Retail Designer

We're Hiring – Retail Design Professionals | Saudi Arabia Must be willing to relocate to Al Khobar KSA. GCC Mall Experience Required. Join PD Design & Retail Consultancy PD Design & Retail Consultancy is expanding its Retail Design & Delivery (RDD) Design Team for several prestigious shopping mall developments across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We are seeking experienced Retail Designers and Retail Design Review professionals with proven expertise in shopping malls, retail and F&B design, tenant design review, landlord design criteria, and retail fit-out documentation. Current Vacancies * Retail Designer / Design Executive (3–4 Years) * Senior Retail Designer / Design Associate (5–7 Years) * Retail Design Manager (8–15 Years) What We're Looking For We are seeking design professionals with experience in one or more of the following: * Shopping malls and major retail developments * Retail and F&B store design * Luxury and premium retail * Mixed-use and commercial developments * Hospitality and lifestyle destinations * Entertainment and leisure developments * Airport retail * Department stores and specialty retail Candidates should have practical experience in: * Retail Design & Delivery (RDD) * Tenant design review and coordination * Landlord-side retail design review * Concept, schematic and detailed design review * Shopfront, signage and storefront design * Retail planning and space planning * Landlord Design Criteria and Tenant Design Guidelines * Architectural drawing and technical documentation review * Architectural and MEP design coordination * Material and finishes review * Design submission and approval processes * Fit-out drawing review and coordination * Design compliance and comment consolidation * Site design inspections and design closeout Preferred Industry Background Experience working with * Shopping mall developers, landlords, retail design consultants, architectural practices, RDD consultants, retail brands or fit-out contractors involved in major retail developments. * Previous landlord-side shopping mall design review experience will be highly preferred. Preferred Technical Skills Candidates should demonstrate strong knowledge of: * Retail planning and interior architecture * Tenant design coordination * Landlord Design Criteria and compliance * Shopfront and storefront design * Retail and F&B design principles * Concept and detailed design assessment * Architectural drawing review * Reflected ceiling plans, floor finishes and elevations * Signage and branding integration * Material and finishes assessment * Architectural and MEP coordination * Design review and technical comment consolidation * Shop drawings and material submissions * Site inspections and design compliance * Snagging and design closeout Software knowledge in * AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, Navisworks, 3D visualization software or similar design and document review platforms will be an advantage. Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Architecture, Interior Design, Interior Architecture or a closely related design discipline. * Strong architectural and interior design technical knowledge. * Saudi Council of Engineers Registration, where applicable, is preferred. * KSA or GCC experience is highly desirable. * Transferable Iqama is an advantage. * Immediate or short-notice availability is preferred. Your CV Must Clearly Include To be considered, please ensure your CV specifies: * Professional discipline and qualification * Total years of design experience * Total years of retail design experience * Shopping mall and retail projects completed * Retail brands and F&B concepts previously handled * Employer and role on each major project * Landlord, developer, consultant, contractor or tenant-side experience * Experience in landlord-side tenant design review * Number and type of retail units reviewed or designed * Concept, schematic and detailed design responsibilities * Shopfront and signage design/review experience * Architectural and MEP coordination experience * Design software proficiency * Current location and nationality * Saudi Council of Engineers registration status, where applicable * Iqama transfer status * Notice period * Current and expected salary * A design portfolio must be submitted together with the CV, demonstrating relevant retail, shopping mall, F&B, shopfront and/or commercial design experience. Only candidates with relevant shopping mall, retail design, retail fit-out or landlord-side design review experience will be shortlisted. How to Apply Please email your updated CV and Design Portfolio to: [email protected] Subject Line: * Application – Retail Designer / Design Executive – KSA * Application – Senior Retail Designer / Design Associate – KSA * Application – Retail Design Manager – KSA ( Please indicate the position you are applying for in the email subject. along with copy of your design portfolio) Join PD Design & Retail Consultancy and play a key role in reviewing, coordinating and delivering the design of some of Saudi Arabia's most prominent shopping mall and retail developments. Show more Show less

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Architecture, Interior Design, Interior Architecture or a closely related design discipline. Strong architectural and interior design technical knowledge. Saudi Council of Engineers Registration, where applicable, is preferred. KSA or GCC experience is highly desirable. Transferable Iqama is an advantage. Immediate or short-notice availability is preferred.

Note: The posting emphasizes responsibilities across the Retail Design & Delivery (RDD) domain, including: review and coordination of tenant design, landlord-side retail design review, concept, schematic and detailed design review, shopfront, signage and storefront design, retail planning and space planning, adherence to Landlord Design Criteria and Tenant Design Guidelines, architectural drawing and technical documentation review, architectural and MEP coordination, material and finishes review, design submission and approval processes, fit-out drawing review and coordination, design compliance and comment consolidation, site design inspections and design closeout. The role involves reviewing, coordinating and delivering the design of shopping mall and retail developments, including luxury/premium retail, F&B, and mixed-use projects, with an emphasis on landlord and tenant design reviews.