Senior Design Architect
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Role Overview
This senior-level role requires an architect who can own projects from early client discussions through concept design, design development, technical coordination, and final documentation.
The successful candidate will combine strong design capabilities with technical knowledge to deliver visually compelling and technically viable projects.
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Company and Practice
The employer is a growing, design-led architectural consultancy establishing a portfolio of landmark Middle East projects.
The practice works across luxury residential, hospitality, resort, mixed-use, and large-scale masterplanning projects.
The Role
This senior-level role requires an architect who can own projects from early client discussions through concept design, design development, technical coordination, and final documentation.
The successful candidate will combine strong design capabilities with technical knowledge to deliver visually compelling and technically viable projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead architectural projects from client engagement and briefing through IFC documentation.
- Develop and oversee concept design proposals aligned with client objectives and project requirements.
- Drive design development and technical coordination across all project stages.
- Produce and review architectural drawings, presentations, and technical documentation.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary consultants, contractors, and stakeholders throughout the design process.
- Ensure projects meet local authority requirements, building regulations, and industry standards.
- Mentor and support junior team members.
- Participate in client presentations, workshops, and design reviews.
- Manage multiple project priorities while maintaining exceptional design and technical quality.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of professional architectural experience.
- Proven experience delivering luxury residential, hospitality, resort, mixed-use, or masterplanning projects.
- Demonstrated experience leading projects from concept design through IFC stage.
- Strong understanding of both design and technical delivery.
- Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary coordination and project teams.
- Advanced Revit proficiency and the ability to work in a Revit environment from day one.
- Experience working on projects within the Middle East is highly advantageous.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious design consultancy.
- Exposure to landmark projects across the Middle East and beyond.
- Significant influence on project direction and studio growth.
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
- Long-term career progression within a growing business.
Work Location
- The role is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- The work involves collaboration with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
Employment
- Employment type: Full-time.
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