Senior Spatial Designer – Cultural Festivals & Destination Design- Freelance

We are looking for a Senior Spatial Designer to join immediately on a large-scale cultural

festival and destination project in the UAE.

This role requires a designer who can operate at both conceptual and spatial planning levels:

shaping visitor journeys, cultural zones, gathering spaces, F&B areas, landscape-integrated

experiences, temporary structures, and large-scale outdoor destinations.

The ideal candidate must have strong experience in cultural festivals, public events,

destination design, exhibitions, pavilions, temporary architecture, or large-scale

experiential environments.

Strong proficiency in Rhino, SketchUp, Enscape, and Twinmotion is required.

1. 7–10+ years of experience in spatial design, experiential design, event design,

architecture, interior architecture, landscape design, or cultural destination design.

2.

Strong portfolio demonstrating work on cultural festivals, public events, exhibitions,

pavilions, destination projects, temporary architecture, or large-scale outdoor

environments.

3.

Strong command of SketchUp is required.

4.

Strong visualization workflow using Enscape and/or Twinmotion.

5.

Ability to lead spatial design development from concept to design development.

6.

Strong understanding of site planning, visitor flow, circulation, adjacency, scale, access,

comfort, and public realm experience.

7.

Ability to think in plan, section, elevation, 3D massing, and atmosphere.

8.

Good understanding of temporary structures, landscape integration, cultural

programming, and event operations.

9.

Strong design taste, visual judgment, and cultural sensitivity.

10.

Ability to work quickly, lead design options, and make decisions under pressure.

11.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

12.

Experience working in the UAE, GCC, or Middle East cultural context is a strong

advantage.