Senior Design Manager: Brand & FF&E Strategy Lead

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Part time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead design management for a high-profile project in the UAE. You will drive branding, cultural alignment, and multidisciplinary coordination to deliver integrated outcomes across stakeholders and consultants.

The role requires extensive experience in design or project management within government/defence environments, with a strong focus on UX, functionality, and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture (Master’s preferred).
• 15+ years in design or project management, incl. leadership on complex institutional/defence projects.
• Experience coordinating FF&E and branding in defence projects.
• Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks and authorities.
• Experience with government defence or military projects; focus on UX and branding.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of functional, cultural, and branding requirements aligned with client vision.
• Manage FF&E packages integration from design to procurement to installation.
• Support overall design strategy ensuring alignment with briefs and standards.
• Provide support to the Design Manager for reporting and design reviews from consultants.
• Exercise discretion in managing workflows, priorities, resolving design challenges.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to deliver cohesive solutions.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with stakeholders to disseminate project information.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards, regulatory compliance and client expectations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes and delivery efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

UX focus

Branding integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Tools

FF&E coordination

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead design management for a high-profile project in the UAE. You will drive branding, cultural alignment, and multidisciplinary coordination to deliver integrated outcomes across stakeholders and consultants.

The role requires extensive experience in design or project management within government/defence environments, with a strong focus on UX, functionality, and regulatory adherence.