Concept Architect - Visionary Design & Visualization

Arada; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Arada in Dubai seeks a Concept Architect to lead the development of innovative architectural concepts across mixed-use, residential, hospitality, retail, cultural, and master planning projects.

The role requires a highly creative architect with strong conceptual thinking, visualization skills, and proficiency in Rhino, Grasshopper, Enscape, SketchUp, and 3ds Max. Collaboration across disciplines is essential to meet design objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture (BArch / MArch).
• Minimum 5–8 years of professional architectural experience in an international setting.
• Minimum 3 years of recent experience focused on concept design, schematic design, or design competitions.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development, visualization, and design capability.
• Experience across mixed-use, residential, hospitality, retail, commercial, or cultural developments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural concepts, spatial planning strategies, and design narratives for a variety of projects.
• Prepare concept sketches, diagrams, mood boards, presentations, renders, and 3D visualizations.
• Utilize Rhino, Grasshopper, Enscape, SketchUp, and 3ds Max to refine design concepts.
• Apply computational and parametric design techniques using Grasshopper.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary consultants to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Assist in preparing design presentations, competition submissions, client workshops, and design reviews.
• Ensure designs comply with building regulations, sustainability principles, and project guidelines.
• Stay current with global architectural trends and AI-powered design tools.

Skills

Concept development

Visualization

Design communication

Architectural design capability

Education

BArch / MArch

Tools

Rhino

Grasshopper

Enscape

SketchUp

3ds Max

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Arada in Dubai seeks a Concept Architect to lead the development of innovative architectural concepts across mixed-use, residential, hospitality, retail, cultural, and master planning projects.

The role requires a highly creative architect with strong conceptual thinking, visualization skills, and proficiency in Rhino, Grasshopper, Enscape, SketchUp, and 3ds Max. Collaboration across disciplines is essential to meet design objectives.