Collaborator Program

ATÖLYE; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ATÖLYE is seeking freelance collaborators with expertise in experience design and related fields to join a dynamic team. Successful candidates will engage in meaningful projects that prioritize design with purpose and collaboration. If you possess strong communication skills and an open mindset, we would love to connect with you!

Qualifications

• Experience in design-related fields is preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a self-managed environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on projects with diverse teams.
• Adapt to various working environments and project demands.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in English

Fluency in design thinking

Ability to ideate and iterate

Confidence in communication

Optimistic attitude

Willingness to learn tools

Open-mindedness

Critical thinking

Creative output

Job description

Join Our Collaborator Program

ATÖLYE is building a dynamic pool of freelance collaborators to partner with us on projects that tackle complex, meaningful challenges. We're especially looking for experienced professionals in experience design, architecture, learning design, project management, branding/marketing, and strategic design—but we also welcome diverse backgrounds across the broader design spectrum.

As a collaborator, you might join us on a short-term project or become a long-term partner—some even transition into full-time roles. What connects us is a shared commitment to designing with purpose, working collaboratively across disciplines, and contributing to a values-driven community.

If you're someone who thrives in a self-managed environment, values cultural sensitivity, and believes in the power of storytelling and design to create lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Note:

While we deeply appreciate every expression of interest, please note that we may not be able to respond to all applicants individually. We will reach out if and when there is a relevant opportunity that aligns with your background and our project needs. Thank you for your understanding.

What we're looking for:

• Advanced proficiency in English
• Fluency in frameworks such as design thinking or human-centered design
• Ability to take a designerly approach against challenges to be able to quickly ideate, prototype, release, and iterate
• Ability to comfortably interact in different environments such as in workshops, interviews, meeting settings etc
• Confidence in communication towards expressing needs, thoughts and concepts
• Having an optimistic attitude with the ability to embrace ambiguity
• Willingness to learn and use new digital and physical tools
• Having an open mind
• Ability to think critically and produce creative output