Head of Design
Role Overview
Lead overall design direction across the portfolio, working with the internal design team and providing strategic leadership and oversight to external design consultancies.
An experienced Senior Manager with a track record operating at Head of Design level would be well suited.
Key Skills for This Role
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Client
The client is a leading luxury real estate development company in Abu Dhabi with a portfolio of high-end residential and hospitality developments.
Role
Lead overall design direction across the portfolio, working with the internal design team and providing strategic leadership and oversight to external design consultancies.
An experienced Senior Manager with a track record operating at Head of Design level would be well suited.
Responsibilities
- Lead specialist consultants and oversee their performance, deliverables, coordination, and adherence to design objectives and commercial requirements.
- Coordinate with international hospitality groups and branded-residence operators, integrating brand standards, design guidelines, and operational needs.
- Drive design development and coordination, resolve issues, and maintain consistency across disciplines.
- Lead reviews, workshops, and approvals; advise stakeholders on design, quality, and value.
- Champion design excellence, innovation, commercial appeal, and a coherent identity across residential experiences.
- Provide leadership from concept through design development, construction, completion, and handover.
Requirements
- Relevant bachelor's degree is required.
- 10–15 years of experience, including five years working directly with a real estate developer.
- Extensive UAE experience and understanding of local design requirements and considerations.
- Branded-residence experience is an added advantage.
- Strong design management experience and proven ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design consultancies.
- Currently at Senior Manager designation or higher.
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