Concept Architect

About the role

We are looking for an innovative Concept Architect to join AECOM’s Dubai studio. The role blends architectural vision with advanced computational design, supporting multidisciplinary projects from early concept through detailed implementation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop concept designs, design strategies and optioneering studies that balance creativity with feasibility.
• Create and execute computational, generative and parametric design studies using advanced modeling techniques.
• Design and implement algorithmic and procedural workflows to streamline design processes and improve efficiency.
• Develop design automation and optimization workflows that enhance project delivery and quality.
• Conduct environmental and performance analyses with tools such as Ladybug and Galapagos.
• Lead architectural massing and spatial development, coordinating across multidisciplinary teams.
• Explore and integrate AI‑enabled design solutions into project methodologies.
• Produce compelling visualisations and design narratives for presentations.
• Mentor junior and graduate architects in computational design practices.

Required profile

• Strong foundation in computational and parametric design.
• Detail‑oriented with a visionary mindset.
• Ability to collaborate with design leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Experience mentoring junior designers.

Required skills

• Computational design
• Generative design
• Parametric design
• Algorithmic modeling
• Design automation
• Optimization workflows
• Ladybug (environmental analysis)
• Galapagos (Grasshopper plugin)
• AI‑enabled design workflows