Design Architect

DesignLink Architecture & Design; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

DesignLink Architecture & Design in Abu Dhabi is seeking a design architect to lead projects from concept through detailing. You will appraise client briefs, develop concept designs, and supervise the production of CAD drawings, ensuring accuracy and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years post-qualification experience in the UAE, with above-average concept design abilities, creativity, and a passion for design.

Qualifications

• Above-average concept design abilities or evidence of great potential
• Creative and passionate about design
• Reasonable knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, and 3D software

Responsibilities

• Appraise the client brief and develop concept design (above average ability or evidence of great potential)
• Handle project from early concept to detail stage
• Maintain professional conduct and ensure client satisfaction for new and existing clients
• Report to Head of Department on progress, design, quality, resources, changes, site issues, planning issues etc.
• Ensure correctness and accuracy of own work and team work
• Review all CAD drawings and documents produced under supervision
• Plan project production program and deliverables at each stage

Skills

Creative thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

B. Arch

M.Arch

B.Sc in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Photoshop

3D software

Job description

DesignLink is looking for a design architect,

Email:

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(Applicants without portfolio showing their work will not move forward with the application process)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for appraising the client’s brief, Concept Design (above average ability, or evidence of great potential)
• Ability to handle the project from the early concept stage to the detail stage.
• To conduct themselves professionally at all times and assure client satisfaction of new and existing clients.
• Report to Head of Department on a regular basis regarding progress, design, quality, resources, changes, site issues, planning issues etc.
• Responsible for the correctness and accuracy of their own work and all the work of their team.
• Responsible for the checking all CAD drawings and documents done under their supervision.
• To plan their project production program, deliverables at the beginning of each stage.

Requirements

• B. Arch, M.Arch or B.Sc in Architecture and with more 5-10 years post qualification experience and at least 2-3 most recent years in the UAE
• Need to have above average concept design abilities, or evidence of great potential.
• Creative and Passionate about design.
• Reasonable knowledge of the following software: AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, and any 3D software.

Behaviors

• Excellent team player
• Decisive, clear and consistent.
• Sound communicator
• Excellent technical judgement
• Adaptable
• Understand the importance of technical accuracy with a high attention to detail