• Responsible for design quality and vision

• Accountable for Delivery of design through Plan of Works

• Single point of contact for project Leadership

• Escalation point for Design Consultants

Role and responsibilities:

• Develop THE LINE architecture design and ensures implementation across the module.

• Responsible as part of the senior management team for delivering THE LINE Design Management mandate, including stakeholder engagement internally and externally

• Managing the design by creative approach and aesthetic design

• Design delivery from concept design to completion.

• Responsible to deliver the design of various architectural typologies: residential, mixed use, commercial, public, healthcare, educational, civic and cultural, etc.

• Manage architectural design consultants to deliver NEOM architectural content and context

• Strong ability to prepare, develop and edit drawings and presentations

• Supervise the production of visualization, pre-concept, concept, developed and detailed design

• Acts as Lead reviewer of qualitative architectural design review process, providing analysis, comment, and recommendation to executive management.

• Management and oversight of Senior Architects, Architects, Designers within the department and across different sectors/departments.

• Draft comprehensive architectural sets from concept until detailed design documents

• Manages Design and Asset Brief compliance, completeness and accuracy, including design coordination within architecture and across disciplines

• Lead, develop and review design asset briefs

• Prepare SoW, specifications, reports and related data tables

• Lead and develop design manuals, standard design documents

• Manages preparation of and checks materials schedules and sample boards and mock-ups

• Manages preparation of and checks FF&E schedules and sourcing, including samples and mock-ups as appropriate

• Understanding materiality and its specifications

• Understanding Public realm design and application

• Technical detailing and construction administration experience

• Ability to solve design issues in a creative and pragmatic way by developing multiple designs options that meet the design approach and budget

• Manage communication, coordination, and management of consultants, contractors, various NEOM departments/sectors

• Produce deliverables in accordance with NEOM standards and policies

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Knowledge:

• Excellent conceptual and design skills, with emphasis on aesthetics

• Fluent in writing and speaking English, spoken and written

• Ability to negotiate,

• Flexibility and attitude towards company objectives.

• Cordial relationships with clients and stakeholders.

• Commitment to innovation and design excellence

• Solid knowledge of products, materials, zoning / building codes and construction methods

• A keen eye for attention to detail and accuracy

• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative in response to direction from project managers, directors and partners

• A team player, with a flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and collaborating

• Understanding of financial and commercial management of projects.

• Full understanding of risk management and ability to transmit the same to others.

• Understanding of scope definition, interface and ability to transmit the to others.

• Full knowledge of international standards, policies, codes and procedures and ability to transmit the same to others.

• Full knowledge of Statutory Authorities requirements,

• Knowledge of international and local codes, regulations and submission requirements.

• Developed knowledge of Sustainable Design principles.

Skills:

• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, communication with clarity, purpose and accuracy

• Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines on budget and on time

• Strong leadership skills

• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.

• Outstanding presentation skills.

• Excellent ability in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Suite; Grasshopper and V-Ray is a plus 

Experience:

• 20+ years of post-graduate outstanding architectural design and management experience

• Proven related experience in an Architectural Practice, including management of international design consultants across sectors and typologies

• Experience working in signature architecture design studios

• Design experience in various architectural types: residential, mix use, commercial, public, healthcare, educational, etc.

• Experience and extensive knowledge on design and construction materials and their application

• Design experience of public realm design and application

• Extensive project experience with emphasis on large projects and programs

• Experience in Middle East is appreciated

Qualifications

• B.Arch or B.Sc. in Architecture from a recognized university

• Postgraduate in Architecture or Urban Design

• International accreditation (RIBA, AIA, or equivalent)