RMJM
Design Director (KSA)
Dubai, UAEPosted 2 months ago
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- Salary
- AED 50k–80k a month· Michael Page
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Lead
- Field
- Construction & Engineering
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
Design Director (KSA) - RMJM Skip to main content Hit enter to search or ESC to close Close Search search Menu Design Director (KSA) RMJM is seeking to appoint a Design Director to support the continued growth of our KSA Design Studio. Responsibilities will include: Manage and inspire a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined design teams through energetic and dynamic leadership Sustain and develop relationships with existing and new clients Develop designs that are firmly rooted in a strong narrative, pragmatic and respond to brief and context Strong presentation of design ideas and design progress, supported by a design team, to the Client Lead major projects by providing design and technical leadership Able to effectively manage project commercial and financial responsibilities Mentor staff and guide them towards professional excellence Qualifications and Skills: Master’s degree in architecture Proficiency in Arabic is preferred Fluent, articulate and succinct presentation skills A creative and enthusiastic leader to work with our existing team based in our Dubai Studio Previous experience of working within leading international architectural design practices Experience designing and delivering high-end Hospitality, Residential and Commercial projects Have an existing portfolio of clients and contacts A proven track record of winning and developing new business Have detailed knowledge of the market in the Middle East region Ability to lead bids and opportunities In-depth understanding of Project Commercial and Financial Management Conversant with BIM and other design technology To apply, please send your CV and portfolio to [email protected] . Include subject title “ Design Director – KSA ” We thank all applicants for their interest. However, due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Back to Careers © 2026 RMJM Navigation HOME ABOUT US PROJECTS STUDIOS AFRICA RMJM East Africa and Botswana RMJM South Africa ASIA RMJM Osmani RMJM RED EUROPE RMJM Mantova RMJM Prague RMJM Serbia RMJM UK MIDDLE EAST RMJM Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh THOUGHTS CAREERS CONTACT US Subscribe to our newsletter Follow Us facebook linkedin instagram © RMJM 2026 facebook linkedin instagram Close Menu HOME ABOUT US PROJECTS STUDIOS AFRICA RMJM East Africa and Botswana RMJM South Africa ASIA RMJM Osmani RMJM RED EUROPE RMJM Mantova RMJM Prague RMJM Serbia RMJM UK MIDDLE EAST RMJM Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh THOUGHTS CAREERS CONTACT US
Requirements
- Master’s degree in architecture
- Proven track record of winning and developing new business
- Existing portfolio of clients and contacts
- Ability to lead bids and opportunities
- In-depth understanding of Project Commercial and Financial Management
- Converse with BIM and other design technology (BIM knowledge)
Responsibilities
- Manage and inspire a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined design teams through energetic and dynamic leadership
- Sustain and develop relationships with existing and new clients
- Develop designs that are firmly rooted in a strong narrative, pragmatic and respond to brief and context
- Strong presentation of design ideas and design progress, supported by a design team, to the Client
- Lead major projects by providing design and technical leadership
- Able to effectively manage project commercial and financial responsibilities
- Mentor staff and guide them towards professional excellence
Skills
- Architecture
- BIM
- Project Commercial and Financial Management
- Design Leadership
- Client Relationship Management
- Business Development
- Bid Leadership
- Portfolio Management
- Hospitality Design
- Residential Design
- Commercial Projects
- Arabic (preferred)
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