Director - Architecture - Architecture and Spatial Design - Jumeirah Group & Corporate

About Jumeirah

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 31 properties, including 33 signature F&B restaurants, across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences.

From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Director - Architecture, to join the Architecture and Spatial Design team in Jumeirah Group & Corporate. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Lead design direction and scope development for new builds, refurbishments, and PIPs, ensuring alignment with Jumeirah’s brand identity and guest experience standards.
• Oversee and approve all design submissions including architectural, landscape, interior, FF&E, signage, and materials, ensuring quality and brand consistency.
• Conduct site appraisals and recommend qualified design consultants, contributing to strategic project planning and execution.
• Manage multiple projects through all phases—from feasibility to opening—monitoring timelines, identifying risks, and ensuring milestone delivery.
• Liaise with owners, technical services, and consultants to coordinate design development, mock-ups, and reviews while ensuring compliance with sustainability standards (e.g., LEED, BREEAM).
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership, maintaining accurate documentation and driving innovation through design research and trend analysis.

About you:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field required; Master's in Architecture or Business Administration preferred.
• 10–12 years of experience in luxury design, ideally within hospitality, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Advanced), AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite; skilled in interpreting architectural, MEP, and construction documents.
• Demonstrated expertise in space planning, project management, and maintaining design quality across complex, multi-phase projects.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration skills with a proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and uphold luxury brand standards.

About the Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package including dental coverage, life insurance, incentive programs and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.