Architect

Dubai, UAE

Ref: RP887-2000

Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time

Job Location
Dubai, UAE

Nationality
Any Nationality

Salary
Not Specified

Gender
Not Specified

Arabic Fluency
Not Specified

Job Function
Architecture

Company Industry
Retail

Objective:

This position is responsible for developing and executing architectural design solutions for new retail stores, extensions, refurbishments, and adaptive re-use projects across the company's portfolio. The role ensures functional, aesthetic, and compliant designs are delivered within budget, aligned with brand standards, and successfully integrated into construction execution.

Key responsibility:

Design development & conceptualization

Prepare and present conceptual and detailed architectural design proposals, layout plans, and feasibility studies.

Collaborate with internal brand teams and project stakeholders to translate functional requirements into effective design solutions.

Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, and other design software for preparing 2D/3D layouts, renders, and architectural drawings.

Project coordination & documentation

Coordinate architectural inputs with MEP, structural, and interior design disciplines to ensure cohesive project delivery.

Prepare and submit planning applications, tender documents, and construction drawings aligned with regulatory and corporate requirements.

Ensure accurate documentation of specifications, material standards, and brand-aligned finishes.

Budget, compliance & risk management

Monitor project budgets and ensure architectural designs meet cost and timeline constraints without compromising design quality.

Ensure compliance with local building codes, health and safety standards, accessibility guidelines, and environmental regulations.

Identify and mitigate design-related risks throughout the design development and construction phases.

Construction & site support

Conduct regular site visits to verify construction alignment with design intent and resolve design or execution discrepancies.

Assist project managers and contractors in interpreting drawings and resolving architectural issues during site execution.

Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and material proposals for design compliance.

Stakeholder collaboration

Engage with brand principals, project managers, senior designers, and vendors to communicate design objectives and align on expectations.

Present design proposals to senior leadership for approvals and participate in value engineering and optimization discussions.

Support post-completion reviews to capture lessons learned and contribute to design process improvements.

Desired experience:

Bachelor's degree in Architecture from a recognized institution; professional registration is preferred.

4+ years of progressive experience in architectural design, preferably within retail, commercial, or mixed-use projects.

Strong understanding of building codes, retail space planning, construction techniques, and local authority requirements.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and other design tools.

About the Company

The Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle brand conglomerate residing on the crossroads of a modern economy - Dubai, UAE. The mercurial growth in the last 17 years has been by acquiring a host of world class fashion labels from around the world - Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole, Aldo & Tim Hortons just to name a few.

Today the group caters to thousands of eager shoppers through its over 1530 stores, 75 International brands and employing 12,000 multi cultural staff in over 4 continents. Apparel believes in turning dreams in to reality and we give everyone - our customers, our stakeholders, our employees - an equal opportunity to do so.

Apparel group has carved its strong presence not only in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia but opened thriving gateways to market in India, South Africa, Poland, Singapore, Jordan, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Additionally, clear strategies are in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary, Pakistan, Egypt and Philippines.

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