Dubai, UAE
Architects and project architects
at DesignTomorrow
DesignTomorrow has an opportunity for architects and project architects to join its team in Dubai, UAE.
About DesignTomorrow
At DesignTomorrow, architecture begins with how a space makes you feel, emotionally, physically and collectively. We treat design as an act of optimism, led by intuition, research and a deep respect for human experience and place. Every project is a collaborative inquiry into what is possible, not only in form, but in the quality of life it supports. Our process is open, iterative and rigorous. We don’t follow a fixed style; we follow clarity, arriving at solutions that are imaginative, grounded and deeply responsive to people and context. DesignTomorrow is not just our name, it’s our proposition: that thoughtful, generous architecture can shape a better collective future.
About the role
We are seeking architects and project architects to join our Dubai studio and contribute to a portfolio of city-making work, including master plans, cultural hubs and waterfront districts. The role involves full-phase project delivery, strategic thinking, and close collaboration with both internal teams and external consultants.
You will be expected to bring a high level of design clarity, technical understanding, and BIM fluency, with the ability to communicate ideas beautifully, lead workstreams and deliver real-world impact.
Key responsibilities
Concept design development:
- produce site-responsive design proposals for masterplanning, public realm and mixed-use typologies
- translate client briefs into strong spatial and form-based ideas
- develop clear design narratives that support both community impact and development metrics
Technical design and documentation:
- deliver coordinated drawing packages across RIBA stages 2–4
- model efficiently in Revit (essential) and Rhino (preferred)
- ensure compliance with local planning, fire and building codes in the UAE
Project management:
- lead consultant coordination and integrate inputs from structural, MEP, infrastructure and sustainability teams
- manage timelines, workstreams and internal resource planning on projects
- report directly to the design director and communicate clearly with clients and authorities
Visualisation and presentation:
- create clear, visually compelling presentation decks using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
- model and render high-quality visuals using Enscape, V-Ray or Twinmotion
- prepare technical diagrams, development plans, massing studies, and phasing strategies
- BIM and Workflow
- model accurately in Revit, applying consistent standards and project browser structure
- maintain model health, coordinate drawing output, and work within BIM execution plans
- knowledge of clash detection, IFC exports and working with federated models
Required skills and tools:
- design and BIM: Revit (essential), Rhino (preferred) and AutoCAD
- visualisation: Enscape, V-Ray, Twinmotion and Lumion
- graphics: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
- 3D modelling: SketchUp and Grasshopper (optional)
- communication: Fluent written and verbal English; Arabic is a plus
- experience: large-scale urban, public realm or waterfront projects
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
- Minimum of five years’ professional experience (post-qualification)
- experience with UAE development authorities and approval processes preferred
- must be eligible to live and work in the UAE
What we offer:
- work on transformative projects shaping the future of urban life in the UAE
- design-led, collaborative studio that values depth, clarity and innovation
- direct access to strategic projects and meaningful design influence
- a culture of exploration, dialogue, and professional growth