Senior Concept Architect — Computational Design

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd. is seeking a Senior Concept Architect in Dubai to lead early design directions for complex projects using computational and parametric design tools.

The role calls for translating broad objectives into clear architectural concepts that progress through design and delivery stages. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of architectural or computational design experience, expert Rhino/Grasshopper skills, and strong visualization abilities to communicate design intent to senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of professional architectural or computational design experience.
• Strong proficiency in Rhino and Grasshopper for parametric exploration.
• Experience leading design workshops and presenting to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop original architectural concepts responsive to project goals, site conditions, and stakeholders.
• Translate complex briefs into coherent architectural strategies and spatial frameworks.
• Use Rhino and Grasshopper to develop parametric, generative, and computational design studies.
• Explore multiple design scenarios and evaluate form, function, and performance implications.
• Create conceptual models, diagrams, and implementation roadmaps.
• Lead workshops and design sessions with clients and project teams.
• Guide junior architects and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Present architectural concepts and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with program managers, technical leads, consultants, and business stakeholders.
• Maintain architectural alignment across multiple initiatives and transitions between phases.

Skills

Concept architecture

Computational design

Parametric design

Generative design

Architectural concept development

Design strategy

Spatial planning

Design leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Architectural documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or related

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Rhino

Grasshopper

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

AECOM Middle East Ltd. is seeking a Senior Concept Architect in Dubai to lead early design directions for complex projects using computational and parametric design tools.

The role calls for translating broad objectives into clear architectural concepts that progress through design and delivery stages. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of architectural or computational design experience, expert Rhino/Grasshopper skills, and strong visualization abilities to communicate design intent to senior