Recruitment

Architecture & Design

Free Masterclass · Hiring Insights

Honest career conversations from across the industry.

A free interview-led series for architects and designers who want clearer insight into hiring, progression, positioning and the realities shaping career decisions across the market.

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Built around real hiring, career and industry conversations.

Hiring Insights is a free interview-led masterclass series created to give architects and designers access to more honest, useful career conversations. Each session looks at the realities behind hiring, progression, positioning and commercial awareness, helping you see your career through the lens of the people making decisions across the industry.

Projects.

We have placed Architects, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, Masterplanners and Urban Designers on some of the Middle East’s most exciting, challenging and creative projects.

Below are just some of the projects and studios we have recruited for, the masterclass trains you to meet that same standard.

Qiddiya City - AE Recruitment
Al Wasl Tower - AE Recruitment
Dubai Marina - AE Recruitment
Ciel Tower - AE Recruitment
Office of the Future - AE Recruitment
Abu Dhabi Race Track - AE Recruitment
The Museum of the Future - AE Recruitment
The Line - Morphosis - AE Recruitment

We’re here to help you raise the bar so you can present yourself at the same level as the studios and projects you want to work on.

What you’ll gain from Hiring Insights.

You will gain practical insight into how to present yourself more clearly, think more strategically about your next move and understand what stronger positioning really looks like in the architecture and design sector. The result is greater clarity, better self-awareness and a more confident approach to job searching, career development and professional growth.

What's inside.

Hiring Insights is a free, growing collection of practical LinkedIn Live conversations for architects and designers who want to take more control of their careers. Featuring industry voices including Andy Shaw, Ray Brown and Nikita Morell, alongside AE Recruitment’s weekly Job Search and Portfolio Lives, each session offers a different perspective on how to build a stronger, more commercially aware professional profile.

The common thread is simple: great design skills should not stay hidden. These sessions will help you apply the same clarity, storytelling and creative thinking to the way you present your experience, approach opportunities and stand out to the studios and hiring leaders you want to work with. Built to uplift the industry, Hiring Insights gives you honest, actionable guidance to navigate your career with more confidence.

Masterclass Content

Included

  • Live video - Andy Shaw @AMA, Ex Riba Chair & FRIBA
  • Live video - Ray Brown @ ArchiBiz
  • Live video - Nikita Morell @ ArchiCon, DIRT & Nikita Morell
  • Live video - Hayley Dyer @ AE Recruitment - Job Search Live
  • Live video - Hayley Dyer @ AE Recruitment - Portfolio Live

Price

FREE

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testimonials

Honestly, I’m very grateful for the AE Masterclass. I’ve barely completed the LinkedIn and Portfolio sections, and I already have an interview in Abu Dhabi soon. I had been applying for almost two years without getting responses, so this has made a big difference. I’ve also recommended the course to two friends who are planning to join.
Yousif AlaniSenior Design Architect
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

Built from the conversations shaping architecture and design careers today.

Hiring Insights was created to give architects and designers access to more honest, practical conversations about hiring, career growth and professional positioning. Through live sessions with respected industry voices and AE Recruitment, the series helps you better understand what the market values and how to move forward with more clarity and confidence.

27+ years.

In international architectural and design recruitment

Tier 1 studios.

Direct client partnerships across the Middle East & Europe

Stand out.

Make sure your work is never overlooked again.