Graduate Interior Designer - UAE National

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Graduate Interior Designer - UAE National to join our award-winning team based in Abu Dhabi.

KEO are looking to recruit talented Emirati architects from graduate level to 1 - 2 years’ experience to support KEO divisions throughout a 1-year rotational program within our architecture functions. Depending on where the role is assigned, responsibilities may vary day to day.  Working under direct supervision of experienced managers and professionals, completes a variety of assignments designed to provide exposure to and training in chosen field of expertise. May broaden operational knowledge through rotational assignments across multiple teams.

We envisage success in this role to include:

• Becomes familiar with the KEO business, divisions, operations, culture, department relationships and clients by providing support through the different stages of the project. Receives on-the-job and technical training from managers and experienced co-workers.
• Completes assignments through different rotations to gain business knowledge and technical skills.
• Develops problem solving, project management, relationship management and analytical skills through supporting senior level staff on project.
• Communicates task progress to relevant senior staff member or project manager.
• Supports senior staff to liaise with government agencies and other authorities as may be required regarding development objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with KEO's Quality Assurance policies and procedures
• Attends training programs as required to address identified gaps in or learning or to develop an understanding of KEO's consultancy business. Demonstrates understanding through application to project work on an ongoing basis.
• Completes periodic and summary reports of projects and accomplishments in training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include experience from graduate level to 1 - 2 years partnered with a Bachelors Degree in a Design field.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work. We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.