Associate – Technical Design

Under general supervision of the Director – Design, to develop/coordinate documents for functional programming, design and construction, and to provide design management for a variety of renovations and new develops project cost estimates, reviews construction bids and contracts construction projects.

• Provide leadership, management and direction in a manner consistent with the STUDIOI Group values.
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of architectural plans, specifications, and drawings for buildings and structures.
• Effectively assess team and individual strengths and development needs, putting in place appropriate actions / learning requirements.
• Provide and maintain high standards of design, construction and contract management, and support the senior colleagues in maintain standards and ensuring compliance.
• Prepare and check drawings and specification, for schemes technical accuracy and compliance with appropriate standards.
• Lead and manage the delivery of a design review service across multi-disciplines, maintaining and promoting high standards of design, construction and contract management and promote Sustainable Design across the team, and within projects wherever possible.
• Provide architectural advice to clients.
• Contribute to the achievement of the business plan objectives.
• Responsible for identifying new business opportunities.
• Inspire a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring the delivery of demonstrable high quality products and services which embrace quality standards.
• Prepare preliminary plans/cost estimates based on programmatic requirements.
• Prepare detailed design/construction documents.
• Provide project management for selected assigned projects from preliminary planning through construction administration.
• Assist in the review of design/construction documents prepared by others.
• Provide support to Senior Architect, Architects and other administrators on special projects.
• Maintain Electronic Library of manufacturers’ information, samples, and manuals.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field
• 10 years of related experience in planning, design and construction administration.
• Experience in coordinating the design process.
• Familiarity with building/life safety codes and handicapped accessibility requirements.
• Drawing production experience, preferably Revit, AutoCAD.
• Proficient architectural drafting/drawing ability.
• Good communications skills, both written and oral.

Founded in 2014, STUDIOI has evolved into a leading multidisciplinary design consultancy headquartered in Dubai. Over the past decade, the firm has completed over 240 projects, garnered more than eight international awards, and expanded to a team of 450+ professionals from over 50 nationalities. STUDIOI offers integrated services across architecture, engineering, interior design, landscape, infrastructure, and master planning, delivering visionary spaces with precision and innovation.

STUDIOI fosters a culture of creativity, encouraging employees to develop visionary designs and solutions.

Working closely with clients and partners is central to STUDIOI’s approach, promoting teamwork and shared success.

The firm is committed to delivering high quality projects, aiming for precision and excellence in every aspect of their work.

At STUDIOI, we foster a collaborative and inspiring work environment where every employee has the opportunity to grow, develop, and contribute to shared success. Innovation, teamwork, and open communication are key aspects of our culture, creating a motivating and rewarding workplace. We also offer the opportunity to work on large, challenging projects that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and professional growth.

Our recruitment process is designed to be efficient while ensuring the best match between candidates and our team. Typically, it takes up to 15 days, but we make every effort to keep candidates informed throughout the process.