Senior Facade Designer

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Senior Façade Designer (freelancer) to work with our Dubai based Interdisciplinary Design & Research (IDR) team on some of the most exciting projects in the region.

: Freelance candidates are all welcome to apply.

: Office-based in Dubai, Remotely or Hybrid are all welcome to apply.

Please read carefully the below requirements:

· At least 3-5 years’ experience in façade design of highly complex building envelopes and lightweight structures

· Techncial/Bachelor’s Degree or above in Architecture/Mechanical/Industrial/Structural Engineering

· Self-motivated

· Team player

· Capable of multitasking and working on multiple projects simultaneously

· Capable of handling pressure while working remotely

· Understands and respects corporate discipline and internationally recognised business etiquette

· Experience working on highly complex international projects

· Proficiency in building envelopes and lightweight structures related technical design, detailing, construction, and installation principles

· Proficiency in using 2D and 3D CAD software like AutoCAD and Rhino

· Good written and verbal communication skills (English)

· Good graphic design and visual presentation skills

· Ability to produce conceptual sketches and diagrams

· Ability to produce 2D and 3D façade CAD details

· Good communication and coordination skills

· Facade Designer, as part of a larger interdisciplinary design consultation team

· Produce 2D CAD drawings and 3D CAD models for complex architectural façade designs

· Formulate a façade 2D CAD tender package and IFC drawings

· Able to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams of consultants, contractors and suppliers

· Knowledge of BIM authoring tools, such as Revit would be a huge bonus

· Knolwedge of parametric design tools such as Grasshopper & Dynamo to control software like Rhino, Tekla and Revit would be a huge bonus

· Any CAD visualisation/rendering like Enscape or KeyShot would be a huge bonus

· Ability to assist in producing reports and powerPoint presentations would be a huge bonus

In addition to the above, please submit the following documents along with your application:

· CV

· Presentable mini portfolio in PDF format of decent resolution

· Please do not include WeTransfer links or CAD files in your submission.

Links to videos are however welcome

· We are looking for hands-on candidates who can draft and model details themselves - not project managers, coordinators, and QS or other non-design related roles.