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Kidzink is looking for a design architect to join its team in Dubai, UAE.

About Kidzink

At Kidzink, we are pioneers in creating educational spaces that inspire and empower the next generation. As a leading furniture and interior design company specialising in educational projects across Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Europe, we work closely with our sister company Koda to provide comprehensive architectural solutions. We believe education transforms lives, which is why we are dedicated to crafting environments that support evolving teaching methods and technology, fostering communities of lifelong learning.

Our commitment is to deliver top-tier design solutions on time and within budget, perfectly addressing our clients’ goals. We strive to meet the diverse needs of all educational stakeholders—from students and teachers to support staff and the wider community they serve. As we build our brand and communication team, we aim to elevate our visual storytelling to new heights.

Design architect

Work contents summary:

• participate in the design process of the company’s different projects, including residential, building complex, hotel and office building design and urban and city planning
• performs and completes work on defined segments of a project, after initial and periodic interaction with assigned supervisor and organises own work efforts within that framework
• exhibits thorough understanding of design philosophy of projects and provides input in developing a design strategy relative to assigned task or area or responsibility
• seeks creative and innovative solutions to assigned tasks and develops associated research and documentation for these solutions
• contributes to team effort through the spirit of cooperation
• demonstrates detailed knowledge of local office standards, policies and procedures
• contributes to detailed preparation of design and construction documents during all project phases
• checks, coordinates and integrates work with other project team members
• performs material and building systems research and participates in the coordination and preparation of project specifications
• reviews shop drawings and samples under the periodic direction of an assigned supervisor
• develops responses to contractor questions, inquiries, RFI’s etc. under the periodic direction of an assigned supervisor
• prepares punch-lists and field observation reports under periodic supervision of an assigned supervisor
• provides major input and management of project document control tasks
• actively supports compliance with BIM project standards and procedures
• is actively pursuing or has achieved professional accreditation and licensure
• is actively pursuing or has achieved LEED professional accreditation

Requirements:

• min three to seven years of experience
• strong at concept design stages, experienced in educational projects, masterplan, complex mixed-use, super high rise, museum or resort design
• able to design from a blank paper
• excellent Rhino or Grasshopper/Dynamo essential, as well as Revit (client very often switches to Revit even at the pre-concept/concept stage) and Enscape would be an added advantage
• an upbeat but down-to-earth personality

Compensation and benefits:

• competitive salary: based on experience
• health benefits: comprehensive health insurance
• professional growth: opportunities for leadership development and career advancement within an innovative and fast-growing company

What we offer:

• a dynamic work environment with a team that values creativity and innovation
• the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that transform educational spaces
• competitive salary and benefits

About Archibucks

Archibucks is a professional design and engineering talent recruitment firm in China founded in 2009. We recruit designers including architects, landscape architects, urban planners/designers, interior architects and engineers (including structural engineers, MEP engineers and building engineers) for over 100 leading design and engineering firms all over the world. Our clients include Zaha, BIG, SOM, MAD, Aedas, Arup, CallsionRTKL, Valode & Pistre, Chapman Taylor, HPP and other leading international design and engineering firms.

Please submit your application package including a CV and portfolio both in English using the ‘apply for job’ button below.

Qualified applicants will be invited for a tele-interview arranged by Archibucks or employers.

www.kidzinkdesign.com