Associate Concept Design Director

Zohorecruit; Dubai; On-site; AED 446,000 - 558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus (5-7%)

Medical insurance for family

Savings scheme

22-day working month

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Dubai is seeking an Associate Concept Design Director to lead visionary multidisciplinary teams on world-class, city-shaping projects. You will guide concept development, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive design excellence in a fast-paced, international studio.

The role demands a degree in architecture, 14+ years of leadership in design, and proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM tools.

Qualifications

• A degree in Architecture with a proven record of leadership in design.
• International accreditation preferred (AIA/RIBA or equivalent).
• Expertise with cutting-edge design tools and leading teams to deliver complex projects.
• Inspire teams, manage stakeholders, and solve design challenges with flair.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary, hands-on leadership to multidisciplinary project teams from concept to completion, delivering world-class architectural solutions on time and on budget.
• Mentor, motivate, and uplift designers through coaching, reviews, and collaboration.
• Lead creative direction and present strategies to stakeholders, ensuring ideas shine and design passion sparks innovation.
• Shape studio strategy, uphold quality standards, drive continuous improvement with directors.
• Help build client relationships, contribute to new business development, and foster excellence and excitement.

Skills

Architecture

Concept Design

Design Management

International exp

PreConcept

Education

Bachelor's in Architecture (buildings)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

3DS Max

Job description

• Salary 40-50,000 AED monthly, tax free + benefits
• Education required Bachelors in Architecture (buildings)
• Expertise Required Architecture; Concept Design; Design Management; International exp; PreConcept
• Project Experience High-end; Mixed-use; Residential
• City Dubai
• Country United Arab Emirates
• Postal Code 337-1500
• Target Date 26/02/2026
• Date Opened 09/01/2026

Job Description

Step into an inspirational leadership journey as Associate Concept Design Director in Dubai, guiding visionary teams in one of the world’s most dynamic architectural hubs. Join a culture where global talent thrives, innovation is championed, and your impact resonates through city-shaping projects of international acclaim.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide visionary, hands-on leadership to multidisciplinary project teams from concept to completion, delivering world-class architectural solutions on time and on budget.
  
• Mentor, motivate, and uplift talented designers, fostering their growth through coaching, reviews, and collaborative ideation.
  
• Lead creative direction and present strategies to discerning stakeholders, ensuring your team’s ideas shine and your own design passion sparks innovation.
  
• Shape studio strategy, uphold quality standards, and drive continuous improvement, working closely with directors to realise the firm’s creative ethos.
  
• Help build client relationships, contribute to new business development, and maintain an atmosphere of excellence and excitement in everything you do.
  

Requirements

• A degree in Architecture, with at least 14 years’ relevant experience and a proven record of award-winning design leadership.
  
• International professional accreditation (AIA/RIBA or equivalent strongly preferred) and confidence managing both people and project complexity.
  
• Mastery of cutting-edge design tools (Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, 3DS Max) and the creative energy to lead some of the most ambitious projects in the world.
  
• Demonstrated ability to inspire teams, satisfy demanding clients, and solve challenges with grace and flair.
  
• Very competitive monthly salary of AED 40,000–50,000, alongside a generous annual bonus scheme (5-7% of salary), savings plan, and full-suite medical insurance for your family.
  
• Embrace a collaborative, multicultural environment where design excellence and employee wellbeing take center stage.
  
• 22-day working month
  
• Financial rewards for project-winning referrals.
  
• Participate in an innovative savings scheme, annual interest payments, and inspiring team initiatives that reward success and creativity.