Job Description

Head of Concept - Residential Design - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
Azizi Developments is hiring a Head of Concept - Residential to lead high-profile architectural design initiatives within its Design 360 Studio in Dubai. The role involves managing concept creation for landmark residential projects, driving design innovation, and leading multidisciplinary teams across architecture, structures, interiors, MEP, and landscape. This senior leadership role reports to the Deputy Head of Design and requires extensive experience in residential, retail, and mixed-use projects at all scales.
Location: UAE
Location: Dubai
Industry: Architecture and Planning
Function: Architect
Salary: 45000-60000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Preferred Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Job Details

• Lead design pitches, concept creation, and feasibility studies for villas, high-rise, and mixed-use projects
• Utilize AI and automation tools to support efficient concept development and design production workflows
• Manage resources within the design team to meet project needs and deadlines
• Oversee design and change management processes, ensuring stakeholder requirements are incorporated
• Direct teams of architects, CAD/BIM technicians, visualizers, and designers from feasibility through schematic stages
• Deliver feasibility studies, pre-concept, concept packages, preliminary approvals, and marketing kits aligned with studio benchmarks
• Promote collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence across multidisciplinary teams
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and documentation of all project design outputs and reports
• Coordinate authority submissions with adherence to local and international codes and standards (IBC, DM Codes, NFPA, UDC)
• Mentor team members, drive research and development, and explore innovative design solutions
• Build networks with suppliers, contractors, and business partners to support project delivery
• Incorporate cost, constructability, maintenance, and sustainability considerations into design solutions
• Stay updated on industry advancements and integrate best practices into the design studio

Ideal Profile

• Master's degree preferred; Bachelor's degree in Architecture required
• Minimum 25 years of experience in residential, retail, and mixed-use projects, including villas and super high-rise towers
• Strong freehand sketching skills with ability to resolve details at concept level
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, BIM standards (ISO 19650, PAS 1192), and Microsoft Office Suite
• Comprehensive knowledge of international and Dubai-specific building codes and regulations
• Demonstrated leadership in managing design teams and delivering complex projects from concept through execution

Why Join Us
At Azizi Developments, you will lead groundbreaking projects such as Burj Azizi, Monaco Mansions, and Azizi Venice. Joining our Design 360 Studio means working at the forefront of architectural innovation, guiding teams in delivering iconic real estate assets that shape Dubai's skyline and redefine modern living.
About the Company
Azizi Developments is a premier Dubai-based private real estate developer, recognized for its landmark residential and commercial projects. With an expanding portfolio including Riviera in MBR City, Mina on Palm Jumeirah, and Creek Views in Dubai Healthcare City, Azizi is committed to quality, transparency, and innovation. Through its in-house Design 360 Studio, Azizi integrates architecture, interiors, structures, and engineering to create world-class developments that embody creativity, sustainability, and excellence.
Job Title Head of Concept - Residential Design - Dubai, UAE
Head of Concept - Residential Design - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
Azizi Developments is hiring a Head of Concept - Residential to lead high-profile architectural design initiatives within its Design 360 Studio in Dubai. The role involves managing concept creation for landmark residential projects, driving design innovation, and leading multidisciplinary teams across architecture, structures, interiors, MEP, and landscape. This senior leadership role reports to the Deputy Head of Design and requires extensive experience in residential, retail, and mixed-use projects at all scales.
Location: UAE
Location: Dubai
Industry: Architecture and Planning
Function: Architect
Salary: 45000-60000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Preferred Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Job Details

• Lead design pitches, concept creation, and feasibility studies for villas, high-rise, and mixed-use projects
• Utilize AI and automation tools to support efficient concept development and design production workflows
• Manage resources within the design team to meet project needs and deadlines
• Oversee design and change management processes, ensuring stakeholder requirements are incorporated
• Direct teams of architects, CAD/BIM technicians, visualizers, and designers from feasibility through schematic stages
• Deliver feasibility studies, pre-concept, concept packages, preliminary approvals, and marketing kits aligned with studio benchmarks
• Promote collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence across multidisciplinary teams
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and documentation of all project design outputs and reports
• Coordinate authority submissions with adherence to local and international codes and standards (IBC, DM Codes, NFPA, UDC)
• Mentor team members, drive research and development, and explore innovative design solutions
• Build networks with suppliers, contractors, and business partners to support project delivery
• Incorporate cost, constructability, maintenance, and sustainability considerations into design solutions
• Stay updated on industry advancements and integrate best practices into the design studio

Ideal Profile

• Master's degree preferred; Bachelor's degree in Architecture required
• Minimum 25 years of experience in residential, retail, and mixed-use projects, including villas and super high-rise towers
• Strong freehand sketching skills with ability to resolve details at concept level
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, BIM standards (ISO 19650, PAS 1192), and Microsoft Office Suite
• Comprehensive knowledge of international and Dubai-specific building codes and regulations
• Demonstrated leadership in managing design teams and delivering complex projects from concept through execution

Why Join Us
At Azizi Developments, you will lead groundbreaking projects such as Burj Azizi, Monaco Mansions, and Azizi Venice. Joining our Design 360 Studio means working at the forefront of architectural innovation, guiding teams in delivering iconic real estate assets that shape Dubai's skyline and redefine modern living.
About the Company
Azizi Developments is a premier Dubai-based private real estate developer, recognized for its landmark residential and commercial projects. With an expanding portfolio including Riviera in MBR City, Mina on Palm Jumeirah, and Creek Views in Dubai Healthcare City, Azizi is committed to quality, transparency, and innovation. Through its in-house Design 360 Studio, Azizi integrates architecture, interiors, structures, and engineering to create world-class developments that embody creativity, sustainability, and excellence.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 45000.00
Salary to 60000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
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