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Creative Lead – Landscape Architecture

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an exceptional and internationally recognized Creative Lead to lead design excellence across the Middle East landscape architecture practice.

Your role

· Lead creative direction and design vision for landmark projects across the GCC.

· Drive design excellence and innovation.

· Lead client presentations and design workshops.

· Mentor and develop landscape architects and designers.

· Support business development and major pursuits.

Cities & development Architecture & Planning

Location

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-165770

Salary range

-

About you

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture.

· Master's degree preferred.

· Minimum 15 years of professional experience.

· Minimum 5 years in a senior design leadership position.

· Experience delivering major public realm, hospitality, mixed-use, cultural and destination

· projects.

International Studio Experience

· Candidates should have experience with internationally recognized landscape architecture practices such as Gillespies, SWA Group, EDSA, Sasaki, OLIN, Grant Associates, West 8, Gustafson Porter + Bowman, or equivalent design-led firms.

Skills & Competencies

· Outstanding conceptual design capability.

· Strong portfolio of built and high-profile projects.

· Expertise in landscape architecture, placemaking and urban design.

· Strong understanding of GCC and Middle East context.

· Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, AutoCAD, Revit and visualization

· tools.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

· Tax-free salary.

· Life insurance coverage.

· Medical insurance.

· Annual leave balance.

· Company gratuity scheme.

· Discretionary bonus program.

· Annual flight contribution.

· Transportation & housing allowances.

· Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

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