Façade Designer – Aluminum & Façade

Job Title: Façade Designer – Aluminum & Façade

Location: Doha, Qatar
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Architecture | Engineering | Construction | Aluminum & Façade Systems

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Façade Designer – Aluminum & Façade to join our design team in Doha, Qatar. The incumbent will be responsible for leading the design, detailing, and engineering of high-performance façade systems for commercial, residential, and institutional projects. The role requires a combination of technical proficiency, creative problem-solving, and rigorous attention to detail to ensure that all façade solutions are structurally sound, aesthetically compelling, and compliant with local and international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of diverse façade systems, including curtain walls, ACP cladding, glazing systems, spider systems, skylights, and other complex building envelopes.
• Translate architectural concepts into fully engineered, constructible solutions, adhering to project specifications and design intent.
• Prepare, review, and approve shop drawings, fabrication drawings, installation details, and 3D models, coordinating with internal teams and external consultants.
• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure design compliance, constructability, and quality standards.
• Conduct and verify structural calculations and performance analyses, including wind load, thermal expansion, deflection, and system behavior.
• Evaluate and select suitable façade materials and components, preparing technical submittals, material specifications, and BOQs for client and contractor approvals.
• Ensure all façade designs comply with Qatar building codes, international standards, safety regulations, and sustainability guidelines.
• Provide technical guidance and support to site teams during execution, resolving design-related issues promptly.
• Stay updated on innovative façade materials, technologies, sustainable practices, and industry best practices.
• Mentor and supervise junior designers and CAD technicians, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to project design intent.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5–10+ years of proven experience in façade design, with a focus on aluminum, glass, and high-performance façade systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; knowledge of Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, or other façade modeling tools is an advantage.
• Comprehensive knowledge of façade systems, design principles, fabrication techniques, and installation processes.
• Ability to read, interpret, and coordinate architectural and structural drawings accurately.
• Strong communication, leadership, and coordination skills, capable of managing interdisciplinary discussions and resolving complex technical challenges.
• Experience in sustainable and energy-efficient façade design is preferred.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to deliver high-quality designs under tight deadlines.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: QAR5,000.00 - QAR10,000.00 per month