Overview
Head of Development Studio Jobs in Riyadh · Saudi Arabia at Confidential
About the Role We are seeking a highly creative and commercially minded Head of Development Studio to lead our internal design and planning studio. This role bridges development strategy and design, transforming business objectives into spatial concepts, development scenarios, and compelling visual solutions that support investment and development decision-making. The successful candidate will lead the creation of development briefs, highest and best use (HBU) studies, massing options, concept directions, and executive presentations that shape projects from the earliest stages of development. Key Responsibilities Development Planning & Concept Creation
• Lead the development of highest and best use (HBU) studies, massing concepts, planning scenarios, and development options.
• Translate business strategies into commercially viable development concepts and project briefs.
• Prepare concept narratives, planning strategies, and design frameworks that support project vision and positioning.
• Support project teams in evaluating alternative development opportunities and value creation strategies. Design & Technical Leadership • Oversee the production of concept studies, area schedules, test fits, and development planning exercises.
Lead the preparation of executive-level visual presentations and decision-support materials.
• Manage internal CAD, BIM, visualization, and digital design resources.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of development metrics, area calculations, and planning assumptions. Commercial & Development Integration
• Collaborate with Development, Investment, Leasing, Marketing, Technical, and Cost Management teams to align concepts with project objectives.
• Evaluate consultant proposals and challenge design solutions to maximize efficiency, value creation, market positioning, and commercial performance. • Support optimization of GFA, NLA, efficiency ratios, parking strategies, development yields, and revenue-generating opportunities.
Title: Head of Development Studio
Company: Confidential
Location: Riyadh · Saudi Arabia
