Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural and urban design input across all project phases—from feasibility, concept, and master planning through to detailed design and delivery.
• Translate development strategies into design briefs and ensure alignment between the design vision and commercial, functional, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and manage responses to RFPs and design proposals from local and international consultants.
• Evaluate design alternatives based on market positioning, project viability, buildability, and financial performance.
• Coordinate with internal departments (Development, Investment, Sales & Marketing, Project Management) to ensure design supports business goals and customer needs.
• Monitor consultant outputs and ensure deliverables meet the developer’s standards, applicable codes.
• Lead design presentations for executive leadership, government entities, and investors.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Urban Design; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience, with at least 3–5 years in a real estate development environment.
• Demonstrated success in leading design efforts for large-scale, mixed-use, residential, or commercial developments.
• Strong understanding of development economics, project phasing, and how design impacts ROI, marketability, and construction feasibility.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong English communication and presentation skills; Arabic is a plus.
• Business-minded designer who can balance aesthetics with function, cost, and commercial value.