Senior Design Architect

A leading international architectural practice is looking for a Senior Design Architect to join its Dubai studio. The successful candidate will play a central role in leading innovative design concepts and creative architectural solutions for world-class commercial and mixed-use projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design development of large-scale commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use projects from concept through detailed design stages

• Develop creative and compelling architectural concepts that respond to client aspirations, site context, and functional requirements

• Collaborate with design directors and project teams to translate design intent into cohesive architectural narratives

• Guide and mentor junior designers in design thinking, creative problem-solving, and presentation techniques

• Coordinate design packages with internal disciplines and external consultants to ensure design integrity throughout project delivery

• Present design concepts and proposals to clients and stakeholders with clarity and confidence

• Contribute to design competitions, RFPs, and marketing initiatives

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or equivalent

• Up to 8 years' post-qualification experience in design leadership for large-scale projects

• Proven expertise in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop Revit and Rhino at an advanced level with strong conceptual design capabilities

• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative design thinking and successful project delivery

• Ability to lead and inspire design teams while maintaining design quality and innovation

• Excellent visual communication, presentation, and storytelling skills

• Experience with international design studios or award-winning practices is an advantage