About LEOS International
LEOS International is a globally recognized real estate developer headquartered in the UK, with a strong and growing presence in the UAE. Known for its design-led, innovative residential and commercial projects, LEOS delivers lifestyle-driven communities across strategic urban locations.
Job Purpose
We at LEOS International are seeking an Interior Designer to support both corporate and development projects. As an Interior Designer you will collaborate with design and architectural teams to ensure that proposed project designs are reproduced accurately and effectively to life.
Responsibilities
* Develop initial ideas and acquire key information about potential projects, discuss requirements in detail with clients (the brief) and set project schedules.
* Understand project needs and the needs of the people using the building to develop design concepts and establish final briefs.
* Consider materials and costs according to budgets and negotiate project fees.
* Conduct feasibility studies for projects.
* Research and gather information and photographs relating to the project.
* Produce 'sample' or 'mood' boards to present in meetings.
* Source products, such as fittings, furniture, lighting, finishes, decoration and dressing, and provide samples for clients.
* Prepare detailed working drawings, designs, plans, models and schemes, often using computer aided design (CAD) software.
* Survey buildings.
* Supervise work at the design stage and on-site.
* Work closely with quantity surveyors to establish costs and work schedules on larger projects, with architects and other design professionals to determine the best use of space, and with manufacturers and contractors.
* Keep up to date with new developments in the design industry.
* Act as a project manager for the client throughout the construction stage, coordinating the design on site and managing the construction team - this may be required in some roles.
Qualifications
* At least 4 years' experience in a similar role in a creative environment; preferably with a graduate-level qualification or equivalent.
* Creative and technical skills.
* A high level of technical knowledge, including CAD, Revit and model-making skills.
* Good drawing skills, including perspective drawing and spatial awareness.
* Creativity and imagination.
* Knowledge of the wider construction and design industries.
* Project-management skills, including the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
* Attention to detail.
* Organizational and creative problem-solving skills.
* Good negotiating and management skills.