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Naga Architects is searching for a senior architect/designer to join its practice in Dubai, UAE.

Job description/role

A leading architectural firm based in Dubai is looking to hire an architect/graphic designer with the below responsibilities:

• capable of providing leadership and motivation to a design team
• lead a concept-driven approach to design and architecture that benchmarks the industry standards designs projects and/or review architectural or engineering plans, specifications and contract documents to ensure compliance with government codes, laws and regulations
• advises subcontractors on the interpretation of plans, recommends changes when necessary
• prepares and/or review preliminary designs, working drawings, specifications and cost estimates related to the project
• provides technical expertise in development or review of policies and procedures in relation to architectural structures and systems and construction/safety codes
• researches literature and maintain knowledge of current building materials, structural, mechanical and electrical system codes and methods of application
• reviews subcontractor’s shop drawings to ensure compliance with specifications and contract agreements by checking them for technical accuracy according to accepted guidelines
• works with customers and clients to gather facts, defines design and space planning problems, conceptualise possible solutions and secure approvals of proposals
• reviews product literature, analyses materials and determines appropriateness for application to projects
• provides advice and develop design documents to initiate and modify architectural, interior design and space planning solutions
• performs design drafting including preliminary drawings, working drawings and full detail drawings for architectural, structural and mechanical works associated with building construction or improvement projects

Requirements:

• minimum bachelor’s or master degree in architecture/or equivalent
• minimum 10-15 years’ experience
• managerial skills with min five years
• excellent presentation abilities
• managerial skills with minimum five years
• ability to provide critical design review to design teams, communicating design ideas and direction
• strong leadership, organisation, communication and relationship management skills
• skilled in working with the related software as Revit, Lumion, SketchUp, Photoshop, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and 3ds Max

Please submit applications using the ‘apply’ link below.

www.naga.ae

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