Job Description

Job Title
Senior Associate
Location
Dubai - AE (Primary)

Employment Type
Full-time Fixed Term


The Practice


ASPECT Studios is a purpose-orientated, design-led landscape architecture and urban design practice. Operating across Australia, Asia, the Middle East and the UK, our studios believe in the power of design to positively change people's lives, the environment, and the planet.


Our Dubai team is the regional base for our Middle Eastern projects. Our office is centrally located and surrounded by other creative studios and spaces. We are a sociable and inclusive team, collaborating with ASPECT Studios across the world including our London, Shanghai, and Australian studios.


Our team believes in the importance or creating a studio environment where an openness to new ideas and collaboration sits in partnership with deep knowledge and expertise. Our Dubai Studio are seeking like-minded individuals who can complement and expand our aspirations.


To learn more about life in the studio visit our website: Dubai Studio


The Role


We are seeking a passionate and engaging Senior Associate level Landscape Architect, Architect or Urban Designer to take responsibility for developing creative design solutions on our projects.


You will play a key role at ASPECT, employing a confident leadership style and the dexterous management of projects to deliver powerful and innovative design outcomes. They will shape a lasting culture within the Dubai studio and contribution across the practice internationally.


Our Senior Associates play a key role at ASPECT, not only confidently managing projects to deliver innovative and fresh design outcomes but leading teams and shaping a lasting culture in the studio. People are at the core of what we do and how we do it - our workplace culture is supportive, creative, and active. We are looking for motivated, collaborative designers; individuals who are excellent communicators in their design and people leadership.


About You


You put the pursuit of purpose at the centre of your design ideas. You have a strong portfolio of high-quality conceptual design work. You will have delivered a range of projects from concept design and master planning to contract documentation and administration, along with a strong understanding of technical design documentation and translation of conceptual ideas into buildable documentation packages.


Adept at working across geographies and with diverse international clients and collaborators, your strategic approach allows you to navigate the challenges posed by complex, city-shaping projects. Strong communication skills have enabled you to be successfully advocate for design outcomes, and your capacity for listening and sensitivity allows you to interpret and develop a brief.


You have experience leading a design team, in both a face-to-face and remote working environment. You find joy in mentoring others and watching them develop.


Over the course of your career, you have led or assisted with the development of submissions and proposals and contributed to the preparation of project-related design strategy. You are confident preparing high quality documentation and confidently presenting to external client groups.


An enthusiasm for contributing to and evolving dynamic workflows is desirable with proficient knowledge of 3D design software such as Rhino, Grasshopper, Twinmotion and Adobe Creative Suite.


ASPECT Benefits


Our staff are creative and driven, so you can rest assured that your workmates will have your back and help you to succeed. We're very supportive of our people, from both a collective and individualistic lens. We encourage a positive culture that embraces diversity, fosters professional development, and provides you with the tools and environment you need to thrive.


Head to our website to view a full list of the benefits you'll enjoy as an ASPECT team member: Benefits


How to Apply


Please click the apply button to submit your CV and Portfolio.


As part of your application, you will be required to answer a number of screening questions, which will assist us to assess your suitability. We encourage you to take the time to answer these carefully.


Applications or enquiries from recruitment agencies will not be considered at this time.