Senior Design Architect

Client of AE Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of AE Recruitment seeks a Senior Design Architect to lead design development for large-scale commercial and mixed-use projects in Dubai. You will drive concepts, mentor teams, and coordinate with consultants to ensure design integrity across stages.

The ideal candidate brings a strong portfolio, excellent presentation skills, and a proven track record in international practices, delivering award-winning projects with clarity and storytelling ability.

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.
• Advanced expertise in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Revit and Rhino with strong design concepts.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative design thinking and successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design development of large-scale commercial, hospitality and mixed-use projects from concept through detailed design stages.
• Develop creative 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 and presentation techniques.
• Coordinate design packages with internal disciplines and external consultants to ensure design integrity.
• Present design concepts and proposals to clients and stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
• Contribute to design competitions, RFPs and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Design leadership

Presentation skills

Mentoring

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Revit

Rhino

Job description

Job Description

A leading international architectural practice is looking for a Senior Design Architect to join its Dubai studio. The successful candidate will play a central role in leading innovative design concepts and creative architectural solutions for world-class commercial and mixed-use projects.

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.

Requirements

• 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, SketchUp, Photoshop, Revit and Rhino at an advanced level with strong conceptual design capabilities.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative design thinking and successful project delivery.
• Ability to lead and inspire design teams while maintaining design quality and innovation.
• Excellent visual communication, presentation and storytelling skills.
• Experience with international design studios or award-winning practices is an advantage.