Beirut Digital District is a Cluster of Innovation designed for the Digital & Creative Community in Lebanon.Providing the ideal business environment, BDD combines value added services and state-of-the-art infrastructure so that companies can increase their productivity and grow. BDD offers the healthiest living environment where the young and dynamic workforce can WORK, LIVE & PLAY. Located in the heart of Beirut City, this all-inclusive community is the center for Incubator and Accelerator Parks designed to host innovative startups and for Commercial Parks to accommodate medium and large enterprises.

Key Goal

The Interior Architect/Designer intern will be responsible for designing interior office spaces for creative, digital companies taking into account latest design trends and clients evolving needs for the future workspace. She/he will be responsible for the execution of the projects from A to Z, by overseeing the quality, and logistics and timeline. 

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Designing and drafting plans to create or refurbish spaces with the clients' tastes in mind and evolving needs for the future workspace  

• Be in line with the design trends and updates in design and furniture layouts 

• Meeting with clients and assisting with determination of project requirements, objectives and budgets. 

• Preparing and presenting design and branding proposals in a realistic 3D visualization to the client 

• Reviewing of contractors’ and suppliers’ quotations and preparing bill of quantities 

• Specifying the nature and quality of materials required which includes executional drawings 

• Helping to coordinate the work of contractors 

• Regular site visits to check on progress, ensuring that the project is running on time and to budget 

• Quality control tracking from start to handing over 

• Be in line with the legal regulations so their designs are up-to-code 

• Use computer drafting programs, such as computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), Photoshop and Google Sketch-up 

• Discussing the objectives, requirements and budget of a project and preparing and presenting feasibility reports and design proposals to the client 

• Producing detailed workings, drawings and specifications 

• Specifying the nature and quality of materials required 

• Preparing a visual for project concept 

• Preparing applications for planning and building control departments 

• Drawing up tender documents for contracts 

• Resolving problems and issues that arise during construction 

Note: This is a 6-month internship, with the opportunity of a full-time position according to performance problem solving 

Education & Experience 

• University degree in Interior Architecture or equivalent 

• 0 to 3 years of experience in a similar role 

Competencies & Skills 

• Creativity and imagination 

• Ability to visualize concepts and explain them to others 

• Wide exposure to buildings design and construction  

• Fluency in written / spoken English and Arabic 

• Professional computer literacy in MS Office applications and planning software, AutoCAD, MS project, Photoshop 

• Ability to deliver on agreed objectives/targets 

• Ability to take initiative and apply considerable ingenuity and practical knowledge 

• Team player, positive thinker, strong communication skills,