Design Manager - Mixed-Use Developments

About the role

Redfish Solutions is seeking a Design Manager to join its clients' Dubai-based team on a long-term basis, supporting the delivery of high-profile mixed-use developments across the region. The role suits an architect with strong design coordination experience who wants to move into design management and take greater ownership of multidisciplinary design processes.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process across mixed-use developments (residential, commercial, hospitality, retail)
• Act as the central point of contact between architects, consultants and internal stakeholders
• Review and manage design deliverables to ensure compliance with the project brief, quality standards and local regulations
• Monitor design programmes, manage interfaces and resolve design-related issues
• Support value engineering, authority submissions and design development through all project stages
• Ensure design intent is maintained from concept through construction

Required profile

• 5-8 years' experience in architectural design and/or design management
• Degree in Architecture (or equivalent)
• Proven experience working on mixed-use projects
• Strong understanding of the full design lifecycle in the Middle East

Required skills

• Excellent coordination, communication and stakeholder management skills

The employer states that candidates receive an excellent salary and package with genuine opportunity for career growth and development, and invites interested candidates to reach out for an off-the-record conversation.