Objective:
This position is responsible for developing and executing architectural design solutions for new retail stores, extensions, refurbishments, and adaptive re-use projects across the company’s portfolio. The role ensures functional, aesthetic, and compliant designs are delivered within budget, aligned with brand standards, and successfully integrated into construction execution.
Key Responsibility:
Design Development & Conceptualization
- Prepare and present conceptual and detailed architectural design proposals, layout plans, and feasibility studies.
- Collaborate with internal brand teams and project stakeholders to translate functional requirements into effective design solutions.
- Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, and other design software for preparing 2D/3D layouts, renders, and architectural drawings.
Project Coordination & Documentation
- Coordinate architectural inputs with MEP, structural, and interior design disciplines to ensure cohesive project delivery.
- Prepare and submit planning applications, tender documents, and construction drawings aligned with regulatory and corporate requirements.
- Ensure accurate documentation of specifications, material standards, and brand-aligned finishes.
Budget, Compliance & Risk Management
- Monitor project budgets and ensure architectural designs meet cost and timeline constraints without compromising design quality.
- Ensure compliance with local building codes, health and safety standards, accessibility guidelines, and environmental regulations.
- Identify and mitigate design-related risks throughout the design development and construction phases.
Construction & Site Support
- Conduct regular site visits to verify construction alignment with design intent and resolve design or execution discrepancies.
- Assist project managers and contractors in interpreting drawings and resolving architectural issues during site execution.
- Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and material proposals for design compliance.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Engage with brand principals, project managers, senior designers, and vendors to communicate design objectives and align on expectations.
- Present design proposals to senior leadership for approvals and participate in value engineering and optimization discussions.
- Support post-completion reviews to capture lessons learned and contribute to design process improvements.
Desired Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from a recognized institution; professional registration is preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in architectural design, preferably within retail, commercial, or mixed-use projects.
- Strong understanding of building codes, retail space planning, construction techniques, and local authority requirements.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and other design tools.
About Us
“Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate residing at the crossroads of the modern economy – Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Today, the Apparel Group caters to thousands of eager shoppers through its more than 1750+ stores and 75+ brands across all platforms employing 17,000 multicultural staff covering four continents.
Apparel group has carved its strong presence not only in the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia but opened thriving gateways to market in India, South Africa, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Additionally, clear strategies are in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary, Pakistan, Egypt and Philippines. Also, Apparel Group provides customers the experience of shopping from the comfort of their own home with ease and convenience via our E-Commerce site 6thStreet.com
Apparel Group Operates Brands from around the world, originating from USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia and include leading names in Fashion, Footwear & Lifestyle such as Tommy Hilfiger, Charles & Keith, Skechers, Aldo, Nine West, Aeropostale, Jamie’s Italian to name a few and other key brands include Tim Hortons, Cold Stone Creamery, Inglot, Rituals etc..
The Apparel Group owes its amazing growth to the vision and guidance of its dynamic Chairman, Nilesh Ved, who has taken the company from strength to strength since its inception in the last two decades.”
