Associate Director - Design - Jumeirah Group & Corporate
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About the Role
Jumeirah is seeking an Associate Director of Design to lead design coordination for luxury hotel projects, ensuring alignment with brand standards and operational requirements. The role involves managing design documentation, site inspections, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
- Partner with the Design Director to develop and execute design strategies that align with Jumeirah's brand vision, standards, and long term objectives across new developments, renovations, refurbishments, and PIP projects
- Lead design coordination for assigned hotel projects through all development stages, translating design vision into execution while ensuring alignment with brand standards, guest experience, operational requirements, and project timelines
- Oversee the review and coordination of architectural, interior design, landscape, lighting, signage, FF&E, finishes, materials, and space planning, working closely with external consultants to maintain design quality and consistency
- Prepare and manage design documentation, including design briefs, scopes of work, presentations, and project deliverables, while monitoring design risks, budgets, and progress, and escalating issues with recommended solutions
- Conduct site inspections, mock up reviews, and construction follow ups to ensure design integrity, quality standards, and successful implementation throughout project delivery
- Collaborate with cross functional teams, designers, artists, suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver practical, innovative, and operationally effective design solutions while supporting the continuous evolution of Jumeirah's brand guidelines
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture is required; a Master's degree in Architecture and/or an MBA is preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong expertise in space planning, layout development, and optimizing guest experience and operational efficiency
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, problem solving, critical thinking, and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects, track milestones, and maintain high design quality standards
- Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong attention to detail, adaptability, and a solid understanding of luxury hospitality brand standards
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About the Job
- An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director Design to join Jumeirah Group & Corporate.
- The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Design Director to develop and execute design strategies that align with Jumeirah's brand vision, standards, and long term objectives across new developments, renovations, refurbishments, and PIP projects.
- Lead design coordination for assigned hotel projects through all development stages, translating design vision into execution while ensuring alignment with brand standards, guest experience, operational requirements, and project timelines.
- Oversee the review and coordination of architectural, interior design, landscape, lighting, signage, FF&E, finishes, materials, and space planning, working closely with external consultants to maintain design quality and consistency.
- Prepare and manage design documentation, including design briefs, scopes of work, presentations, and project deliverables, while monitoring design risks, budgets, and progress, and escalating issues with recommended solutions.
- Conduct site inspections, mock up reviews, and construction follow ups to ensure design integrity, quality standards, and successful implementation throughout project delivery.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams, designers, artists, suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver practical, innovative, and operationally effective design solutions while supporting the continuous evolution of Jumeirah's brand guidelines.
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture is required; a Master's degree in Architecture and/or an MBA is preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite, with strong expertise in space planning, layout development, and optimizing guest experience and operational efficiency.
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, problem solving, critical thinking, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, track milestones, and maintain high design quality standards.
- Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with strong attention to detail, adaptability, and a solid understanding of luxury hospitality brand standards.
About the Benefits
- Supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Access to Learning & Development programmes and clear career pathways.
- Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network.
- Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide.
- Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance coverage.
- Paid annual leave entitlement.
- Incentive programmes aligned with leadership performance.
- Competitive tax free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED).
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