--- title: 'Senior Architectural Designer at Flow' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-architectural-designer-flow-riyadh-jr2rw5p7zgy3' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Senior Architectural Designer at Flow - **Company:** Flow - **Location:** Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-08-19 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/flowlife/6dcf66ec-1747-4a1f-8494-d0a153fa489a ## Job description ## About the Company At Flow, we’re reimagining what it means to live, work, and connect. More than just a real estate company, Flow is a brand, a technology platform, and an operations ecosystem spanning condominiums, hotels, multifamily residences, and office spaces. We’re building a new kind of living experience: one that’s flexible, connected, and designed to create genuine community and real value for the people who call Flow home. Our mission is oneness:  prioritizing our residents and their experiences, and fostering connection with ourselves, their neighbors, and the natural world. By putting people at the center of everything we do, we’re creating vibrant, human-centered communities where life, work, creativity, and play all come together in one place. ## About the Role As a Senior Architectural Designer, you will play a key role in shaping Flow Real Estate MENA’s portfolio of wellness-driven residential, hospitality, and lifestyle properties. Working closely with the Head of Design, Project Directors, Interior Design, Development, Operations, and external consultants, you will translate Flow’s vision and brand standards into thoughtful, functional, and high-quality environments. You will contribute across all project phases, from feasibility and concept development through design development, construction documentation, and construction administration. The ideal candidate is a design-led architect who combines strong creative thinking, technical expertise, and an understanding of wellness, hospitality, residential living, and human-centered design. ## Responsibilities - Collaborate on concept design, feasibility studies, programming, schematic design, design development, presentations, and production. - Translate Flow’s brand vision and wellness-focused approach into architectural solutions across residential, hospitality, and lifestyle developments. - Develop designs that promote well-being, natural connection, movement, social interaction, privacy, comfort, and a strong sense of place. - Contribute to the planning and design of residential units, amenities, wellness facilities, hospitality spaces, communal areas, and lifestyle environments. - Ensure seamless coordination between architecture, interiors, landscape, lighting, MEP, structural, and specialist consultants. - Develop and maintain design solutions aligned with Flow Brand Standards and project-specific requirements. - Utilize Revit to develop 2D drawings, 3D models, design studies, plans, elevations, sections, and construction documentation. - Resolve complex design issues with innovative, practical, operationally-minded, and commercially viable solutions. - Evaluate layouts considering resident experience, functionality, circulation, accessibility, furniture planning, and long-term usability. - Conduct product and material research and support material and product selections. - Coordinate and review consultant and contractor submissions, including shop drawings, material submittals, samples, RFIs, and technical submissions. - Participate in construction administration, site inspections, design reviews, and project progress reporting. - Maintain project documentation and support the development of Flow’s architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices. - Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining design quality and delivery standards. - Travel to Flow properties and project sites across the region as required . Ideal Background - Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture or a related field. - 10+ years of professional architectural experience, preferably in residential, hospitality, mixed-use, wellness, or lifestyle developments. - Strong understanding of residential architecture, hospitality environments, amenities, and contemporary living spaces. - Experience designing environments where wellness, lifestyle, resident/neighbor experience, and brand identity are key considerations. - Highly proficient in Revit, with strong knowledge of AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite. Bluebeam and Figma are preferred. - Strong ability to develop conceptual designs, presentations, and construction documentation. - Strong knowledge of architectural building systems, materials, detailing, accessibility, and functional building operations. - Understanding of the relationship between architecture, interior design, landscape, lighting, wellness, and hospitality operations. - Knowledge of the Saudi Building Code and local authority requirements is highly desirable. - Excellent English communication, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills. - Strong analytical, creative, and problem-solving abilities. - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and evolving environment. - Passion for wellness, hospitality, residential living, lifestyle design, and human-centered environments. - Familiarity with Dynamo, BIM, computational design, LEED, WELL, or Fitwel is a plus. - Professional architectural licensure is a plus. ## What You Will Bring to Flow At Flow, architecture is about creating environments that support how people live, move, connect, recover, and thrive. You will help shape spaces that blend wellness, hospitality, community, and contemporary residential living, while contributing to a consistent and evolving architectural language across Flow Real Estate MENA’s growing portfolio. Why Join Flow? Headquartered in the United States, Flow was established in 2021 with a $350 million investment from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), the largest individual investment in the venture capital firm's history. Since entering the MENA region in 2024 via the acquisition of close to one thousand units in Saudi Arabia, the company has become one of the largest owners and operators of residential real estate in the Kingdom. Joining the company now would mean stepping into a pivotal role at a transformational time. You’ll work alongside a high-caliber team to launch flagship communities, deliver iconic resident experiences, and redefine what it means to call the region hom ## About Flow ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Flow is a vertically integrated residential real estate company that owns, operates, and builds communities designed to connect people with themselves, their neighbors, and nature. - **Entity Type**: Private (Funding Stage: Series B) - **Headquarters**: Bay Harbor Islands, Florida (Greater Miami), USA - **Founded**: 2022 - **Founders**: Adam Neumann ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Residential Real Estate (Owner, Operator, Developer, Technology Innovator) - **Target Customers**: Residents (renters) and guests (hotel stays) seeking community-oriented, design-forward living spaces; targets professionals, expats, and creatives. - **Mission or Purpose Statement**: "To create communities designed to connect you with yourself, your neighbors, and the natural world" – guided by a mission of "Oneness." ## Products & Services - **Flow Residences (Rentals)**: Furnished and unfurnished apartment homes in owned and operated communities across U.S. cities (Nashville, Atlanta, Miami, Fort Lauderdale) and Saudi Arabia (Riyadh). Offerings include studios to three-bedrooms, rooftop pools, co-working spaces, Technogym fitness centers, and community events. - **Flow Hospitality (Hotel Stays)**: Short-term, elevated hotel-style stays within Flow communities. - **Flow Riyadh (MENA Region)**: A major focus, with multiple properties open (Flow Olaya, Flow Science Park) and a strategic partnership with Rawajeh Group to co-develop branded residential communities across Saudi Arabia. Flow is one of the largest owners/operators of residential real estate in the country. - **Flow by Design (Physical Products & Apparel)**: Expresses the brand’s lifestyle ethos, offering curated furniture and apparel under the "Flow" brand. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of **USD 4.5 million** | Total Funding: **USD 450 million** (2 rounds) - **Venture Round (Aug 2022)**: USD 350M led by **Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)** - **Series B (May 2025)**: USD 100M led by **Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)** - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Andreessen Horowitz (lead in both rounds), Rawajeh Group (strategic partnership in Saudi Arabia) - **Growth Signals**: - **Headcount**: 249 employees (+40.9% YoY) - **Geographic Expansion**: Entry into the UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi) with a commercial license from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), first properties expected in 2027. - **U.S. Growth**: Opened "Flow Wynwood" in Miami in July 2026 (82,000 sq ft). - **Saudi Arabia Dominance**: Rapidly becoming a top residential operator in the kingdom; new property "Flow Science Park" in Riyadh opening Fall 2026. - **Active Hiring**: 43 active job postings (+48.3% YoY). ## Competitive Advantages - **Massive Capital Backing**: With $450M from a16z alone, Flow has the war chest to acquire, develop, and operate at scale. - **Vertically Integrated Model**: They own, operate, design, and manage the technology for their communities, controlling the entire resident experience from leasing to daily life. - **Brand & Lifestyle Focus**: The company is building a powerful lifestyle brand around community, design, and wellness—differentiating it from traditional apartment REITs. - **Founder Credibility & Network**: Adam Neumann’s prior experience building WeWork provides deep expertise in scaling a community-driven real estate business, investor trust, and a global network. - **First-Mover in MENA Market**: Flow is aggressively building a dominant position in Saudi Arabia (and now UAE), a vast, growing market for high-quality, branded residential living. ## Strategic Focus - **International Scale-Up**: Massive push into the MENA region (Saudi Arabia and UAE) as a primary growth driver. - **Vertical Integration**: Deepening ownership of design, construction, technology, and property management to ensure a unified resident experience. - **Community Building**: Moving beyond just providing a dwelling to creating a "community" with shared spaces, events, and a lifestyle brand (apparel, content). - **Technology and Operations**: Using technology to enhance property management, leasing, and community engagement. ## Why Work Here - **High Growth Environment**: The company is growing rapidly (40% headcount growth, new markets opening). This offers significant career acceleration and responsibility. - **Global & Diverse Work**: Operations span the U.S., Saudi Arabia, UAE, and beyond. Employees work across 21 countries, offering a highly international experience. - **Mission-Driven Work**: The company’s focus on community, design, and "Oneness" creates a strong cultural identity that appeals to those wanting purpose in their work. - **Engineering & Design Culture**: A significant portion of the company is in Technical (59 people) and Design (22 people) roles, indicating a strong product and technology focus. - **Office Policy**: Not explicitly stated as fully remote, but employs people globally. Key offices are in Miami (HQ) and Riyadh. - **Notable Perks**: Access to Flow communities and a design-forward, wellness-focused work environment. - **Caution**: Employee reviews are very low (1.7/5.0) on sites like Wellfound, with specific criticism on work-life balance (1.2) and culture (1.9), while compensation (3.4) is rated higher. This suggests a high-pressure, demanding environment typical of a hyper-growth startup. ## Sources 1. [Wellfound (AngelList) - Flow](https://wellfound.com/company/flow-life) 2. [CB Insights - Flow](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/flow-life) 3. [LinkedIn - Flow](https://linkedin.com/company/live-life-in-flow) 4. [Flow Careers Page (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/flowlife) 5. [Flow Official Website](https://www.flow.life/) 6. 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