We have a senior level opportunity for a Design Director to join our international architecture and master planning practice in Edinburgh.  As a key senior member of our team, you will work on diverse international projects ranging from large scale master plans to individual buildings. We pride ourselves on bringing innovative design solutions for multicultural projects with economic and social integrity. 

The Design Director is responsible for always achieving excellence in design while representing 10 Design and its design philosophy to the highest quality standard. They are required to act as a primary point of contact for clients and external consultants for all design related issues. The role also involves driving the creative direction of the architecture teams, overviewing the coordination with other consultants to ensure an appropriate, high-quality architectural product is delivered on time and within the outline budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and develop the design philosophy and vision of the studio
• Generation and curation of conceptual proposals for all projects in the studio. In particular in regard to pre-concept, concept and competition work stages
• Identify trends and future design directions, inclusive of technology/tools supporting the design process
• Responsible for managing, motivating and developing team members and the studio culture
• Drive the development and growth of the Company
• Ensure overall profitability for design projects

Requirements and Qualifications

• Degree educated – RIBA Parts 1, 2 and 3 or equivalent
• Registered architect – ARB or equivalent in country of origin
• RIBA or equivalent membership preferred
• Excellent design skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously  
• Excellent communication presentation skills 

 Experience

• At least 10 – 15 years experience
• No less than 5 years of experience acting in a management position within a consultancy
• Key sector experience - international range of projects including Middle East, Europe, and North America
• Project typologies must include, but not be limited to, master planning across geographies and sectors, mixed-use urban planning, office, hospitality, residential, cultural, and commercial.

 If you have a strong design portfolio and are passionate about working on exciting international projects in a dynamic design-led environment we would love to hear from you. 

Please submit your CV and Sample Portfolio (max 20MB) to recruitment@10design.co

About Us

10 Design, part of Egis Group, is an international architecture and master planning practice with offices in Hong Kong, Edinburgh, Dubai, Miami, London, Shenzhen, Singapore and San Francisco*.

Founded in 2010, the practice has won over 80 international awards and major design competitions. Our diverse and creative team with 380 architects and designers from 35 nationalities has designed and delivered work in 60 cities across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Americas.

10 Design works at diverse scales, from the design of individual buildings to the planning of cities. The practice focuses on bringing innovative design solutions for multicultural projects, with economic and social integrity. Its works include transport-oriented developments as well as mixed-use, retail, hospitality, residential, research and science, and civic and cultural projects.

10 Design's parent company, Egis is a global leader in the consulting, construction engineering, and mobility service sectors. With a worldwide reputation for excellence and sustainability, Egis and 10 Design together provide a compelling offer that encompasses building engineering services and architectural design.

*San Francisco-based hospitality expert SB Architects has joined 10 Design (part of Egis Group) in July 2022.