**Location:** Jeddah, Saudi Arabia\
**Experience:** 3–5 Years\
**Seniority Level:** Mid-Level / Senior\
**Industry:** Interior Design Luxury Residential Fit-Out & Joinery
### About the Role
An Interior Design company is seeking a detail-oriented and technically knowledgeable **Material Specification Specialist / Materials & Finishes Coordinator** to join our team.
The selected candidate will be responsible for preparing and managing material specifications, developing comprehensive Lists of Finishes (LOF), coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring that all specified materials accurately reflect the approved design intent.
The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of interior finishing materials, technical documentation, and manufacturing processes, particularly within high-end residential, interior design, and joinery projects.
### Key Responsibilities
**1. Material Specifications**
- Prepare detailed technical specifications for interior materials, including marble, natural stone, wood, veneer, fabrics, wallpapers, carpets, porcelain, metals, glass, and decorative finishes.
- Identify material properties, finishes, dimensions, thicknesses, applications, and technical requirements.
- Ensure all specified materials meet the project's design intent, quality standards, and functional requirements.
**2. List of Finishes (LOF) & Material Schedules**
- Prepare, develop, and maintain comprehensive **Lists of Finishes (LOF)** for all interior design projects.
- Develop detailed material and finishes schedules, organized by project, floor, and space.
- Assign material codes and references to ensure consistency across design presentations, 3D visuals, and technical drawings.
- Maintain accurate records of material selections, revisions, and approvals.
**3. Supplier & Manufacturer Coordination**
- Coordinate with local, GCC, and international suppliers and manufacturers.
- Obtain material samples, product catalogues, technical data sheets, quotations, availability, and lead times.
- Research suitable suppliers and identify alternative materials when required.
- Maintain an updated supplier database and material reference library.
**4. Technical Documentation**
- Prepare professional material specification sheets containing:
- Material name, category, and description.
- Manufacturer, supplier, and product reference.
- Color, texture, finish, dimensions, and thickness.
- Technical properties and installation requirements.
- Application areas and corresponding space references.
- Supporting technical data sheets and reference images.
- Ensure that all material documentation is complete, accurate, and properly organized.
**5. Design & Technical Coordination**
- Coordinate closely with interior designers, 3D visualizers, technical draftsmen, and project managers.
- Ensure materials specified in the LOF correspond with approved 3D designs, material selections, and execution drawings.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies between material specifications and technical documentation.
- Coordinate with joinery and manufacturing teams to confirm material suitability and fabrication requirements.
**6. Material Approvals & Sample Management**
- Prepare and organize material sample boards and approval submissions.
- Track material approval statuses and maintain clear records of client feedback and revisions.
- Ensure that only approved materials are reflected in final project documentation.
- Maintain an organized physical and digital materials library.
**7. Value Engineering & Material Alternatives**
- Identify suitable alternative materials based on design requirements, quality, availability, and budget.
- Compare technical specifications, pricing, and lead times.
- Recommend cost-effective alternatives without compromising the intended design quality and aesthetic.
### Qualifications & Requirements
- **3–5 years of relevant experience** in interior design, material specifications, fit-out, or finishes coordination.
- Educational or professional background in **Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Wood Manufacturing, Joinery, or a related field.**
- Strong technical knowledge of interior materials, finishes, and their applications.
- Proven experience preparing **Lists of Finishes (LOF), material specification sheets, finishes schedules, and material submittals.**
- Good understanding of wood, veneer, joinery, and custom furniture manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with local, GCC, and international material suppliers.
- Proficiency in **Microsoft Excel** and the ability to read and interpret **AutoCAD drawings**.
- Strong English communication and technical documentation skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and coordination abilities.
- Ability to manage material documentation across multiple projects simultaneously.
### Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with luxury residential or hospitality interior design projects.
- Experience working with interior design consultancies, fit-out contractors, or wood and joinery factories.
- Knowledge of material performance, fabrication methods, installation requirements, and finish compatibility.
- Experience developing material libraries, supplier databases, and standardized specification templates.
- Strong understanding of high-end decorative finishes and bespoke interior elements.