Junior Architect

Confidential Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers in Abu Dhabi seeks a Junior Architect to join the Creative Concept & AI Design team. You will transform ideas into sketches, AI-driven explorations, 3D models, and presentation materials across architecture, masterplanning, landscape, interiors, hospitality, and destination projects.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates with strong portfolios, curious about AI in design, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment that blends architectural thinking with visual

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related design discipline.
• 0-2 years of professional experience; fresh graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating architectural, masterplanning, landscape, and placemaking concepts.
• Utilize AI tools to explore design ideas, materials, massing options, and user experiences.
• Develop AI-generated concepts into practical and visually compelling design proposals.
• Prepare high-quality presentations, design reports, and concept boards.
• Produce 3D models and massing studies to support conceptual design development.
• Support design reviews and concept evaluations with multiple creative options.

Skills

Strong conceptual design

Creative design capabilities

Visual storytelling

Hand and digital sketching

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

SketchUp

Rhino

AutoCAD

AI platforms (ChatGPT, Claude, Magnific)

Job description

Junior Architect – Creative Concept & AI Design

About the Role:

We are seeking a creative and forward-thinking Junior Architect to join our Creative Concept team. This opportunity is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career architect who is passionate about design, visual storytelling, and the evolving role of AI in architecture and placemaking.

You will contribute to the development of innovative concepts across architecture, masterplanning, landscape, interiors, hospitality, and destination projects. The role requires someone who can transform ideas into compelling sketches, diagrams, AI-generated explorations, 3D models, and presentation materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating architectural, masterplanning, landscape, and placemaking concepts.
• Utilize AI tools to explore design ideas, materials, massing options, and user experiences.
• Develop AI-generated concepts into practical and visually compelling design proposals.
• Prepare high-quality presentations, design reports, and concept boards.
• Produce 3D models and massing studies to support conceptual design development.
• Contribute to the development of AI workflows, design references, and visual libraries.
• Research and experiment with emerging design technologies and creative tools.
• Support design reviews and concept evaluations with multiple creative options.

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or a related design discipline.
• 0-2 years of professional experience.
• Outstanding fresh graduates with a strong portfolio are encouraged to apply.

Core Skills

• Strong conceptual and creative design capabilities.
• Excellent sketching skills, both hand-drawn and digital.
• Ability to communicate ideas through visual storytelling and graphics.
• Passion for architecture, urban design, culture, hospitality, branding, and contemporary design trends.
• Strong interest in AI and how it can enhance the design process.

Software Knowledge:

Experience with some or all of the following:

• Adobe Illustrator
• SketchUp and/or Rhino
• AutoCAD
• Knowledge of AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude, Magnific, Kling, Seedance, Nano Banana, or similar tools will be considered an advantage.

What We're Looking For:

We value individuals who are:

• Creative and visually driven.
• Curious and eager to learn new technologies.
• Passionate about concept design and innovation.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Open-minded, proactive, and collaborative.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of architecture, creativity, and artificial intelligence, helping shape innovative concepts and future-focused design solutions.

We are looking for someone who combines: Architectural Thinking + Sketching + Visual Storytelling + AI Innovation + Creativity.