NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations. As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation. As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change. Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you! |
ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES The Design Director role and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Key design related roles: - 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.
Leadership - Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and other communication materials tailored to stakeholder needs.
- Ensure that all stakeholder engagement activities comply with the relevant regulations and ethical standards.
- Utilize data analytics to drive strategies and decisions.
Culture and Values - Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values
- Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct.
- Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct.
- Adhere to NEOM’s Policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with rules.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS 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 & QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge, Skills and 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)
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