Emirati Talent - Design Architect

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly environment

Leadership guidance and collaboration

Large multinational team (~45,000+)

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim is seeking a creative Architectural Designer to support the Architecture & Design team in delivering high-quality design and 3D visualization solutions for shopping malls, residential communities, and hotel developments.

You will develop conceptual layouts, contribute to design concepts, ensure design intent is maintained from concept through delivery, produce presentation materials, and create advanced renderings using the latest tools.

Qualifications

• Degree in architecture or related field is required.
• 2–5 years of design experience in retail, commercial, residential, or master-planning projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM and 3D visualization tools is essential.
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and functional architectural layouts for retail, shopping mall, and mixed-use projects.
• Contribute creative design concepts, feasibility studies, and functional drawings.
• Support retail planning, mixed-use developments, and residential master planning initiatives.
• Apply customer-centric design thinking to enhance user journeys and experiences.
• Produce high-quality architectural plans, masterplans, sketches, and presentation materials.
• Create advanced 3D visualizations and renderings using the latest design technologies.
• Participate in design reviews and provide recommendations to maintain design excellence.
• Adhere to Majid Al Futtaim brand standards, design guidelines, and values while fostering innovation and collaboration.

Skills

Collaborative

Confident

Flexible

Forward-thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

SketchUp

Lumion

3DS Max

AI tools

Job description

The role supports the Architecture & Design team in delivering high-quality design and 3D visualization solutions for shopping malls, residential communities, and hotel developments. The role contributes to project vision, design concepts, functional planning, and customer-focused design solutions while ensuring design intent is maintained from concept through delivery and enhancing the Majid Al Futtaim brand.

ROLE PROFILE

• Develop conceptual and functional architectural layouts for retail, shopping mall, and mixed-use projects.
• Contribute creative design concepts, feasibility studies, and functional drawings.
• Support retail planning, mixed-use developments, and residential master planning initiatives.
• Apply customer-centric design thinking to enhance user journeys and innovative experiences.
• Produce high-quality architectural plans, masterplans, sketches, and presentation materials.
• Create advanced 3D visualizations and renderings using the latest design technologies.
• Participate in design reviews and provide recommendations to maintain design excellence.
• Ensure adherence to Majid Al Futtaim brand standards, design guidelines, and values while fostering innovation, compliance, and collaboration across all design activities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in retail, commercial, residential, mixed-use, or master-planning design projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, and 3D visualization tools (SketchUp, Lumion, 3DS Max, AI tools).
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office applications.
• Experience producing high-quality 3D renderings and design presentations.
• Collaborative, confident, flexible, and forward-thinking professional with strong teamwork skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we're on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We're proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.