Design Manager

The Design Manager will work closely with the planning function developing designs for the overall Expo City Dubai site, coordinating with all parties to ensure designs are developed to approved codes and standards.

The main responsibilities for this role include:

Strategic Responsibilities

• Develop creative programme and design concepts that meet the business objectives of the organisation.

Operational Responsibilities

• Survey land and buildings and make recommendations for their future development
• Create detailed drawings using your artistic or graphic skills converting these into technical drawings
• Apply your vision to designing a variety of built spaces and landscapes
• Understand the needs of the space you will design, through research and analysis considering environmental, social, economic, spatial, psychological and physical factors
• Manage 3rd party design firms
  Interpret needs and translate these into design
• Lead creative sessions for project kick-offs
• Manage multiple projects from concept through completion

6+ years experience in urban design as well as:

• BA in Architecture, urban design, engineering, landscape architecture or a related field
• Able to use AutoCAD, Photoshop, Adobe Design, Microsoft suite of products
• Creative design skills
• Experience in all phases of architectural projects
• Strong project management skills
• Keen interest in design and the built environment
• Good technical and artistic skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience in producing master plans, conceptual designs and illustrative layouts