# (Senior) Design Manager - Project & Development Services (PDS) — Cushman & Wakefield | Core

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/li-4442389227-senior-design-manager-project-development-services-pds
Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 25,000 to 42,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-07-27
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## Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager / Senior Design Manager within our Project & Development Services Department. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex design projects, fostering innovation, and delivering exceptional results. This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance creative design with practical implementation.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Developing and implementing design strategies that align with and project objectives.

• Ensuring all design work meets high standards of quality and innovation.

• Managing the end-to-end design process for multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.

• Creating detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and milestones.

• Engaging with clients to understand their vision and requirements, translating them into innovative design solutions.

• Effective stakeholder management; managing and leading all design disciplines to ensure coordination and delivery in line with project objectives.

• Understanding of all elements of design with the ability to challenge designers on their thought processes, logic and outputs/deliverables.

• Be a key representative of CWC, ensuring that at all times we as a collective are focused on delivering output and value for out clients.

• Establishing and enforcing design quality standards through regular reviews and audits of design outputs.

• Ensuring outputs are in compliance with industry regulations, codes, and best practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Architecture, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in design management, with a strong portfolio of successful projects.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit) and project management tools.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a good eye for detail.

• Able to adapt to changing project requirements and work effectively under pressure.

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## Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Architecture, or a related field; Minimum of 7 years of experience in design management; Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously; Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit) and project management tools; Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

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