Retail Design Architect – Dubai

15k – Retail background

For a leading facilities management company in the region, dealing with residential and commercial properties.

This role will play a critical role in maintaining design integrity and regulatory compliance across a large-scale master community in Dubai. This position is responsible for reviewing and assessing design submissions for retail shopfronts, signage, outdoor seating areas, and fit-out hoardings to ensure alignment with client design guidelines and all applicable local authority regulations. The role also extends to overseeing internal fit-out applications for retail and office units, with particular attention to architectural coordination and MEP integration.

Applicants for this role should have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Strong knowledge of Dubai building regulations, codes, and approval processes, Experience working on large-scale mixed-use or master-planned developments, Familiarity with MEP systems, especially in food & beverage environments, and proficiency in design and review tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Suite.

Responsibilities:

Reviewing and assessing design submissions for retail shopfronts, signage, external seating areas, and fit-out hoardings against client design standards and community guidelines
Ensuring all proposals comply with relevant regulations and codes issued by authorities such as Dubai Municipality, Dubai Civil Defence, and other governing bodies
Maintaining consistency of design language across a master-planned community featuring diverse architectural styles and elevations
Providing clear, actionable feedback to tenants, designers, and consultants to ensure submissions meet required standards
Review internal fit-out applications for retail and office spaces, ensuring compliance with approved layouts and design intent
Overseeing MEP coordination, including HVAC systems, kitchen exhaust and air treatment systems for restaurants, plumbing, electrical layouts, and fire/life safety systems
Evaluating general arrangement drawings, material specifications, and construction details for accuracy and compliance
Coordinating with internal stakeholders, project managers, and external consultants to streamline the design approval process
Monitoring adherence to timelines and ensuring timely approvals or rejections with detailed commentary
Supporting continuous improvement of design guidelines and approval processes

We are looking for a person with strong attention to detail, excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, a problem-solving mindset and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple submissions simultaneously.

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