Design Manager

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

Job summary

Amali Properties in Dubai seeks a Senior Design Manager to lead design activities across ultra-luxury projects from concept through execution, ensuring the brand's luxury vision.

You will coordinate with architects, interior designers, landscape consultants, and engineers, review submissions for quality and buildability, and drive design excellence across architecture and interiors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or related design discipline.
• 10+ years of design management experience with ultra-luxury projects in UAE.
• Strong ability to review design and resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong knowledge of detailing, materials and high-end finishes.
• Experience with renowned architects and consultants is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design activities across multiple ultra-luxury projects from concept design through detailed design, construction documentation and execution.
• Support the Senior Director, Design in driving project progress and resolving issues that may impact programme, cost or quality.
• Critically review architectural and interior design submissions for design quality, technical accuracy, buildability and alignment with Amali's luxury vision and brand standards.
• Identify, challenge and resolve design and technical issues at detailed design stage, working hands-on with consultants to develop practical solutions without compromising design intent.
• Provide strong design direction and inputs on architecture and interiors, including spatial planning, detailing, material selection, finishes, lighting and bespoke joinery.
• Ensure a consistent, high-end level of detailing and craftsmanship across all project stages, benchmarked against leading global luxury developments.
• Track design deliverables, milestones and approvals to ensure adherence to project programmes and development objectives.
• Act as the primary point of coordination between architects, interior designers, landscape consultants, engineers and specialist consultants.
• Review drawings and technical documents for completeness, consistency and multidisciplinary coordination before formal approvals.
• Identify design clashes, technical risks and value engineering opportunities, ensuring solutions protect the quality and luxury positioning of the product.
• Coordinate and lead design workshops, progress meetings and technical review sessions.
• Build effective working relationships with internal departments including Development, Projects, Commercial, Procurement, Sales and Marketing.
• Review and coordinate consultant responses to RFIs, material submissions, samples, mock-ups and shop drawings.
• Support site teams in resolving design issues during execution while safeguarding approved design intent and finish quality.
• Participate in site inspections, mock-up reviews and quality walkthroughs to ensure the built outcome reflects the approved design.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, artisans and specialist vendors as required.
• Monitor project progress against agreed timelines, highlight potential delays or bottlenecks, and drive accountability among consultants and stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of design status reports and management presentations.
• Coordinate submissions and approvals with relevant authorities and regulatory bodies, ensuring applicable codes and regulations are incorporated within design deliverables.

Skills

Design management

Architecture & interiors

Stakeholder management

Regulatory understanding

Detail-oriented

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or related design discipline

Job description

Amali Properties is a luxury real estate developer co-founded by Mr. Ali Sajwani and Ms. Amira Sajwani, redefining modern luxury living through bespoke architecture, visionary design, and exceptional craftsmanship.

With a growing portfolio of ultra-luxury developments across the UAE, Amali is shaping the future of refined living through distinctive, design-led spaces that blend privacy, sophistication, and innovation.

About the role

• Lead and manage design activities across multiple ultra-luxury projects from concept design through detailed design, construction documentation and execution.
• Support the Senior Director, Design in driving project progress and resolving issues that may impact programme, cost or quality.
• Critically review architectural and interior design submissions for design quality, technical accuracy, buildability and alignment with Amali's luxury vision and brand standards.
• Identify, challenge and resolve design and technical issues at detailed design stage, working hands-on with consultants to develop practical solutions without compromising design intent.
• Provide strong design direction and inputs on architecture and interiors, including spatial planning, detailing, material selection, finishes, lighting and bespoke joinery.
• Ensure a consistent, high-end level of detailing and craftsmanship across all project stages, benchmarked against leading global luxury developments.
• Track design deliverables, milestones and approvals to ensure adherence to project programmes and development objectives.
• Act as the primary point of coordination between architects, interior designers, landscape consultants, engineers and specialist consultants.
• Review drawings and technical documents for completeness, consistency and multidisciplinary coordination before formal approvals.
• Identify design clashes, technical risks and value engineering opportunities, ensuring solutions protect the quality and luxury positioning of the product.
• Coordinate and lead design workshops, progress meetings and technical review sessions.
• Build effective working relationships with internal departments including Development, Projects, Commercial, Procurement, Sales and Marketing.
• Review and coordinate consultant responses to Requests for Information (RFIs), material submissions, samples, mock-ups and shop drawings.
• Support site teams in resolving design issues during execution while safeguarding approved design intent and finish quality.
• Participate in site inspections, mock-up reviews and quality walkthroughs to ensure the built outcome reflects the approved design.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, artisans and specialist vendors as required.
• Monitor project progress against agreed timelines, highlight potential delays or bottlenecks, and drive accountability among consultants and stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of design status reports and management presentations.
• Coordinate submissions and approvals with relevant authorities and regulatory bodies, ensuring applicable codes and regulations are incorporated within design deliverables.

Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, or a related design discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in design management, with a strong portfolio in ultra-luxury projects, high-end residential, hospitality or branded residence developments, preferably in the UAE.
• Proven ability to critically review design and resolve complex technical issues through detailed design and execution.
• Strong understanding of local authority processes and permitting requirements.
• Excellent design and technical capability across both architecture and interiors, with strong knowledge of detailing, materials and high-end finishes.
• Experience working with internationally renowned architects and interior design consultants is highly desirable.
• A refined design eye, meticulous attention to detail and excellent stakeholder management, communication and coordination skills.