Architect-Design

Job Description

Architect-Design

Date: 7 Oct 2025
Location: Dubai, AE
Company: Al Futtaim Private Company LLC
Job Requisition ID: 170843

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Groups entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview Of The Role:

An Architect - Design supports the Development & Design department by engaging in design ideation and research tasks during the project origination, pre-concept, and concept stages. This role involves site analysis, typology modeling, site zoning strategies, space planning, and facade studies. An architect in this role typically manages multiple short-term projects and is responsible for developing innovative design solutions and presentations for executive stakeholders. Success factors include delivering high-quality design outputs on time and actively applying design-thinking methodologies.

What You Will Do: Design Research

• Support research into relevant topics related to physical environments, including building typologies, architectural details, materials and finishes, focusing on user experience.
• Investigate city design topics such as master planning, urban fabric, smart city technologies, advanced mobility, sustainability, thermal comfort, and public realm art.
• Ensure timely completion of research tasks, aligned with project deadlines.
• Organize and document research materials for team accessibility.

Design Ideation and Studies

• Employ a rigorous design-thinking methodology for problem-solving, ideation, prototyping, and testing solutions.
• Conduct rapid scenario modeling for site zoning, space planning, and massing with high-quality diagrams and 3D models.
• Create design scenarios related to user experience using collages, 3D renders, and mood boards for master planning and architectural studies.
• Develop various design components, including facades and custom public realm furnishings, and build simple models to represent design criteria.
• Prepare summary presentations for executive stakeholders as required.
• Deliver design studies, diagrams, models, and presentations on time, maintaining accuracy and creativity.

Design Brief Development

• Contribute to the development of a detailed design brief, including product objectives, project descriptions, and technical criteria.
• Ensure timely collation of background information and documents relevant to the design brief.
• Align design inputs with project objectives and technical criteria, ensuring consistency and accuracy.

Site Assessments

• Perform in-depth site analysis, including context and benchmark references, with high-quality diagrams and graphics.
• Prepare programmatic assessments and quantitative studies, presenting them with tables and graphs.
• Ensure timely preparation of site analysis diagrams and illustrations consistent with project timelines.
• Document and support site assessment stages with accuracy and clarity.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Initiative and proactive problem-solving.
• Effective teamwork and communication.
• Attention to detail and professional knowledge of architecture.
• Ability to prepare clear presentations for executive management.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Masters or Bachelors degree in architecture or similar field.
• 2-4 years of experience in design roles, particularly in conceptual design studies with reputable consultants or developers.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Suite, and 3D software like SketchUp, Rhino, and Grasshopper.
• Strong graphical and presentation skills, with an understanding of engineering and statutory requirements. Emphasis on process-oriented design.

About Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate

The real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is responsible for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across MENA. With high-quality residential, business, retail, tourism, educational and healthcare developments, the master developer caters to the diverse needs of cities and communities in the region. From origination, conception, development, sales, procurement and construction of mega-projects and the leasing, operation and management of these projects after completion, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) has been developing and managing owned landbanks, unlocking the economic potential of the region and contributing to future development for more than 40 years.
Our focus is to enable and invest in meaningful relationships to make our properties the best places to live and work, build additional products and services and enable partnerships to create true value to our customers throughout their entire experience with us.
AFGRE is responsible for master planning of all projects in its portfolio, including two large scale mixed use destinations: Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City.

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