Recruitment

Architecture & Design

Get Hired with AE.

Welcome to the future.

The AE Recruitment team are not your average Recruitment Consultants and Headhunting team. We work exclusively with world-class architectural and design firms, the type of practices whose work you studied in university and whose projects have redefine skylines throughout the globe.

So, we are here to pass on the knowledge and strategies from those world class market leaders, empowering you to rise above your competition.

Whether you’re a Junior Designer or a Global Director, your job search shouldn’t be a shot in the dark. It should be strategic, story-driven, and impossible to ignore. That’s exactly what we are here to help you build!

Step 1.

Register & Login

Laptop displaying AE Recruitment's Job Seeker Portal login screen

Our custom-built, Job Seekers Portal puts the power back in your hands. As soon as you register, you’ll gain access to our own purpose-built private portal, designed for professionals in architecture and design. It’s sleek and tailored just for you.

  • Sign in to your own secure private dashboard.
  • Update your profile anytime and your AE Recruitment Consultant will be notified.
  • Access advice passed on from internationally acclaimed architectural and design hiring managers who have assisted with our masterclasses.
  • Scroll through all of our live vacancies.

Step 2.

Your Dashboard

Once you’re in, you’ll reach the welcome message, with all the tools you need to hit the ground running. What you’ll see:

  • Hot jobs – All our available jobs and a dedicated A.I. assistant will guide you with your suitability.
  • Your account & settings – A simple hub to update your information and details at any time.

It’s clean, intuitive and designed with busy creatives in mind. No clutter, no confusion, just career clarity.

AE Recruitment Job Seekers Portal dashboard after login, showing job application updates and candidate tools

Step 3.

Knowledge is power.

AE Recruitment Job Seekers Portal – “Support Is Here” section with free CV and Portfolio guides and templates

Ready to level up your CV and Portfolio? We’ve built something special just for you because all resources in this section are FREE:

  • CV Guide & Templates – Access clean and simple templates along with direction in what we’re looking for from you, in each design sector.
  • Portfolio Guide & Templates – Designed with input from top studios around the world, including layout tips, RIBA stages, visual storytelling, and formatting best practices to make sure you stand out!

Step 4.

Levelling Up

You’re not just chasing another role, you’re building a career that reflects your talent, ambition, and more importantly, your worth! Levelling up is about 1-2-1 insights, strategies and real human support to align with how world-class design studios see top-tier talent.   

  • Targeted and chosen audience, that has purpose to attract 
  • Gain clarity on how to portray your value with strategic CV writing, LinkedIn personal branding, Portfolio storytelling and job search strategy that’s totally unique to you.
  • Construct your story that aligns with where you’re going, not just where you’ve been.
  • Start showing up as the confident, capable professional you truly are with personalised 1-2-1 coaching.
AE Recruitment Job Seekers Portal – “Levelling Up” section with access to premium masterclasses and 1:1 coaching.

Step 5.

Time to take action

AE Recruitment Job Application Process - Aftercare

Great now you’ve done the groundwork: Refined your CV, Elevated your Portfolio, Sharpened your Personal Brand, and Aligned your mindset with your true value.
You have accessed the kind of insider strategies most candidates don’t even know exist, you’re no longer guessing, you are ready.

This is the moment where preparation meets opportunity. Your documents are polished. Your positioning is clear. You’re not just another applicant, you’re a standout candidate with purpose, professionalism, and presence.

It’s now time to start applying with confidence, knowing that what you’re putting forward truly reflects the high-calibre professional you are.

Get started on your Journey

Welcome to the AE Recruitment Job Seekers Portal, your private gateway to world-class opportunities, tailored career tools, and the kind of insider access most candidates never get.

Whether you’re logging in or signing up for the first time, this is where it gets real. We’re not here to drip-feed you job posts.
We’re here to empower you with clarity, control, and confidence because your next opportunity deserves more than a scattergun approach.

Login or Register now to gain instant access and start building the career you were actually meant for.

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testimonials

I had the pleasure of working with Lindsay during my job search, and I couldn’t be more grateful for her support. She helped me land a fantastic opportunity as an architect in Dubai, and her dedication didn’t stop there. Even after I started the role, she continued to check in and follow up, making sure everything was going smoothly. What impressed me the most was that even when months went by without any job openings, she still kept me in mind. Lindsay is professional, kind, and genuinely cares about the people she works with. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a recruiter who goes above and beyond.
Loci Architecture and Design in Dubai with Loci in English and Arabic
Carlota AmaroProject Architect
AE distinguish themselves from other recruiters with their professionalism, prompt replies and top quality candidates. One of the best recruitment firms in the market, AE are always listening to our needs and take these into consideration unlike other recruiters out there. The screening process is thorough with AE thus doing exactly what we need – pre qualifying the best candidates, following up efficiently and always updating us from start to finish. We continue to work with AE as our number one recruiter and have them to thank for recruiting some of the best members of our team
Kimberley Parker
Kimberley ParkerWilson Associates
Hayley is a wonderful recruiter, she knows the architecture market very well and she has many good connections. She is excellent in reading one's skills and personality and finding the perfect fit. Hayley helped me during my recent job transition through a dedicated and valuable assistance and also thanks to her effort I am working now in a great office with great people. For these reasons I give her my highest recommendation
Tommaso Calistri
Tommaso CalistriKilla Design
AE have been better than their market leaders in terms of their communication, response and diligence. AE always listen to our needs and provide quality, carefully considered candidates in response. We have worked with AE for 8years, and hope to continue to do so for many more to come
Emily April, Woods Bagot
Emily April, Woods BagotHR Manager
Had the absolute pleasure of working with Lindsay during my recent job search, and I can confidently say she is one of the most dedicated and supportive recruiters I’ve come across. From our first conversation, she was proactive, transparent, and incredibly helpful — always keeping me updated at every stage of the process.
Chapman Taylor Architects Logo and recommendation
Leen KhalifeArchitect
AE exhibits a thorough understanding of recruitment. They do extensive research once a job requirement has been conveyed. Their approach is different to other agents in the region and ensures that the results are of higher quality. AE ensures they maintain good rapport with some of the best in the industry and are quick in responding to queries. AE have precise understanding of Job requirement; are dedicated and have a professional approach to dealing with both candidates and companies. It is indeed a pleasure working with them
Rajani Jagadisha, Edge Design
Rajani Jagadisha, Edge DesignHR Manager
I have worked with Hayley over the last 5-6 years on many roles, I have found her to be very professional at all times. She listens to our requirements and always sends appropriate candidates and keeps me updated at all stages. She is a pleasure to work with
Carolyn Keeling, DWP & Killa Design
Carolyn Keeling, DWP & Killa DesignHR Manager
Hayley is amazing! She is a professional recruiter who has an immense knowledge, connection and experience with architectural market. She clearly understand the role that I was looking for that helped me felt upbeat throughout the process. She is very comfortable to work with, quickly responsive to all my questions and follow-ups. I have no hesitations recommending Hayley to those in the industry looking at exploring their next career move
Faith Angayan
Faith AngayanHopkins Architects
If 5 out of 5 stars were a person. It would undoubtedly be Hayley.
Nwabisa (Madyibi) Redwood-Sawyerr International BIM Architect