Recruitment

Architecture & Design

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AE Masterclass.

Build a confident, cohesive professional brand that gets taken seriously.

The AE Masterclass is for architects and designers who know their experience is stronger than the message they are currently sending into the market. It helps you level up every touchpoint of your profile, your CV, portfolio, LinkedIn, interviews and overall positioning, so hiring managers see a clear, credible and consistent version of who you are from the very first click.

Most candidates do not lose opportunities because they lack talent. They lose them because their profile feels fragmented. The CV says one thing, the portfolio says another, LinkedIn feels unfinished, and the overall impression is not as strong as the person behind it.

The AE Masterclass helps you fix that. You learn how to present yourself with more clarity, more confidence and more consistency, so every part of your profile works together to support the same professional story.

£477 / 2,350 AED 

Projects.

AE Recruitment has placed architects and designers into some of the most respected studios and high-profile projects across the Middle East and Europe. That means the advice inside the AE Masterclass is shaped by real hiring conversations, real shortlists and real market expectations, not generic career theory.

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 the AE Masterclass changes.

This is not a collection of disconnected tips. It is a complete reset of how you present yourself to the market. By the end of the AE Masterclass, your CV, portfolio, LinkedIn profile, interview answers and overall positioning will feel more aligned, more intentional and more reflective of your actual level.

The goal is not to make you louder. It is to make you clearer. So when a hiring manager, recruiter or studio leader encounters you across multiple touchpoints, they see the same thing every time: credibility, quality and direction.

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

What's inside.

What the AE Masterclass helps you improve

  • Your CV – so your experience reads with more clarity, relevance and authority.
  • Your portfolio – so your work shows not just what you produced, but how you think.
  • Your LinkedIn profile – so your online presence supports the same level of professionalism as your documents.
  • Your interviews – so you can speak about your experience with more confidence and precision.
  • Your personal brand – so every touchpoint communicates a coherent, credible and memorable version of you.

This is not about becoming louder or more performative. It is about becoming clearer, sharper and more intentional in the way you present your value.

The AE Masterclass brings together the areas that most often hold strong candidates back: CV, LinkedIn, portfolio, job search strategy and interviews. It is structured to help you improve each one individually while making sure they work together as one coherent professional brand.

Masterclass Content

Welcome to the AE Recruitment Masterclass 4 Modules
Welcome to the CV Masterclass
Welcome to the LinkedIn Masterclass
2. Craft Your Story 3 Modules
3. Show your Work 4 Modules
4. Fine-Tune and Polish 3 Modules
5. Your LinkedIn activation plan
Welcome to the AE Recruitment Portfolio Masterclass
Welcome to the Interview Masterclass 4 Modules
A Glimpse into what is Possible 1 Module
Lesson Content
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AE Masterclass 

  • A flexible format designed to work around you, at your own pace.
  • Insights drawn from world-leading architectural and design studios, to elevate every part of your job search strategy.
  • Downloadable worksheets designed for thoughtful reflection, empowering you to take clear, meaningful action.
  • High-end positive masterclass to aid better quality materials
  • Interview preparation that's easy to follow
  • Define your career choices that feel intentional, aligned, inspiring and purposeful.

Investment

One payment. Lifetime access. A complete career accelerator for architects and designers who want every part of their professional profile operating at the level of the studios they want to work for.

£477 / 2,350 AED 

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

Informed by live hiring feedback

AE Recruitment has placed architects and designers into Foster + Partners, Kettle Collective, Killa Design and other leading studios across the Middle East and Europe. This Masterclass is built from decades of direct client feedback.. not theory.

You can piece this knowledge together slowly, through trial and error. However, we’re here to help you skip the testing and get you to a place where your profile is extremely marketable.

Learn,in a focused format, what hiring directors are actually looking for when they decide who to interview, who to remember and who to overlook.

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.

testimonials