Design Director

About the role

Arada is seeking a Design Director to lead the complete design process for multiple large‑scale developments across Syria, from feasibility and concept through detailed design, approvals and construction support.

Key responsibilities

• Lead design management for residential, hospitality, retail, commercial, mixed‑use and master‑planned projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultants, ensure design quality, sustainability and compliance with Syrian regulations.
• Establish design governance, conduct reviews, value‑engineering workshops and manage authority submissions.
• Mentor design teams, build in‑house capability and align design outcomes with business objectives.

Required profile

• 18+ years of client‑side design management experience in real‑estate development or international architectural practice.
• Proven track record delivering large‑scale mixed‑use and master‑planned projects.
• Experience with Syrian authority approval processes and local building codes.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance design quality with cost and programme.

Required skills

• Architecture and multidisciplinary engineering coordination (structural, MEP, civil).
• Urban planning and master‑planning, land‑use and density optimisation.
• Sustainability and ESG principles, green‑building certification (LEED, Mostadam).
• Project management certification (PMP) and/or sustainability accreditation (LEED AP, Mostadam).