Architectural Design Studio Lead - BIM & Façade Strategy

Client of AE Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of AE Recruitment seeks a Senior Architectural Designer in Dubai to lead feasibility studies, concept design, and detailing for high-end commercial, mixed-use or hospitality projects.

You will protect design intent, drive BIM workflows, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and present design packages to stakeholders, collaborating with the Design Director and CEO to shape creative direction.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• At least 7 years' experience in architectural consultancy.
• Proven track record on large-scale commercial, mixed-use or hospitality projects.
• A strong conceptual portfolio aligned with the studio's creative direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility studies, concept design, schematic and detailed design translating briefs into buildable architectural solutions.
• Protect design intent throughout delivery and conduct value engineering without diluting the concept.
• Lead façade strategy and design development coordinating consultants and contractors.
• Prepare and present design packages to clients, partners and review committees.
• Shape project direction with the Design Director and CEO, contributing to studio products.
• Manage architects, designers and remote partners; assign tasks and mentor team members.
• Own design programmes, resources, deliverables tracking and budget performance.
• Act as primary design contact for clients and project managers, manage progress reporting and risk.
• Coordinate structural, MEP, landscape, interiors, façade and sustainability consultants.
• Lead production and review of technical drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Ensure UAE regulations and authority submissions compliance; drive BIM strategy and quality checks.
• Maintain Revit standards and workflows per BIM Execution Plan and CDE.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, mock-ups; respond to RFIs and support site inspections.
• Support bids, proposals, partnerships and early project development.
• Develop studio standards, improve workflows and support recruitment and onboarding.

Skills

Design leadership

BIM / Revit

Coordination

Client management

Presentation skills

Education

Master's in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Rhino/Grasshopper

Enscape

Twinmotion

SketchUp

Job description

Client of AE Recruitment seeks a Senior Architectural Designer in Dubai to lead feasibility studies, concept design, and detailing for high-end commercial, mixed-use or hospitality projects.

You will protect design intent, drive BIM workflows, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and present design packages to stakeholders, collaborating with the Design Director and CEO to shape creative direction.