Design Manager: Lead Multidisciplinary Teams in Dubai

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 334,800 - 446,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International exposure

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary design teams in Dubai. This role involves overseeing large-scale creative projects, ensuring design excellence, and blending creative leadership with technical precision.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Design or Architecture, 10 years of experience in design environments, and proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite. Join AECOM to shape landmark projects that define future cities in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in multidisciplinary design environments, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale design projects in the UAE or GCC region.
• Strong understanding of UX/UI principles, design systems, and user-centric development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and creative direction for diverse projects, ensuring quality and innovation.
• Manage and mentor a team of designers and architects.
• Oversee project design from concept to delivery.

Skills

Design management and leadership

UX/UI and digital design integration

Multidisciplinary coordination

Concept development and presentation

Project delivery and client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design, Architecture, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Sketch

Figma

AutoCAD

Job description

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary design teams in Dubai. This role involves overseeing large-scale creative projects, ensuring design excellence, and blending creative leadership with technical precision.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Design or Architecture, 10 years of experience in design environments, and proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite. Join AECOM to shape landmark projects that define future cities in the Middle East.