Job Description

Senior Manager - Architecture and Masterplanning - The Design Studio - Majid Al Futtaim Properties - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The Senior Manager - Architecture and Masterplanning will lead in-house and consultant design teams for new developments and redevelopments across malls, residential, hospitality, and mixed-use projects. Reporting to the Director of Architecture and Masterplanning, the role ensures innovative, customer-centric designs that align with Majid Al Futtaim's brand vision and sustainability objectives, including support for the Group's Net Zero strategy.
Location: UAE
Location: Dubai
Industry: Architecture / Interior Design
Function: Architect
Salary: 45000-60000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
What You'll Do

• Develop and communicate design visions and conceptual frameworks for projects, aligning with customer journeys and business objectives.
• Collaborate with Development, Leasing, Operations, and other stakeholders to translate briefs into functional and innovative design solutions.
• Lead architectural and masterplanning teams in delivering layouts, site plans, and concepts for retail, residential, and mixed-use developments.
• Oversee the end-to-end design process, ensuring design integrity from concept to delivery, coordinating with external consultants and contractors.
• Champion customer-focused and innovative design concepts that enhance user experiences and differentiate MAF projects.
• Promote adoption of advanced design technologies, codify design standards, and ensure quality outputs through benchmarking and innovation.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Uphold governance, compliance, and quality standards, including sustainability integration, value engineering, and audit processes.
• Represent Majid Al Futtaim at design forums, industry events, and internal governance committees.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related discipline; advanced qualifications preferred.
• 12-18 years of architectural and masterplanning experience, ideally with exposure to residential, retail, and hospitality projects in the GCC.
• Proven ability to lead large, complex, multidisciplinary projects from design through to delivery.
• Strong knowledge of design standards, construction methodologies, procurement, and tendering processes.
• Innovative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and an ability to balance creativity with commercial feasibility.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
• Passion for sustainability and digital innovation in the built environment.

Why Join Us
This role provides the opportunity to influence iconic projects that shape Dubai's urban fabric and customer experiences across Majid Al Futtaim's portfolio. You will lead innovative architectural and masterplanning initiatives that balance design excellence, sustainability, and business performance.
About the Company
Majid Al Futtaim Properties is a leading real estate developer in the Middle East, specializing in shopping malls, residential communities, hotels, and mixed-use developments. Through its Design Studio, MAF champions creativity, innovation, and sustainability to deliver transformative experiences. A career here offers the chance to drive architectural excellence on landmark projects and contribute to a future-focused development vision.
Job Title Senior Manager - Architecture and Masterplanning - The Design Studio - Majid Al Futtaim Properties - Dubai, UAE
Senior Manager - Architecture and Masterplanning - The Design Studio - Majid Al Futtaim Properties - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The Senior Manager - Architecture and Masterplanning will lead in-house and consultant design teams for new developments and redevelopments across malls, residential, hospitality, and mixed-use projects. Reporting to the Director of Architecture and Masterplanning, the role ensures innovative, customer-centric designs that align with Majid Al Futtaim's brand vision and sustainability objectives, including support for the Group's Net Zero strategy.
Location: UAE
Location: Dubai
Industry: Architecture / Interior Design
Function: Architect
Salary: 45000-60000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
What You'll Do

• Develop and communicate design visions and conceptual frameworks for projects, aligning with customer journeys and business objectives.
• Collaborate with Development, Leasing, Operations, and other stakeholders to translate briefs into functional and innovative design solutions.
• Lead architectural and masterplanning teams in delivering layouts, site plans, and concepts for retail, residential, and mixed-use developments.
• Oversee the end-to-end design process, ensuring design integrity from concept to delivery, coordinating with external consultants and contractors.
• Champion customer-focused and innovative design concepts that enhance user experiences and differentiate MAF projects.
• Promote adoption of advanced design technologies, codify design standards, and ensure quality outputs through benchmarking and innovation.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Uphold governance, compliance, and quality standards, including sustainability integration, value engineering, and audit processes.
• Represent Majid Al Futtaim at design forums, industry events, and internal governance committees.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related discipline; advanced qualifications preferred.
• 12-18 years of architectural and masterplanning experience, ideally with exposure to residential, retail, and hospitality projects in the GCC.
• Proven ability to lead large, complex, multidisciplinary projects from design through to delivery.
• Strong knowledge of design standards, construction methodologies, procurement, and tendering processes.
• Innovative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and an ability to balance creativity with commercial feasibility.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
• Passion for sustainability and digital innovation in the built environment.

Why Join Us
This role provides the opportunity to influence iconic projects that shape Dubai's urban fabric and customer experiences across Majid Al Futtaim's portfolio. You will lead innovative architectural and masterplanning initiatives that balance design excellence, sustainability, and business performance.
About the Company
Majid Al Futtaim Properties is a leading real estate developer in the Middle East, specializing in shopping malls, residential communities, hotels, and mixed-use developments. Through its Design Studio, MAF champions creativity, innovation, and sustainability to deliver transformative experiences. A career here offers the chance to drive architectural excellence on landmark projects and contribute to a future-focused development vision.
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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Gender No Preference
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