational and documentation-management skills: able to maintain drawing libraries, track revisions, and ensure clarity of records.

Good communication and coordination skills: comfortable liaising with multiple stakeholders (design team, procurement, contractors, store operations).

Knowledge of retail store build-out process (shopfitting, finishes, MEP coordination) and understanding of quality/installation standards is an advantage.

Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.

Professional, well-presented and able to work flexible hours if required (site-visits, store roll-outs).

Key Competencies & Behaviours

Detail-oriented: ensures accuracy in drawings, specifications and installation verification.

Collaborative: works well across teams, shares information, supports execution and ensures alignment across design and delivery.

Proactive & resourceful: anticipates potential design or installation issues, raises flags early and drives resolution.

Reliable & deadline-driven: manages multiple projects or stores, tracks milestones and keeps projects on schedule.

Brand-aware & quality-driven: champions the brands design identity, ensures consistency and high visual standards in store environments.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits aligned with UAE market and experience.

Opportunity to work in an exciting retail-fit-out and store-development environment across the UAE region.

Exposure to flagship store projects, multi-store roll-outs, and professional growth in the store-design discipline.

A collaborative team culture with opportunities for learning and taking on greater responsibilities.

Apply now!