Careers
We strive to make places that are inspiring, resilient and vibrant. If you are a bold thinker, who enjoys the challenges of iconic and innovative projects, who thrives off pushing the boundaries of the industry, and who relishes the opportunity to create new experiences and spaces, then please get in touch.
Killa Design is dedicated to creating innovative buildings that are timeless, environmentally sustainable, and contextually inspired. We are always seeking the best talents from across the world to join our team in Dubai. Our people are passionate about responsible design and the impact it has on the lives we touch every day.
Our studio has grown to become more than just a place of work to our staff members. It is a place where people can achieve great things, invest in themselves and be rewarded for it. This has contributed to a phenomenal team that is strong and able and this sort of functionality gives us the freedom to focus on our core business practice and what we do best. It has allowed us to serve our clients to the best of our ability, achieving their satisfaction, and not stopping until we have done so.
Featured Roles
Design Architect
Killa Design is seeking highly creative, competition award winning Design Architects to join its Dubai design studio.
We have timeless, contextually inspired, innovative and sustainable design at the core of every project whether a masterplan, complex mixed use, super high rise, museum, or resort. We are seeking broad thinking Design Architects to join our design team and to continue our core values and growth through globally recognised award-winning projects.
We are currently looking for talented, ambitious individuals who are fuelled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit and always looking ahead for new ways to innovate and create some of the most cutting-edge design to join our studio. Rhino or Grasshopper / Dynamo essential, Enscape preferred. Revit skills are essential. The ideal candidate should have minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience and worked on similar scaled projects.
Physically active sports and creative hobbies are part of our company ethos, and we would like our architects to be true leaders in and out of the studio.
If you are a bold thinker, who enjoys the challenges of innovative, exciting and exemplary projects, who thrives off pushing the boundaries of architecture, and who relishes the opportunity to create new experiences and spaces, then please apply.
Architect
At least 8 years of experience, can take a project through all stages from Concept to Construction Drawings – Revit, Rhino & Enscape skills essential.
Accepting Applications
Design Director / Design Principal
We are looking for a talented and experienced Design Director / Design Principal that can bridge the link between creative architects and clients. This is a senior role for leaders who can interpret client briefs, turning them into award-winning innovative solutions and delivering timeless and sustainable projects. As a Design Director / Design Principal, you will be responsible for leading our creative teams and inspiring by developing new design ideas, looking at challenges from fresh viewpoints. In addition to communicating our company’s creative vision to design teams and stakeholders, you should be able to adhere to deadlines and manage budget constraints to deliver to the highest standards of quality.
Senior Design Manager
We are looking for a well-seasoned (15 years+) Senior Design Manager who has experience combining creativity and technical knowledge with business skills, collaborating with a team of architects and designers to deliver unparalleled architectural projects to the client’s satisfaction.
The ideal candidate will be able to take a project from inception to completion and will be:
- leading meetings with clients
- leading meetings with the team of consultants and assigning tasks to the project team to ensure successful delivery
- driving the design progress
- tracking progress to deliver the project(s) on time and within budget
Senior Project Manager
We are looking for a well-seasoned (15 years+) Senior Project Manager who has experience combining creativity and technical knowledge with business skills, collaborating with a team of architects and designers to deliver unparalleled architectural projects to the client’s satisfaction.
The ideal candidate will be able to take a project from inception to completion and will be
- reviewing and commenting on the contract prior to signature,
- negotiating and appointing sub-consultants
- leading meetings with clients
- leading meetings with the team of consultants and assigning tasks to the project team to ensure successful delivery
- driving the design progress
- tracking progress to deliver the project(s) on time and within budget
Senior Design Architect
We are looking for a Senior Design Architect who is passionate about creating award winning architecture and has a technical knowledge to deliver these projects in line with our values of sustainability and innovation. The ideal candidate will already have strong links with existing clients and possess a flair for building new client relationships and growing the business. Over 15 years experience required.
Senior Site Architect
We are looking for a Senior Site Architect with minimum of 15 years experience. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of British, American and International Design Standards, hospitality experience and the ability to interpret project specifications, client requirements and constructability requirements.
This role is responsible for the site supervision of the contractors architectural and interior design works.
Senior Contracts & Construction Manager
We are looking for a Senior Contracts & Construction Manager to join our team.
The ideal candidate should have the following qualities and skills:
- Minimum of 15 years work experience in Architecture, Design, Construction, Contracts Management field
- Excellent knowledge of FIDIC Forms of Contract
- Variations, Disputes & Claims Management
- Procurement process for Contractors and Consultants
- Tender Process Management
- Documentation and reporting skills
- Risk assessment & prevention
- Strong organisation and communication skills
- Project Scheduling Experience
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Time management skills
Key tasks:
- Contracts Management for Design Projects, including:
- Review of Consultancy Agreements upstream
- Appointment of sub-consultants
- Contracts Management for Site Supervision Projects, including:
- Contract Administration
- Invoice review upstream and downstream (supporting the finance team)
- Variations and Claims Management
Senior Structural Engineer
At least 10 years of experience, can take a project through all stages from Concept to Construction Drawings – CSI Software Suite (Etabs, Safe), Revit skills essential. Candidate is required to lead the team of Engineers and BIM Technicians, to present the designs to clients and other consultants and to submit / present and defend the design in front of the local authority. Chartership (ICE / IStructE of PE) as well as DM Certificate to design for Unlimited Heights is advantage.
Design Architect
Killa Design is seeking highly creative, competition award winning Design Architects to join its Dubai design studio.
We have timeless, contextually inspired, innovative and sustainable design at the core of every project whether a masterplan, complex mixed use, super high rise, museum, or resort. We are seeking broad thinking Design Architects to join our design team and to continue our core values and growth through globally recognised award-winning projects.
We are currently looking for talented, ambitious individuals who are fuelled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit and always looking ahead for new ways to innovate and create some of the most cutting-edge design to join our studio. Rhino or Grasshopper / Dynamo essential, Enscape preferred. Revit skills are essential. The ideal candidate should have minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience and worked on similar scaled projects.
Physically active sports and creative hobbies are part of our company ethos, and we would like our architects to be true leaders in and out of the studio.
If you are a bold thinker, who enjoys the challenges of innovative, exciting and exemplary projects, who thrives off pushing the boundaries of architecture, and who relishes the opportunity to create new experiences and spaces, then please apply.
Project Architect
We are looking for an enthusiastic Project Architect who will ensure a smooth design process and a successful execution of projects. The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of experience, strong organisational skills, and an innovative design flair. Revit skills are essential. Rhino, Enscape, Grasshopper and Dynamo preferred.
Architect
At least 8 years of experience, can take a project through all stages from Concept to Construction Drawings – Revit, Rhino & Enscape skills essential.
3D Concept Design Architect
We are looking for a talented 3D Concept Design Architect to join our team.
The ideal candidate should have the following qualities and skills:
- Minimum of 8 years work experience in Architecture
- Modelling skills – Rhino, Grasshopper, Enscape software
- Animation/Video editing skills – Adobe Premiere, Adobe After effects software
- Revit skills (bridging Rhino and Revit)
Architectural Internship
We are looking for innovators who are passionate about design. Revit and Rhino essential.
BIM Manager
We are looking for a BIM Manager to coordinate projects teams which include technical upskilling and mentoring. The single point of contact on projects, responsible for ensuring team optimisation for working in Revit , associated technologies, workflows, and for delivery of coordinated models, data, reports and other related project documentation. Over 8 years experience required.
Structural BIM Technician
At least 7 years of experience, capable of taking a project through all stages from Concept to Construction Stage in terms of BIM model management, drawing preparation and inter-disciplinary coordination – Revit, Navisworks skills essential. Experience working with consultants on Middle East projects will be an advantage.
BID / Proposal Manager
We are looking for an experienced Proposal and Bid Specialist who will be responsible for the bidding process for multiple projects, including both commercial and technical aspects of the contracts. Architectural background is essential, Project Management experience desirable. Over 8 years experience required.
IT Administrator
We are looking for an IT professional to work closely with our IT Manager to assist with and manage our essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the IT field, excellent problem-solving skills as well as analytical and communication skills.
Admin Staff
Admin staff includes positions relating to; Document Controller, Receptionist and Accountants.
Please specify your desired position in the NOTES field at the end of the submission form.
Structural Engineer
At least 5 years of experience, can take a project through all stages from Concept to Construction Drawings – CSI Software Suite (Etabs, Safe), Revit skills essential. On route to Chartership (ICE / IStructE of PE) as well as DM Certificate to design for G+12 is advantage.
Other
If you have skills related to architecture that are not mentioned above, submit your application here.
