Water Fountain Designer

Azizi Developments; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Developments’ Studio 360 seeks an experienced Water Fountain Designer to conceptualize, design, and deliver innovative fountain solutions for landscape, hospitality, commercial, and public realm projects in the UAE.

The role requires strong hydraulic design, fountain equipment selection, lighting integration, and programmable control systems, with close coordination across landscape, architectural, MEP, and contractor teams to ensure safe, sustainable, and visually striking outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 8–10 years of fountain design experience.
• Experience in large-scale water feature projects in hospitality, mixed-use, commercial and public realm environments in the Middle East.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic design, fountain equipment, pump sizing, filtration systems, nozzles, and programmable fountain control systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D visualization tools with DMX lighting control familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative water fountain concepts that complement the overall landscape masterplan and architectural vision.
• Prepare conceptual designs, sketches, 3D visualizations, and presentation materials for reviews and client presentations.
• Produce detailed drawings, including fountain layouts, sections, equipment layouts, piping systems, and hydraulics.
• Design and coordinate water circulation systems, pumps, filtration, nozzles, and control systems for performance and sustainability.
• Integrate lighting, interactive features, and programmable fountain systems into the design.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams throughout design development, technical coordination, and construction stages.

Skills

Hydraulic design

Water fountain design

Pump sizing

Fountain equipment

DMX lighting control

Coordination with multidisciplinary

3D visualization

BIM coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Mechanical/Civil Engineering, or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Rhino

Lumion

Syncronorm (Depence)

DMX lighting control

Job description

At Studio 360, we are more than just a design studio, we serve as the creative and technical engine behind Azizi Developments. Since our establishment in 2017, our multidisciplinary team has delivered innovative solutions in architecture, engineering, interiors, landscape, and MEP across a diverse array of sectors, including residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, and master planning. With three offices and a shared passion for excellence, we merge creativity, precision, and a human-centric approach to bring visionary projects to life. We lead in digital transformation by integrating advanced technologies and Building Information Modeling (BIM) at every stage of our design and delivery process. At Studio 360, you will be immersed in a dynamic environment where bold ideas, collaboration, and innovative tools converge to shape the skylines of tomorrow.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experiencedWater Fountain Designer to conceptualize, design, and develop innovative water fountains and water feature systems for landscape, hospitality, commercial, mixed-use, and public realm projects.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in aesthetic water feature design, hydraulic systems, fountain equipment, lighting integration, and programmable fountain control systems. The role involves close coordination with landscape architects, architects, MEP engineers, structural engineers, lighting designers, and specialist contractors to deliver visually impressive, technically sound, safe, and sustainable water feature solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop innovative water fountain and water feature concepts that complement the overall landscape masterplan and architectural vision.
• Prepare conceptual designs, sketches, 3D visualizations, and presentation materials for internal reviews and client presentations.
• Produce detailed technical drawings, including fountain layouts, sections, equipment layouts, piping systems, and hydraulic schematics.
• Design and coordinate water circulation systems, pumps, filtration systems, nozzles, and control systems to ensure optimal performance and sustainability.
• Integrate lighting, interactive water features, and programmable fountain systems into the overall design.
• Coordinate with landscape architects, architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, lighting designers, and specialist fountain contractors throughout the design and construction stages.
• Review shop drawings, technical submittals, equipment selections, and material specifications to ensure compliance with design intent and project requirements.
• Participate in design coordination meetings, technical workshops, and client presentations.
• Provide technical support during construction, including site inspections, design clarifications, and resolution of technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE authority regulations, international standards, safety requirements, and sustainable water management guidelines.
• Assist in preparing technical specifications, design reports, and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for water feature systems.
• Keep up to date with emerging fountain technologies, digital control systems, interactive water features, and sustainable water solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• 8-10 years of proven experience in water fountain and water feature design and delivery.
• Experience in large-scale water feature projects, preferably within hospitality, mixed-use developments, commercial projects, and public realm environments in the Middle East.
• Strong technical knowledge of hydraulic design, fountain equipment selection, pump sizing, filtration systems, nozzles, and programmable fountain control systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D visualization tools such as SketchUp, Rhino, and Lumion or equivalent, along with experience in Syncronorm (Depence) software and DMX lighting control/programming for interactive and programmable water fountain shows.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary design teams throughout the design development, technical coordination, and construction phases.
• Knowledge of international standards and UAE local authority requirements relating to water features, safety, and sustainable water management.
• Strong attention to detail, planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple design priorities efficiently.