(Senior) Design Manager - Project & Development Services (PDS)

Cushman & Wakefield | Core; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield | Core is seeking an experienced Design Manager / Senior Design Manager for our Project & Development Services Department in Dubai. The role focuses on balancing creative design with practical implementation, leading the end-to-end design process across multiple projects, and delivering outputs that meet high quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio, 7+ years in design management, and excellent stakeholder management, with proficiency in AutoCAD,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of design management experience.
• Strong portfolio of successful projects.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Revit.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing design strategies that align with project objectives.
• Managing the end-to-end design process for multiple projects.
• Creating detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and milestones.
• Engaging with clients to understand their vision and requirements, translating them into innovative design solutions.
• Leading all design disciplines to ensure coordination and delivery.
• Establishing and enforcing design quality standards through regular reviews and audits of design outputs.
• Ensuring outputs comply with industry regulations and codes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design/Architecture

Master’s degree (plus)

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager / Senior Design Manager within our Project & Development Services Department. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex design projects, fostering innovation, and delivering exceptional results. This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance creative design with practical implementation.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Developing and implementing design strategies that align with and project objectives.
• Ensuring all design work meets high standards of quality and innovation.
• Managing the end-to-end design process for multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
• Creating detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and milestones.
• Engaging with clients to understand their vision and requirements, translating them into innovative design solutions.
• Effective stakeholder management; managing and leading all design disciplines to ensure coordination and delivery in line with project objectives.
• Understanding of all elements of design with the ability to challenge designers on their thought processes, logic and outputs/deliverables.
• Be a key representative of CWC, ensuring that at all times we as a collective are focused on delivering output and value for out clients.
• Establishing and enforcing design quality standards through regular reviews and audits of design outputs.
• Ensuring outputs are in compliance with industry regulations, codes, and best practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Architecture, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in design management, with a strong portfolio of successful projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit) and project management tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a good eye for detail.
• Able to adapt to changing project requirements and work effectively under pressure.