Associate Urban Designer

Blake Anderson; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally renowned architectural firm is looking for an experienced Associate Urban Designer in Dubai. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading large-scale urban design projects and mentoring junior staff, ensuring projects adhere to the highest standards and regional guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity to shape sustainable urban environments in a dynamic team setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in urban design and master planning.
• Strong design portfolio demonstrating high-profile projects.
• Exceptional knowledge of GCC planning regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of urban design projects across the Middle East.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and contribute to project direction.
• Ensure design work aligns with planning regulations and sustainability goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Urban Design, or Urban Planning

Master's preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Rhino

GIS tools

Job description

Our client, a globally renowned architectural and design firm, is seeking a talented and experienced Associate Urban Designer to join their dynamic team in Dubai. With over 8 years of experience, the ideal candidate will bring creative vision, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of urban design principles to help shape innovative and sustainable urban environments across the region. Key Responsibilities: * Lead the design and delivery of large-scale urban design and master planning projects across the Middle East. * Manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with architects, landscape architects, transport planners, engineers, and other stakeholders. * Provide creative direction and contribute to the conceptual and strategic development of urban projects. * Develop high-quality presentations, reports, and visualizations to effectively communicate design ideas to clients and stakeholders. * Assist in client management, business development, and proposal writing. * Ensure that all design work aligns with regional planning regulations, sustainability goals, and best practice urban design standards. * Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative studio environment.

* Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in urban design and master planning. * Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Urban Design, or Urban Planning (Master's preferred). * Strong design portfolio demonstrating experience with high-profile urban design projects. * Excellent knowledge of urban planning regulations, design standards, and development guidelines in the GCC region. * Proficient in design software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, and GIS tools. * Exceptional communication and presentation skills. * Demonstrated leadership in managing projects and teams.