Engineer Designer
- India (remote or India-based), with occasional travel to Dubai, UAE
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- Spaces & Experiences
Design and engineer exhibition stands, activation spaces, carts, interiors, and fabricated objects for brands in the UAE. Turn creative ideas into accurate 3D models and build-ready technical drawings, and use AI and new tools to work faster than anyone else.
Starling Ads is a Dubai-based creative and AI implementation studio. We work across four divisions: Brands & Identity, Content & Campaigns, Spaces & Experiences, and Systems & Automation. We are a small, fast team with access to a global network of designers, developers, artists and production houses.
As Engineer Designer in our Spatial Design team, you will own the design and technical side of our physical projects. You will design and manage exhibition stands, activation areas, mobile carts and interiors, and handle 3D printing and reverse engineering work, including vehicle parts. You think like an artist and measure like an engineer. You learn new tools and AI workflows in days, not months.
This role is based in India, with occasional visits to Dubai for client meetings, site measurements and installations. You do not need to know everything on day one. If you have the right mindset, a strong eye and a sharp mind, we will train you.
How to apply: email your CV and portfolio link to careers@starlingads.com with the subject “Application - Engineer Designer (Spatial Design)." ”.
What you'll do
- Design exhibition stands, activation zones, kiosks, carts and interior concepts from brief to build-ready output
- Create accurate 3D models and renders in 3ds Max and prepare detailed technical drawings in AutoCAD with correct measurements and tolerances
- Check dimensions and site measurements (shared by the Dubai team or taken on visits) so every design fits the real space
- Prepare models for 3D printing and manage prototypes, materials and finishing
- Reverse engineer physical objects and vehicle parts from measurements and scans, and rebuild them as clean, usable CAD models
- Coordinate with fabrication workshops, production houses and vendors, and check quality at every stage
- Prepare material lists, quantities and cost inputs for quotations with the Founder
- Use AI tools and automation to speed up concepts, visualisation and documentation
- Support installations and on-site setups during Dubai visits
- Keep project files organised and delivery dates reliable, with no compromise on quality
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil or Product Engineering, Interior or Industrial Design, or a related field (required for the UAE employment visa; certificates must be attestable)
- Strong skills in 3ds Max and AutoCAD, with very good accuracy in measurements and dimensioning
- A portfolio of 3D, spatial, product, interior or exhibition work (required for all applicants)
- Creative eye for form, proportion, materials and brand experience
- Computational and logical thinking: you break problems into steps, and you understand both how people experience a space and how it is built
- Ability to learn new software and AI tools quickly and independently
- Working knowledge of 3D printing, or a strong desire to learn it
- Interest in reverse engineering and rebuilding physical objects digitally
- Good English communication; Arabic, Hindi, or other languages are an advantage
- Reliable internet and a workstation capable of heavy 3D work
- Accountable, detail-focused and committed to deadlines
- Willingness to travel to Dubai when required
- Nice to have (added advantage)
- Maya, ZBrush, Blender, Rhino, Grasshopper, Fusion 360, SketchUp, V-Ray, Corona, Substance, Unreal Engine
- Scripting (MAXScript, Python) or parametric design
- Experience with exhibition, retail, hospitality or automotive projects
- Knowledge of fabrication materials such as MDF, acrylic, aluminium, steel and vinyl
- 3D scanning experience
What we offer
- Salary discussed and agreed based on your skills, reviewed on performance
- Structured training for the right candidate, including AI and advanced 3D workflows
- Direct mentorship from the Founder & Creative Team
- Real exhibition, brand and product projects from your first month
- AI tool subscriptions provided for your work
- Access to a global network of top designers, artists, developers and production houses
- UAE employment visa pathway for the right candidate
- Clear growth path to Lead of Spaces & Experiences as the division scales
- A culture built on ethics, quality and credibility