Design Director: Real Estate Development & Team Leadership

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

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.