Head of Design - Real Estate

Big Fish Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm is seeking a Head of Design to lead the management and delivery of luxury real estate projects in Dubai. This role demands a strategic design professional with over 15 years of experience managing high-profile projects. Responsibilities include overseeing all design stages and mentoring multidisciplinary teams to ensure project excellence. Strong leadership and collaboration skills in both Arabic and English are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in design management and delivery.
• Proven track record of leading complex, large-scale projects.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to drive collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead design management of luxury real estate projects.
• Oversee design stages from concept through execution.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Design management

Stakeholder management

Luxury design standards

Leadership

Communication skills

Job description

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Our client, a prominent real estate developer based in Abu Dhabi, is seeking an accomplished Head of Design to lead the design management and delivery of their luxury portfolio. This senior leadership role requires a strategic design professional with extensive experience managing end-to-end design processes for high-value, high-profile projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design management and delivery of luxury real estate projects, ensuring the highest international standards of quality and innovation.
• Oversee all design stages from concept through execution, safeguarding brand vision and project integrity.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, consultants, and stakeholders to deliver iconic and world-class developments.
• Manage and mentor multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring alignment with project goals, budgets, and timelines.
• Uphold design excellence across mixed-use, residential, hospitality, and master-planned developments.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience in design management and delivery, with strong exposure to luxury real estate, hospitality, or mixed-use developments.
• Proven track record of leading complex, large-scale projects from concept to completion.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive collaboration across diverse teams.
• Deep understanding of luxury design standards, materials, and finishes.
• Excellent communication (Arabic and English), presentation, and negotiation skills.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design