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Nina Interior Design is hiring a senior kitchen designer to join its office in Dubai.

Job summary

We are seeking a highly experienced senior professional kitchen designer to join our Dubai contracting and consultancy team. This role is responsible for leading the end‑to‑end design of high‑end residential, hospitality and F&B kitchens from concept through detailed construction documentation. You will act as a design lead, working directly with clients, architects and multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver functional, compliant and aesthetically exceptional kitchens. Proficiency in Revit is a strong advantage.

Key responsibilities:

• lead kitchen design projects from initial brief, concept, and schematic design through detailed design, tender and IFC/shop drawing stages
• develop high‑quality kitchen layouts, space planning and workflows for residential and commercial/hospitality kitchens
• coordinate with architectural, structural and MEP consultants to ensure fully integrated and buildable kitchen designs
• produce and review detailed drawings: plans, elevations, sections, detail equipment schedules and builder’s work drawings
• prepare and validate BOQs, material/finish specifications and appliance selections aligned with project requirements
• ensure compliance with relevant UAE/Dubai Municipality/Civil Defense requirements, plus international kitchen and F&B operational standards
• conduct site surveys and oversee measurement verification; manage design changes based on site constraints
• lead client presentations, design workshops and value‑engineering exercises while protecting design intent
• mentor junior designers and support the development of office standards, libraries and templates

Required skills and qualifications:

• bachelor’s degree or diploma in interior design, architecture, industrial design or related field
• strong portfolio demonstrating leadership on luxury residential, hospitality and/or commercial kitchen projects
• expert knowledge of kitchen planning principles, cabinetry/joinery construction, materials, hardware and appliance integration
• high proficiency in 2D/Revit design and documentation tools (AutoCAD essential Revit proficiency, especially for BIM‑coordinated projects)
• excellent understanding of MEP coordination for kitchens (exhaust/ventilation, drainage/grease waste, gas safety, power loads)
• ability to interpret and coordinate multi‑disciplinary drawings and resolve site/design conflicts proactively
• strong client‑facing skills, presentation ability and clear professional communication
• highly organised, detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple high‑value
  projects under tight deadlines

Preferred/nice‑to‑have:

• experience with European kitchen systems and premium brands
• familiarity with BIM workflows, IFC deliverables and coordination tools (Navisworks/BIM360/Revizto)
• knowledge of sustainable kitchen design practices and circular materials

Please share your updated CV with portfolio and expected salary via the ‘apply for job’ button below.

Candidates open for relocation to Dubai can apply.

www.ninahospitality.ae