Senior Design Architect: AI-Driven Concepts & Masterplan

Arada

Dubai

On-site

AED 150,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Arada in Dubai seeks a Senior Design Architect to lead innovative concepts across mixed-use, residential, hospitality, retail, and master planning projects. The role requires strong conceptual thinking, visualization, and expertise in advanced design software and AI-powered tools.

The ideal candidate will have a competitive portfolio, excellent presentation skills, and the ability to translate design narratives into compelling architectural solutions aligned with market trends and international

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture, Urban Design, or related field (BArch / MArch / MUrban Design).
Minimum 10 years of professional experience in architectural concept design within an international design consultancy or developer environment.
At least 5 years of recent experience focused on concept design, competition projects, or large-scale mixed-use developments.
Proven track record of delivering high-quality concept design projects with a strong portfolio.
Experience across residential, hospitality, retail, commercial, cultural, and master planning projects is highly preferred.
Strong understanding of architectural design principles, urban planning, sustainability, and user-centric design approaches.

Responsibilities

Develop creative architectural concepts, spatial strategies, and design narratives for interiors to large-scale master planning developments.
Produce high-quality concept sketches, renders, presentations, and 3D visualizations to communicate design intent.
Utilize Rhino, Grasshopper, Enscape, SketchUp, and 3ds Max to develop and present design ideas.
Apply computational and parametric design using Grasshopper for innovative forms.
Conduct design research, benchmarking, site analysis, and feasibility studies.
Collaborate with Senior Designers, Architects, Urban Designers, and Design Managers to strengthen outcomes.
Coordinate with Structural, MEP, Landscape, Interior Design, and Infrastructure teams for integrated delivery.
Ensure designs comply with international codes, sustainability standards, and project guidelines.
Stay informed on global architectural trends, AI-driven tools, materials, and market expectations.
Integrate AI-powered design tools to improve ideation, visualization, and presentation quality.
Contribute to design reviews, workshops, and client discussions.
Manage project timelines with attention to detail, creativity, and quality.
Support development of innovative, commercially viable design typologies and user experiences.