Director - Architecture - Architecture And Spatial Design

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About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Director - Architecture, to join the Architecture and Spatial Design team in Jumeirah Group & Corporate. The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• Lead design direction and scope development for new builds, refurbishments, and PIPs, ensuring alignment with Jumeirah s brand identity and guest experience standards.
• Oversee and approve all design submissions including architectural, landscape, interior, FF&E, signage, and materials, ensuring quality and brand consistency.
• Conduct site appraisals and recommend qualified design consultants, contributing to strategic project planning and execution.
• Manage multiple projects through all phases from feasibility to opening monitoring timelines, identifying risks, and ensuring milestone delivery.
• Liaise with owners, technical services, and consultants to coordinate design development, mock-ups, and reviews while ensuring compliance with sustainability standards (e.g., LEED, BREEAM).
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership, maintaining accurate documentation and driving innovation through design research and trend analysis.

About you:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Architecture or related field required; Masters in Architecture or Business Administration preferred.
• 10 12 years of experience in luxury design, ideally within hospitality, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Advanced), AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite; skilled in interpreting architectural, MEP, and construction documents.
• Demonstrated expertise in space planning, project management, and maintaining design quality across complex, multi-phase projects.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration skills with a proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and uphold luxury brand standards.