Design Manager

• Lead and mentor a team of designers, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration to drive innovative design solutions. • Develop and maintain design guidelines and best practices that align with brand strategy and enhance user experience. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management and engineering, to ensure design feasibility and alignment with project goals. • Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and validate concepts, ensuring a user-centric approach. Candidate Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering or an equivalent recognised qualification. • Approximately 10–15 years of relevant professional experience, preferably including UAE developer-side experience. • Strong experience in residential, high-rise and mixed-use developments. • Proven ability to independently manage several active projects and multidisciplinary consultants. • Strong understanding of Schematic Design, Design Development, Tender and IFC documentation. • Good knowledge of UAE / Dubai authorities, building regulations and approval processes. • Strong technical coordination capability across architecture, structure, MEP and specialist disciplines. • Practical knowledge of BIM / Revit coordination, clash detection and design QA/QC. • Experience with consultant management, tender documentation, Value Engineering and construction-stage design support. • Strong communication, reporting, stakeholder-management and problem-solving skills. • Ability to join sufficiently ahead of 1 November 2026 to complete an effective handover. • Ability to become productive immediately with minimal onboarding, given the temporary nature of the assignment. • Preferred Candidate Profile A hands-on Design Manager capable of independently taking over live projects from day one, managing multiple consultant interfaces and maintaining continuity of design decisions, programme and technical coordination throughout the maternity-cover period.