Lead Design Architect: Dubai Mixed-Use & High-Rise

Zohorecruit; Dubai; On-site; AED 246,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights

World-class projects

Professional growth

Job summary

Zohorecruit, a leading international architectural practice in Dubai, seeks a Senior Design Architect to lead innovative concepts for world-class commercial and mixed-use projects.

The successful candidate will steer design development, mentor junior designers, and collaborate with design directors to ensure design integrity through all stages, while delivering compelling narratives and presentations. The role requires a Bachelor's/Master's in Architecture and up to 8 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Up to 8 years' post-qualification experience in design leadership for large-scale projects.
• Proven expertise in AutoCAD, Revit and Rhino at an advanced level with strong conceptual design capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design development of large-scale commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use projects from concept through detailed design stages.
• Develop creative and compelling architectural concepts that respond to client aspirations, site context, and functional requirements.
• Collaborate with design directors and project teams to translate design intent into cohesive architectural narratives.
• Guide and mentor junior designers in design thinking, creative problem-solving, and presentation techniques.
• Coordinate design packages with internal disciplines and external consultants to ensure design integrity throughout project delivery.
• Present design concepts and proposals to clients and stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
• Contribute to design competitions, RFPs, and marketing initiatives

Skills

Architecture

Concept Design

Schematic Design

Education

Bachelor's degree (Architecture)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Rhino

Job description

Zohorecruit, a leading international architectural practice in Dubai, seeks a Senior Design Architect to lead innovative concepts for world-class commercial and mixed-use projects.

The successful candidate will steer design development, mentor junior designers, and collaborate with design directors to ensure design integrity through all stages, while delivering compelling narratives and presentations. The role requires a Bachelor's/Master's in Architecture and up to 8 years of experience.