Project Designer - Commercial/Mixed-Use

HKS Architects Inc. – Abu Dhabi; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS Architects Inc. – Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced architect to lead conceptual design and drive design development across multiple projects in the UAE.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with consultants and clients, and ensure delivery of drawings and documents on time and within budget. The role requires advanced BIM and visualization skills, with a track record of high-quality architectural solutions.

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture and a license is highly preferred.
• Typically 8+ years of architectural design and delivery experience.
• Strong communication and ability to mentor staff.
• Experience coordinating with consultants and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual design and development with senior designers.
• Coordinate design drawings, specifications and client presentations.
• Mentor staff and manage team communications.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors and regulatory bodies.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Team collaboration

Design development

Education

Accredited architecture degree

Architectural registration

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Twinmotion

Enscape

Navisworks

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Overview: A recognized practitioner who collaborates with the project team on overall effort of completing various design projects. Responsible for delivering exceptional design and delivery for clients on time and on budget. Collaborates on the development of design throughout design development and construction drawings. Coordinates with design talent across the firm to elevate the quality of work overall. Teaches and mentors staff and effectively embodies and expresses the firm's values and mission.

Responsibilities

Works with senior designer(s) and project team on conceptual designs, presentations, design development and implementation documents Leads and may provide guidance to team on project design for assigned project, developing creative design concepts and expanding on concepts of others Collaborates to establish the vision and sets project goals with the senior designer, project team and client Develops design solutions based on industry standard construction techniques and engineering principals to support design effort and develop client relationships Collaborates on the development of and may modify and/or review graphic presentations, 3D rendering and implementation documents to incorporate the design intent Organizes and delivers project design presentations to client user group or public forum Coordinates with consultants, contractors, fabricators, furniture dealers and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives; collaborates on project details with consulting design or engineering firms Assists in resolving complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions to maintain goals and objectives of projects Works with senior designer or PM to manage client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination Proposes material for and coordinates layouts of interiors Prepares schematic land and site planning drawings with graphic content to convey ideas, methodologies and approaches for marketing and proposal requests Works closely with design team and assists to deliver various projects on time and within budget Compiles data and performs design computations Performs and coordinates product research; assists senior designers with materials and systems evaluation to make proper selections Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines Travel may be required

Qualifications

Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field Typically 8+ years of experience Licenses and Certifications Architectural registration strongly preferred Sustainable design accreditation preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge or skills Intermediate – experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and may perform elementary functions depending on role Advanced skills in Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper and Dynamo required Advanced skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign required Intermediate skills in Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required; advanced preferred Intermediate skills in Bluebeam required Basic skills in Navisworks required; Intermediate preferred Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite required; advance preferred Advanced experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required Intermediate knowledge of furniture, furnishings and equipment (FF&E) and Environmental Graphic process required Advanced knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes, and QA/QC process required Advanced presentation skills and graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas required Intermediate ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships required Advanced ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required Advanced ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required Advanced ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment required Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

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HKS is a global firm of architects, designers, planners and advisors who create places noted for their beauty and performance. Our 1,600 people in 29 offices are united by the belief that an environmental, social and governance approach to design achieves design excellence. In 2023, we became a carbon neutral firm. We value honesty, diversity and inclusion and we celebrate creative thinking. In partnership with our clients and collaborators, we craft powerful ideas and solutions. Together we create places that stand apart.

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