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 Requirements
• 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, Sketch. Up, 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 Benefits Competitive tax-free salary between AED 22,000 and 26,000 per month. Healthcare Flights Opportunity to work on world-class projects with a collaborative, innovative team. Professional growth in a practice known for design excellence and creative innovation.