Interior Designer- Project Execution
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority ·
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Design
An in-house interior designer at a Dubai government authority who reviews consultant and contractor interior design submissions, administers contracts, and oversees fit-out delivery from design through handover. Core work covers shop drawing and material reviews, cost and layout planning, and enforcing compliance, sustainability, and quality standards.
Strategy
- Contribute to the development of interior design guidelines and standards in line with RTA’s strategic objectives.
- Participate in design feasibility studies, value engineering reviews, and innovation-driven enhancements to ensure user-centric, sustainable, and cost-effective interior environments.
- Support the selection and engagement of qualified consultants and vendors through technical input in scope definition and proposal evaluations.
- Promote integration of sustainability, universal design principles, and modern aesthetics in the design and selection process.
Operations
- Review and assess interior design proposals, shop drawings, and materials submitted by consultants and contractors for compliance with RTA specifications.
- Conducts utility design and operational studies aligned with RTA policies.
- Administer contracts during design and implementation stages to ensure alignment with budgets, schedules, material specifications, and quality standards.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to incorporate their functional, operational, and aesthetic requirements into design outcomes.
- Support execution oversight by coordinating interior design deliverables from initiation through handover, ensuring design compliance during Authority and private projects.
- Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, project quality plans, and RTA project management procedures.
- Follow up on payment approvals, variation requests, and contractor queries to ensure project continuity and alignment with contracts.
- Support design development and limited in-house design work, including layout planning, cost estimation, and material research.
Product / Process Improvement
- Recommend refinements to interior materials, layouts, or design concepts based on site reviews and stakeholder feedback.
- Contribute to standardization of materials and specification libraries for recurring project elements.
- Assist in maintaining progress documentation and reports for interior-related scopes, providing technical support to ensure compliance with project standards and Authority requirements.
- Propose innovations or alternative materials that enhance durability, sustainability, and occupant comfort.
- Participates in inspections and testing activities during implementation and handover phases.