Head of Concept

We are Azizi, a leading Dubai-based developer and a passionate team of people driven by the goal of crafting beautiful homes for people living in the UAE. Our portfolio spans across Dubai's prime residential and commercial destinations, showcasing our commitment to transparency, customer centricity, quality, integrity and adding value through a construction-driven approach.

With some of our exciting launches such as Burj Azizi (the second tallest tower in the world), Monaco Mansions and Azizi Venice – Dubai's new luxurious Venetian-inspired waterfront community, we are rapidly expanding our capabilities in our Design 360 Studio, where our team seamlessly integrate Architecture, Structures, MEP, Landscape, Interiors and Supervision to deliver a variety of innovative and value driven real estate assets.

As a Head of Concept - Residential reporting into the Deputy Head of Design working from our Design Studio at the Al Hudaiba Awards office in Dubai you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of high-profile residential developments under Azizi Studio 360. This includes creating concept designs for buildings, villas, and mansions across landmark projects such as Riviera in MBR City, Mina on Palm Jumeirah, Creek Views in Dubai Healthcare City, and Azizi Venice in Dubai South.

Responsibilities include

• Create Design Pitches
• Use AI for Concept Creations and always look out for automation for design production works
• Manage Resources within the team to suit the project needs
• Lead Design and Change Management as per the need of the Client/Investors and Stake holders.
• Lead a team of Architects (Design and Technical), CAD/BIM Technicians /Visualizers/Graphic Designers to deliver projects from Feasibility till Schematics and act as a Design Guardian till TOK Preparation.
• Key Deliverables shall be Feasibility, Pre-Concept, Concept, Preliminary Design Approval Kit, Sales and Marketing Kit, as per the benchmarks of the Studio.
• Promote teamwork within architectural and multi-disciplinary teams, maintaining positive moral and instilling a creative culture within the team.
• Ensure all Stakeholder value adds, and design decisions are incorporated in the workflow outcome.
• Proactively take accountability for the accuracy of project documents (including but not limited to drawings, design reports, etc.) and ensure they meet Client requirements and Industry Standards.
• Take responsibility for preparation of discipline drawings for submission to the necessary Statutory Authorities with the team.
• Develop knowledge of local & international codes, regulations, submission requirements and constantly update the Studio Practice Guides for teams' design and technical excellence
• Lead Team meetings and brings ideas and solutions to the table.
• Plan for and apply Safety in Design principles throughout all design stages of a project.
• Provide guidance and mentor team.
• Take up Research and Development of solutions/products that would enhance the studio's performance, resolve project needs and achieve betterment of end results to client/investors and stake holders.
• Build network of suppliers, contractors, and other business partnerships for project delivery.
• Work towards checking the design from cost, constructability, maintenance, and sustainability aspects.
• Ensure a traceable record is maintained of all key design decisions including justification and approvals.
• Work closely with Authority coordinator to adhere to the local authority guidelines during the design & development of the project.
• Be vigilant of advances made in the field of Architecture and take up the opportunities by attending technical seminars, workshops and impart the same technical knowledge to the entire team.
• The candidate must possess immense amount of Residential, Retail and mixed-use project experience. Villas, low-rise, medium and super high-rise experience is mandatory.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor of Science (M.Sc. Science preferred) in Architecture
• Should have at least 25 years of experience
• Excellent Free Hand Sketching ability and resolve all details
• Manage workflow with Adobe suite, Autodesk suite or any other modelling/BIM software deemed necessary for project realization.
• Well conversant with IBC, DM Codes, NFPA, UDC or any other relevant to the project and scope.
• Should be knowledgeable with Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Knowledge of BIM standards (e.g., ISO 19650, PAS 1192) and LOD specifications, Microsoft Office Suite