What Jobs are available for Design Professionals in the United Arab Emirates?

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**Job Description**
AECOM are looking for a highly experienced Design Manager responsible for managing design and technical documentation delivered by external consultants, to ensure alignment with the client's brief, budget, and quality standards to join one of their prestigious projects in Dubai.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mixed-use and commercial developments, with deep expertise in design, design review, QA/QC, BIM coordination, material finishes and specifications.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Act as the client's design management representative throughout all project phases.
+ Review and evaluate all design packages and complete technical documentation submitted by consultants - including Architectural, ID, Landscape, Signage & Wayfinding, Lighting, etc.
+ Ensure alignment of design with the client's brief, budget constraints, and quality standards to ensure integrated and cohesive design outcomes.
+ Ensure compliance with consultants scope requirements.
**Preferred Experience:**
+ Strong portfolio of large scale mixed-use and commercial developments in the UAE.
+ Proven ability to manage and ensure coordinated, quality design is developed and delivered by multidisciplinary design teams.
+ Familiarity with local authority codes and processes.
+ Project execution experience, with a good understanding of construction processes and quality control is a plus.
**Qualifications**
**Qualifications & Skills:**
+ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
+ 10-15 years of relevant experience with reputable consultants and developers, with at least 5 years in a client-side or design management role.
+ Strong in QA/QC, analytical and communication skills.
+ Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
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**ReqID:** J
**Business Line:** Architecture
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** ME and Africa
**Career Area:** Design
**Work Location Model:** On-Site

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive design vision aligned with project and company goals

• Lead and inspire a team of designers

• Oversee design quality, timelines, and deliverables

• Coordinate with stakeholders and project managers

• Enforce brand identity and design guidelines

• Optimize workflows using agile or design sprint methodologies

• Manage resources, tools, and departmental budgets

Requirements:

• F&B or Design Studio Experience is a must.

• Bachelor's or Master’s in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field

• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Rendering Software, and MS Office

• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills

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Driven to create unique home-grown food concepts that bring people together, the Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality company with multiple concepts under its umbrella – SALT, Parker’s, Grind, Somewhere, Public, Soil, Shalwa and Kumo.

We are presently seeking to hire a highly qualified Design Lead who will be a pivotal creative force, responsible for defining, developing, and maintaining the visual identity and aesthetic integrity of our various restaurant brands. This role requires a visionary designer with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of F&B branding, and the ability to guide a team in producing high-quality, impactful design solutions across all touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creative Direction & Strategy:
  • Lead the development of comprehensive brand guidelines and visual identities for new and existing restaurant concepts.
  • Translate F&B visions and strategies into compelling visual narratives and design solutions.
  • Ensure brand consistency and quality across all internal and external communications and physical spaces.
• Design Execution & Oversight:
  • Oversee the design and production of all brand collateral, including menus, packaging, signage, uniforms, in-venue graphics, and promotional materials.
  • Direct the visual content for digital platforms, social media, websites, and marketing campaigns.
  • Collaborate closely with F&B operations, marketing, project management, and interior design teams to ensure seamless integration of design elements.
  • Manage project timelines and resources effectively to meet deadlines and budget requirements.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship:
  • Mentor and inspire a team of designers, providing constructive feedback, fostering skill development, and promoting a collaborative creative environment.
  • Delegate tasks efficiently and oversee the quality of design output from the team.
• Innovation & Trend Spotting:
  • Stay abreast of global and local design trends, F&B industry innovations, and competitor activities to ensure our brands remain fresh, relevant, and cutting-edge.
  • Propose new design approaches and technologies to enhance brand presence and customer experience.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Visual Arts, or a related creative field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in graphic design, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership or senior design role.
  • Proven experience within the F&B, hospitality, or restaurant industry is essential.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of branding projects, particularly for F&B concepts.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat).
  • Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or similar UI/UX design tools is a plus.
  • Familiarity with motion graphics (After Effects) or 3D rendering software is an advantage.
• Design Acumen:
  • Exceptional understanding of typography, color theory, layout, and visual hierarchy.
  • Ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling visual communications.
• Leadership & Communication:
  • Excellent leadership, mentorship, and team-building skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts clearly to both creative and non-creative stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

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Role Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Design Manager to join our Abu Dhabi team, leading the delivery of leisure, entertainment, and buildings projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process from concept through detailed design to construction documentation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (architectural, structural, MEP) to ensure fully integrated, buildable solutions.
• Oversee and review design deliverables, drawings, and specifications for quality, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements.
• Manage design schedules, budgets, and risks, and report progress to senior leadership and clients.
• Facilitate design workshops, resolve technical challenges, and support value engineering initiatives.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, to secure timely approvals and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Promote best practices in sustainable and innovative design aligned with Zutari’s values and project aspirations.

Requirements

• Must currently reside in Abu Dhabi (applications from outside Abu Dhabi cannot be considered).
• Minimum 7 years’ total experience, including at least 5 years in design and 2 years in a Design Manager role.
• Educational background in Structural or Architectural Engineering (preferred).
• Proven experience on leisure, entertainment, or large building projects.
• Familiarity with working for major consultancies or with leading developers within Abu Dhabi
• Strong leadership, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Proficiency, and BIM platforms is an advantage.

We believe that a diverse workforce is a key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices.

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We are hiring a highly experienced Design Manager based in Abu Dhabi with expertise in fire safety systems, including fire dose foam , pumps , and firefighting solutions , to lead the design and development of critical safety infrastructure in the oil and gas sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of fire safety systems, including fire dose foam, firefighting pumps, and related infrastructure for oil and gas facilities.
• Oversee design projects from concept to implementation, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to integrate fire safety systems into overall facility designs.
• Review and approve technical drawings, designs, and specifications for firefighting systems.
• Ensure that all design solutions are cost-effective, reliable, and meet operational requirements.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the design team, ensuring high-quality work and timely project delivery.
• Proven experience in fire safety system design within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire dose foam , foam pumps , and firefighting systems .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant field (minimum 4 years program)
• 20 years of experience.
• 12 years’ experience in a similar role

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Location: Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Qualifications: • 3-5 years of working experience is required.
• Experience creating parts, assemblies, and drawings using CAD.
• Experience in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field of engineering is preferred, but a reasonable level of working experience without a degree can be considered.
• Training certificates for CAD systems the candidate has used should be available.
• Experience with the AutoCAD CAD system can also be considered.
• Experience dealing with suppliers is considered a plus.
• Experience using all MS Office software.
• The candidate should possess a strong desire to provide rapid, correct, and high-quality CAD engineering solutions as required.

Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and modify armoured vehicle parts and components using the MEVA-designated CAD system.
• Create proposals and bills of materials as per client requirements.
• Create CAD drawings for armoured vehicle parts, part assemblies, jigs & fixtures, exploded views, assembly sequences, and required fabricated production equipment using the MEVA-designated CAD system.
• Provide design engineering solutions for armoured vehicle-related issues by interfacing with production floor personnel and management, gathering consensus for issue resolution, and implementing solutions.
• Maintain an up-to-date CAD database in which all currently approved design solutions are represented within the data released to suppliers for processing.
• Utilize CAD software (such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar tools) to develop 3D models.
• Generate detailed engineering drawings, including assembly, exploded views, and part specifications.
• Maintain detailed design specifications, including geometric dimensions, material properties, and assembly instructions.
• Assist manufacturing teams during the production phase, addressing design-related queries, improvements, and any necessary design changes.

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Dubai Career Level: Senior (5+ years of experience) Education: Bachelor's Degree Full time 2 weeks ago

Positions: 1 No. of Application: 0

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Role Purpose:

Lead the site engineering team to coordinate smooth conversion of consultant’s design drawings to economical & workable shop drawings.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Production and checking of workshop drawings to a high technical and presentation standard in a timely manner.
2. Review/prepare Tech submittals for submission to the consultant, keeping records to facilitate follow-ups in order to achieve a status.
3. Studying Tender construction Drawings and maintain a marked up set indicating approved changes together with date and reference.
4. Maintain a technical submittal status KPI.
5. Recording and correct distribution of all formal instructions from the Architect/Consultant/Engineer.
6. Raising, checking and recording RFI’s and CVI’s and ensuring the replies are recorded & implemented.
7. Attending and reporting at progress and technical meetings.
8. Being aware of all technical and commercial issues related to any submittal.
9. Coordination of all subcontractors’ interfaces. O+M Manual production.
10. Materials & Drawings - Ensure technical submittals meet CL-14 program and comply with specifications.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

Diploma/Degree in either Architecture, Civil Engineering, Building Construction or Interiors. 9 years of experience. Should be Influencing, Negotiating & Customer Focused. Expert in Planning, Organizing, Scheduling & Coordinating. Should be good in Decision Making, Problem Solving & Time Management. Fluent in English – written, oral & presentation.

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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.
**Job Description:**
**Drainage Engineer (Design)**
**Dubai, UAE**
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Drainage Engineer to join our dynamic team!** In this role you will be given **an opportunity to work across a wide variety of projects and further develop skills and leadership expertise. This role will see the successful candidate being involved with a range of projects with technical expertise in stormwater drainage design, sustainable drainage design, detailed design, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.**
**What You'll Be Doing**
+ Independently carry out design of stormwater drainage systems for various projects.
+ Manage design of non-conventional/smart drainage systems and Sustainable Urban Drainage systems.
+ Investigating and developing stormwater drainage designs with minimum supervision, based on principles of urban drainage design, SuDS, and Water sensitive design.
+ Hydraulic and System design of the complex environment to meet site-specific requirements.
+ Understanding the biological and physical process of stormwater management.
+ Applying innovative ideas, technology, and value engineering solutions.
+ Supervision and support to junior engineers.
+ Undertake hydrologic modeling, calculations, drawings, and report writing.
+ Work across all stages of a project, taking a high level of responsibility but under the coaching and support of our senior engineers.
+ Coordinating with the CAD / BIM / 3-D modeling teams on projects.
+ Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
**What Required Skills You'll Bring**
+ Degree in Civil/Environmental/Hydrology and or Water Engineering from a reputable university
+ Minimum 3+ years experience related to infrastructure and civil engineering projects, water engineering, including stormwater drainage design, catchment analysis, stormwater management, and planning.
+ Sound knowledge of principles of hydrology and hydraulics.
+ Experience of designing culverts, urban drainage systems and highway drainage is required.
+ Demonstrated understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling/design software packages used in the design of surface drainage, piped networks, cross drainage, and flood analysis, i.e., CAD skills, SWMM, HEC RAS, and HEC-HMS knowledge.
+ Experience with Infoworks ICM would be an added advantage.
+ Excellent command with GIS and CAD tools such as ArcMap, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microstation.
+ The capability of mathematics to create calculation sheets and perform further calculations where required to ensure the design is appropriate.
+ Knowledge of Water Sensitive Design and Sustainable Drainage Design (SuDS).
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.
+ Excellent organizational skills.
+ A collegiate, team-player attitude.
**What Desired Skills You'll Bring:**
+ Master's Degree in Water Engineering/Hydrology would be an advantage.
+ Chartered Engineer (CEng) qualified (or equivalent) or well-progressed towards qualification.
+ Candidates working towards professional qualifications (PE, ICE, CIWEM, etc.) will be preferred.
+ Prior experience in UAE or GCC market/projects.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .
About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.
**Job Description:**
**Infrastructure Design Manager**
**UAE, Abu Dhabi**
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Infrastructure** **Design Manager** to join our team in Abu Dhabi!
**POSITION OVERVIEW:**
Working within the Project Management and design delivery Team, the overall responsibilities and duties under this role are to manage design operation, coordination with Client and statutory authorities. To guide, recommend, advise and instruct the technical teams in executing their duties. Also, providing leadership and technical excellence to set up the required delivery tools, systems, processes, and procedures required to support various PMO's & PMC's under delivery in the region. The position will ensure, plan, coordinate and provide support & guidance to our technical delivery teams, while continuously improving organizational performance across the business. Moreover, advisement on technical, design obstacles/limitations, constructability issues, design changes that align with the program requirements and the general program vision and scope.
Determines methods and solutions for complex engineering problems and selects the most efficient and economical manner in meeting the objectives. Applies advanced engineering techniques and analyses within a discipline.
**What You'll Be Doing:**
+ Lead the design team in the development of in all aspects of infrastructure design services.
+ Manage the design process from concept to completion up to Tender stage.
+ Get support from the Technical Excellence team on design standards and guidelines.
+ Create and manage design briefs and timelines
+ Monitor and evaluate design trends and technologies
+ Ensure design projects are completed on time and within budget.
+ Present design to stakeholders.
+ Manage design resources and assets.
+ Develop and implement design strategies.
+ Analyze customer feedback and adjust designs accordingly
+ Collaborate and communication with the project teams and stakeholders throughout the design process.
+ Manage and monitor change management and risk management.
+ Develop project design delivery program and resources plan.
+ Exercise internal design coordination and secure quality management and control
+ Review of developed design reports, specs, drawings, and final documents for clients
+ Interface management among all discipline involved in Design delivery.
+ Weekly and monthly reporting to PD and clients
+ Support on Project Bidding and resources development
**What Required Skills You'll Bring:**
+ BSC (Civil engineering) from an accredited University, along with professional certifications
- Minimum 15 years **relevant** experience in Roads and infrastructure design
- Design of infrastructure projects within a Consulting environment.
- Extensive experience in Design Management and Project Management of Master plans and mix-use development in Mena region
- Excellent communication skills, including report writing and presentation skills.
- Microsoft Office proficiency with Word, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft project
- Knowledge is Primavera and Autodesk Civil 3D
- Knowledge in Esri GIS
- Knowledge in Bentley software's
- Organized and self-motivated.
- Prior experience in leading multi discipline teams and facing clients.
- Knowledge in BIM for roads and infrastructure.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .
About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.