Head of Concept - Residential

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

Job summary

A prominent real estate development firm in Dubai is seeking a Director with extensive experience in Residential and mixed-use projects. The ideal candidate will lead a team of architects and designers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and local guidelines. Responsibilities include creating design pitches, managing resources, and developing design policies. With 25-30 years of experience required, this role calls for strong leadership and advanced negotiation skills to drive project success.

Qualifications

• 25 - 30 years of experience in Residential, Retail, and mixed-use projects.
• Experience leading a team of architects and designers.
• Strong knowledge of local and international codes.

Responsibilities

• Create Design Pitches and manage resources.
• Lead a team of architects and CAD/BIM technicians.
• Ensure compliance with local authority guidelines.
• Develop design policies and maintain design accuracy.

Skills

Excellent Free Hand Sketching ability

Excellent Use of Technology for Design Ideation

Team management

Advanced negotiation skills

Knowledge of construction sequence and management

Tools

Adobe suite

Autodesk suite

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