Concept Architect: Computational Design & Parametric Studio

AECOM Middle East Ltd

Dubai

On-site

AED 156,240 - 245,520

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Dubai is seeking a Concept Architect - Computational Design to shape early design directions using computational tools. You will balance aesthetics, performance, and client objectives across multidisciplinary teams.

You will apply parametric workflows, environmental analysis, and algorithmic strategies to generate and evaluate options, coordinating with engineering and specialists to maintain architectural intent.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Design, or a closely related discipline.
Minimum 2 years of professional experience in architectural design, concept development, or a comparable creative design role.
Strong proficiency in Rhino, Grasshopper, and Revit.
Demonstrated ability to develop clear architectural concepts from complex briefs.
Practical experience with parametric modeling, computational design, or algorithmic workflows.
Ability to generate and evaluate several design options using structured decision‑making.
Familiarity with environmental analysis and performance‑driven design methods.
Strong architectural visualization, diagramming, and presentation capability.
Understanding of spatial planning, massing, form development, and design composition.
Ability to communicate ideas confidently through drawings, models, narratives, and presentations.
Experience coordinating architectural concepts with engineering and specialist disciplines.
Strong analytical ability combined with creative and strategic thinking.
Interest in artificial intelligence, procedural design, and emerging digital technologies.
Ability to mentor junior team members and provide constructive design feedback.
Strong organizational skills and careful attention to model and presentation quality.
Ability to manage several design tasks within demanding project schedules.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.
Comfortable working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and international design environment.

Responsibilities

Develop original architectural concepts, strategic design frameworks, and project narratives.
Translate client requirements, site conditions, planning constraints, and organizational goals into clear design directions.
Lead concept exploration and design optioneering workshops with project teams and stakeholders.
Generate and assess multiple design alternatives before recommending preferred solutions.
Use Rhino and Grasshopper to create parametric models and computational design studies.
Develop algorithmic workflows that improve option generation, analysis, and design efficiency.
Build and coordinate architectural models in Revit during concept and design development stages.
Conduct environmental and performance‑led analysis to test daylight, solar exposure, massing, orientation, and spatial efficiency.
Apply analytical findings to improve architectural performance without weakening the overall design vision.
Produce diagrams, plans, models, visualizations, and presentation materials that explain complex concepts clearly.
Create persuasive design narratives for client presentations, internal reviews, competitions, and stakeholder workshops.
Direct the visual quality and consistency of concept presentation packages.
Collaborate with structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, landscape, planning, sustainability, and specialist teams.
Resolve multidisciplinary design constraints while preserving architectural quality and project intent.