Design Director: Masterplanning Leader for Urban Futures

Skilled Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Careers partners with an internationally recognised architectural consultancy to appoint a Design Director – Masterplanning in Dubai. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, commercially aware design leader to own major masterplanning projects from concept to delivery.

You will lead design direction across the Middle East, develop compelling concepts, oversee development and delivery, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and communicate vision to clients and stakeholders, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Urban Design or Masterplanning required.
• 10+ years of experience in urban design, masterplanning and architecture.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity and experience delivering complex masterplanning projects.
• Proven experience in a design leadership role leading teams and managing projects from concept to delivery.
• Experience working on Middle East projects is essential with understanding of the region's landscape.
• Ability to balance bold design thinking with practical delivery, client management and commercial considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design direction of major masterplanning and urban design projects across the Middle East.
• Drive creative vision, developing concepts and design strategies for large-scale developments.
• Oversee design development and project delivery, ensuring creative ambition is maintained.
• Lead, mentor and inspire multidisciplinary design teams, fostering innovation and design excellence.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders and leadership to communicate design vision and outcomes.
• Provide strategic input into project pursuits, presentations and business development opportunities.

Skills

Urban design leadership

Masterplanning

Architecture

Client management

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Urban Design or Masterplanning

Job description

Skilled Careers partners with an internationally recognised architectural consultancy to appoint a Design Director – Masterplanning in Dubai. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, commercially aware design leader to own major masterplanning projects from concept to delivery.

You will lead design direction across the Middle East, develop compelling concepts, oversee development and delivery, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and communicate vision to clients and stakeholders, while