Lead Architectural Designer – Dubai Projects

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Dubai is seeking an Architectural Design Lead to guide major projects from concept to detailed design, ensuring design excellence and timely delivery.

The role requires leading design teams, coordinating with consultants and contractors, and delivering high-quality architectural outputs that meet project objectives.

You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure compliance with codes and standards while driving innovative architectural solutions across high-profile schemes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture from a recognized institution.
• 10+ years of relevant architectural experience.
• Proven experience leading architectural design teams and complex projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in the UAE/GCC market is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design activities from concept through detailed design and delivery.
• Develop innovative, functional, and aesthetically strong architectural solutions aligned with project objectives.
• Lead and mentor architects, designers, CAD specialists, and other design team members.
• Review and approve architectural drawings, layouts, specifications, and documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with building codes, regulations, standards, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary consultants, engineers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead design reviews, presentations, workshops, and client/stakeholder meetings.
• Monitor design deliverables, quality, timelines, and coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify design challenges and provide practical, innovative, and commercially viable solutions.
• Ensure the successful delivery of high-quality architectural outputs in line with standards and objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Presentation

Stakeholder management

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

Confidential in Dubai is seeking an Architectural Design Lead to guide major projects from concept to detailed design, ensuring design excellence and timely delivery.

The role requires leading design teams, coordinating with consultants and contractors, and delivering high-quality architectural outputs that meet project objectives.

You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure compliance with codes and standards while driving innovative architectural solutions across high-profile schemes.