Director - Design Coordination

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Job Description:

Director - Design Coordination

City Design Coordination, THE LINE Proponent, NEOM The LINE

About the Role:

The Director of Design Coordination will play a crucial role within the City Design Integration team within THE LINE Proponent at NEOM The LINE, working directly under the Executive Director of City Design Integration. This position is all about bringing together the various design packages to ensure they work as a homogenous city whilst aligning with the overall vision for NEOM The LINE. You’ll be coordinating efforts between different client and consultant teams and ensuring that every piece of the puzzle fits together perfectly.

What You'll Do:

1. Work closely with the Executive Director of City Design Integration to ensure that all design elements across the project are seamlessly integrated.
2. Act as the central hub for communication between different design teams, including Urban Realm Designers, Neighbourhood Architects and Engineers, Infrastructure Designers, and more.
3. Lead efforts to resolve any design conflicts or challenges that arise, ensuring that all design elements contribute to a cohesive and functional cityscape.
4. Coordinate with the wider client team to align design processes, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring that all parts of the project stay on track.
5. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather and analyse design information, making sure that all elements work together aesthetically and functionally.
6. Provide input and feedback on design proposals, ensuring they meet the project’s goals for innovation, sustainability, and quality.
7. Support the Executive Director in developing strategies for integrating new design ideas and technologies into the project.
8. Fostering a collaborative and creative work environment.

What We’re Looking For:

1. A strong background in architecture, urban planning, building engineering, or a related field, with extensive experience in large-scale projects.
2. Exceptional communication and coordination skills, with a knack for bringing different design teams together and resolving conflicts.
3. A creative thinker with a keen eye for detail and a passion for ensuring that every aspect of city design works together seamlessly.
4. Experience managing complex design processes and timelines, with the ability to keep multiple moving parts aligned.
5. A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
6. Familiarity with sustainable design practices and innovative urban development technologies.

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