Head of Concept - Residential

Azizi Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm in Dubai is seeking a Director with 25-30 years of experience, specializing in residential, retail, and mixed-use projects. Responsibilities include managing design teams, ensuring project deliverables, and developing high-standard design practices. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent sketching skills and possess a strong background in large-scale real estate developments. Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 25 - 30 years of experience required.
• Experience in Residential, Retail, and mixed-use projects is mandatory.
• Experience with villas, low-rise, medium, and super high-rise projects.

Responsibilities

• Create Design Pitches using AI.
• Manage team resources and lead Design and Change Management.
• Deliver projects from Feasibility to Schematics.

Skills

Excellent Free Hand Sketching ability

Excellent Use of Technology for Design

Ability to develop design standards

Demonstrated track record in real estate

Excellent Design Presentation

Excellent team management

Advanced negotiations skills

In depth knowledge of construction management

Proficient with Adobe and Autodesk suites

Knowledge of IBC and DM Codes

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Create Design Pitches
• Use AI for Concept Creations and always look out for automation for design production works
• Manage Resources within the team to suit the project needs
• Lead Design and Change Management as per the need of the Client/Investors and Stake holders.
• Lead a team of Architects (Design and Technical) CAD/BIM Technicians /Visualizers/Graphic Designers to deliver projects from Feasibility till Schematics. And act as a Design Guardian till TOK Preparation.
• Key Deliverables shall be as follows
• Feasibility
• Pre-Concept
• Concept
• Preliminary Design Approval Kit
• Sales and Marketing Kit as per the benchmarks of the Studio.
• Promote teamwork within architectural and multi-disciplinary teams maintaining positive moral and instilling a creative culture within the team.
• Ensure all Stakeholder value adds and design decisions are incorporated in the workflow outcome.
• Proactively take accountability for the accuracy of project documents (including but not limited to drawings design reports etc.) and ensure they meet Client requirements and Industry Standards.
• Take responsibility for preparation of discipline drawings for submission to the necessary Statutory Authorities with the team.
• Develop knowledge of local & international codes regulations submission requirements and constantly update the Studio Practice Guides for teams design and technical excellence
• Lead Team meetings and brings ideas and solutions to the table
• Plan for and apply Safety in Design principles throughout all design stages of a project.
• Provide guidance and mentor team
• Take up Research and Development of solutions/products that would enhance the studios performance resolve project needs and achieve betterment of end results to client/investors and stake holders.
• Build network of suppliers contractors and other business partnerships for project delivery.
• Work towards checking the design from cost constructability maintenance and sustainability aspects
• Ensure a traceable record is maintained of all key design decisions including justification and approvals.
• Work closely with Authority coordinator to adhere to the local authority guidelines during the design & development of the project.
• Be vigilant of advances made in the field of Architecture and take up the opportunities by attending technical seminars workshops and impart the same technical knowledge to the entire team.
• The candidate must possess immense amount of Residential Retail and mixed-use project experience. Villas low-rise medium and super high-rise experience is mandatory.

Skills:

• Excellent Free Hand Sketching ability and resolve all details
• Excellent Use of Technology for Design Ideation and Iterations
• Ability to develop world class design standards policies and guidelines
• Demonstrated track record of delivering large real estate development (Master Plans Premium Mixed-Use Complexes and Hospitality Projects)
• Excellent Design Presentation and Technical Capabilities
• Excellent team management
• Advanced negotiations skills to deal with potential external and internal pain points
• In depth knowledge of construction sequence and management
• Manage workflow with Adobe suite Autodesk suite or any other modelling/BIM software deemed necessary for project realization.
• Well conversant with IBC DM Codes NFPA UDC or any other relevant to the project and scope.

Experience: 25 - 30 Years

Required Experience:

Director