As a Design Coordinator, you will support the Workplace Design team and Project Management teams in delivering high quality commercial office and retail branch fit out projects. You will assist in coordinating design information, reviewing contractor submissions, preparing design materials, and ensuring smooth communication between internal stakeholders, consultants, and contractors.

This role is well suited for a detail oriented design professional who is strong in technical review, documentation, and coordination within a corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design Coordination & Documentation

• Coordinate and consolidate design information between internal teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Review shop drawings, material submissions, and specifications to ensure alignment with design intent and corporate standards.
• Support the integration of interior layouts with architectural, MEP, and specialist systems.
• Maintain organized documentation, drawing registers, and design approval records.

Project Support & Collaboration

• Work closely with the Workplace Design team to understand design requirements, brand guidelines, and project objectives.
• Provide support during design review meetings and prepare follow up action items and design meeting minutes.
• Liaise with vendors, consultants, and contractors to ensure timely submission and clarity of design information.
• Assist in site coordination with the project team, including attending site walks and recording design related issues.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Support mock up inspections, material reviews, and quality checks in factories or on site.
• Ensure that design standards, guidelines, and best practices are followed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in identifying design discrepancies and work with relevant parties to resolve issues.

Design Research & Material Sourcing

• Research new materials, finishes, design trends, and workplace innovations relevant to commercial and retail interiors.
• Assist in sourcing samples and maintaining an organized materials library.

Technical Skills

• Prepare, update, and manage drawings using AutoCAD (required).
• Support visualization and presentation work using Power Point and MS Office tools.
• Basic Revit/BIM knowledge is advantageous but not mandatory.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related design discipline
• 3–5 years of experience in commercial office or retail fit out projects (corporate environment preferred)
• Strong understanding of design documentation, detail coordination, and construction processes
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is a must
• Competent in Power Point, MS Word, and MS Excel
• Ability to hand sketch design ideas is an advantage
• Strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced project environment