Design Director FEATURED

Fisher; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher in Dubai seeks a Design Leader to drive design strategy across multiple real estate development projects. You will oversee architecture and engineering teams, coordinate with planning, construction, and commercial units, and review concepts and drawings for quality and value.

You bring 15–20 years of experience, proven leadership of design teams and consultants, and a strong understanding of design processes.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of relevant professional experience, including mandatory real estate development.
• Proven experience leading design teams and managing consultants.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of architectural and engineering design processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design strategy and oversee design activities across projects.
• Manage architects, engineers, and external design consultants.
• Review and approve design concepts, drawings, and submissions.
• Coordinate with planning, construction, and commercial teams to meet requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Design leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering

Job description

Design Leadership

• Lead design strategy and oversee design activities across projects.
• Manage architects, engineers, and external design consultants.
• Review and approve design concepts, drawings, and technical submissions.

Project Delivery & Coordination

• Ensure designs meet project requirements, budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with planning, construction, and commercial teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve designs and optimize costs.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and authority requirements.

Requirements

• 15-20 years of relevant professional experience, including mandatory experience in real estate development projects.
• Proven experience leading design teams and managing consultants.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering.
• Strong understanding of architectural and engineering design processes.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.