Job Description

Senior Design Manager - Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead the full lifecycle of high-profile private development projects - from concept to handover. The role focuses on managing consultants, ensuring design quality, and maintaining project viability within time and cost constraints. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, aesthetic judgment, and stakeholder management across multidisciplinary teams.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Architecture & Planning
Function: Architecture-Interior Design
Salary: AED 25000-30000 (market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all stages of the design process, ensuring design integrity from concept through completion.
• Define project briefs, develop mood boards, and translate client requirements into actionable design plans.
• Evaluate and select consultants, define scope, review submissions, and maintain accountability for design quality.
• Coordinate project budgets and schedules to ensure adherence to financial and operational targets.
• Identify, evaluate, and approve design changes while assessing implications for cost and schedule.
• Mentor junior design team members and foster professional development within the design management team.
• Ensure compliance with high-end design and luxury standards aligned with Al-Futtaim Real Estate's brand image.
• Collaborate closely with development, construction, and procurement departments to align design with project goals.
• Contribute to the improvement of internal design management processes and documentation standards.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Design, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10-15 years of hands-on experience in design management and project delivery within real estate or construction.
• Deep understanding of design standards, codes, and practices.
• Proven ability to manage consultants and multiple large-scale projects concurrently.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Skills Set

• Design coordination and review
• Consultant and stakeholder management
• Project budgeting and scheduling
• Design quality assurance
• Mentoring and leadership

Why Join Us

• Play a key role in shaping landmark mixed-use developments in Dubai and the MENA region.
• Collaborate with world-class architects, consultants, and developers.
• Work in an environment that values innovation, integrity, and excellence.
• Opportunity to influence design strategies within a multi-billion-dollar real estate portfolio.

About the Company
Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE), part of the Al-Futtaim Group, manages an extensive real estate portfolio across MENA, including Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City. As a master developer, AFGRE oversees the full lifecycle of mixed-use developments - from design and planning to construction and operations. For over four decades, Al-Futtaim Group has been building communities that combine residential, commercial, and leisure experiences with world-class design and sustainability standards, upholding the Group's values of Respect, Excellence, Collaboration, and Integrity.
Job Title Senior Design Manager - Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate - Dubai, UAE
Senior Design Manager - Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead the full lifecycle of high-profile private development projects - from concept to handover. The role focuses on managing consultants, ensuring design quality, and maintaining project viability within time and cost constraints. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, aesthetic judgment, and stakeholder management across multidisciplinary teams.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Architecture & Planning
Function: Architecture-Interior Design
Salary: AED 25000-30000 (market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all stages of the design process, ensuring design integrity from concept through completion.
• Define project briefs, develop mood boards, and translate client requirements into actionable design plans.
• Evaluate and select consultants, define scope, review submissions, and maintain accountability for design quality.
• Coordinate project budgets and schedules to ensure adherence to financial and operational targets.
• Identify, evaluate, and approve design changes while assessing implications for cost and schedule.
• Mentor junior design team members and foster professional development within the design management team.
• Ensure compliance with high-end design and luxury standards aligned with Al-Futtaim Real Estate's brand image.
• Collaborate closely with development, construction, and procurement departments to align design with project goals.
• Contribute to the improvement of internal design management processes and documentation standards.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Design, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10-15 years of hands-on experience in design management and project delivery within real estate or construction.
• Deep understanding of design standards, codes, and practices.
• Proven ability to manage consultants and multiple large-scale projects concurrently.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Skills Set

• Design coordination and review
• Consultant and stakeholder management
• Project budgeting and scheduling
• Design quality assurance
• Mentoring and leadership

Why Join Us

• Play a key role in shaping landmark mixed-use developments in Dubai and the MENA region.
• Collaborate with world-class architects, consultants, and developers.
• Work in an environment that values innovation, integrity, and excellence.
• Opportunity to influence design strategies within a multi-billion-dollar real estate portfolio.

About the Company
Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE), part of the Al-Futtaim Group, manages an extensive real estate portfolio across MENA, including Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City. As a master developer, AFGRE oversees the full lifecycle of mixed-use developments - from design and planning to construction and operations. For over four decades, Al-Futtaim Group has been building communities that combine residential, commercial, and leisure experiences with world-class design and sustainability standards, upholding the Group's values of Respect, Excellence, Collaboration, and Integrity.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 25000.00
Salary to 30000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
Candidate Current Location

Skills Required