Associate Director - Design - Jumeirah Group & Corporate

About Jumeirah and Jumeirah Group & Corporate:

For more than two decades, Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinct mark on the global hospitality with its unwavering Stay Different™ brand promise.
Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, signature dining experiences and artful surroundings at the heart of every guest experience.

Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia, and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities.
As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scale up its operations to the next level of growth, we remain fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world-class environments.

Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity. Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Group’s mega-resort is home to four ultra-luxurious hotels –Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina A’Salam and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf – all nestled within 3km of picturesque waterways connected by traditional abras.

The mega resort boasts 2km of pristine beach, the award-winning Talise Spa and state-of-the-art fitness and leisure facilities, as well as exclusive accommodations ranging from penthouses and suites to private summerhouse experiences with unrivalled benefits including a leading conference and banqueting centre. Madinat Jumeirah is also home to over 50 world-class restaurants and bars, as well as a traditional souk featuring Arabian shopping stands, barrows and stalls with a blend of boutique brands, souvenir gift shops, and luxury fashion and jewellery outlets.

About the Job:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Associate Director - Design. The role will envision and execute unique, innovative, and awe-inspiring design concepts across diverse portfolio of hotels throughout Jumeirah Group. Partner with the Design team, demonstrate design passion, attention to detail and creative vision thus elevating Jumeirah’s brand image and setting new industry standards.

About the role: 

• Collaborate with the Design team to develop and implement design strategies that align with Jumeirah's overall vision and brand identity 
• Act as a brand guardian and partner with design consultants to produce exceptional design concepts and projects for hotels throughout Jumeirah Group 
• Oversee the design development process, from initial ideation to concept creation and final execution, ensuring adherence to brand standards, project timelines and budgets 
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Marketing, and Procurement, to integrate design principles seamlessly into every aspect of hotels throughout Jumeirah Group 
• Conduct regular design reviews (Consultants drawings, FF&E and OS&E) during all phases of the design process to ensure compliance to brand standards and to provide constructive feedback to design and project teams. 
• Collaborate with external design firms, artists, and suppliers to source unique and high-quality materials, furniture, and decor elements for hotel projects throughout Jumeirah Group 
• Participate in value engineering process to provide cost effective solutions while maintaining Jumeirah brand standards.
• Present design concepts and progress updates to senior management and stakeholders, effectively communicating the vision and rationale behind each design decision 
• Ensure compliance with all relevant local regulation, sustainability principles, compliance metrics, department standard operating procedures and directives within your defined area of activity so that Jumeirah Group provides world class and luxurious hospitality services to its guests and a responsible commitment to the environment 
• Maintain and update brand standards, department documentations and templates. 
• Stay abreast of industry trends, design innovations, and emerging technologies to continuously evolve and elevate Jumeirah's design approach

About you: 

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

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field from a renowned university
• 6 years+ in a senior design role within the luxury hospitality or high-end residential sector 
• Strategic thinking and the ability to align design concepts with business objectives, guest preferences, and market trends 
• Strong design expertise and creativity to contribute to the development of innovative and aesthetically captivating design concepts 
• Exceptional design portfolio showcasing a diverse range of successful projects 
• Capable of conveying design ideas clearly to stakeholders 
• Aptitude to address design challenges, make informed design decisions, and lead the team in finding creative solutions

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, flights home, accommodation, life insurance, functional incentives 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.