I am a Serbian-Italian architect with extensive international experience in design, development, and construction management across Europe, the Middle East, and the UAE. Currently I serve as Senior Architect/Design Manager at Dolce&Gabbana Casa in Milan, leading design coordination and development for luxury real estate and hospitality projects from concept through documentation, while guiding cross-disciplinary teams and maintaining a strong client focus. My career has taken me from leading construction sites and urban planning initiatives in Serbia to shaping high-profile projects in Dubai, Qatar, and Italy. I specialize in conceptual and detail design, master planning, and on-site supervision, with a passion for sustainable, energy-efficient design and a collaborative approach with clients, consultants, and contractors. I am fluent in English and Italian, native in Serbian, and I maintain an active portfolio at Behance.

Dragan Mitic

I am a Serbian-Italian architect with extensive international experience in design, development, and construction management across Europe, the Middle East, and the UAE. Currently I serve as Senior Architect/Design Manager at Dolce&Gabbana Casa in Milan, leading design coordination and development for luxury real estate and hospitality projects from concept through documentation, while guiding cross-disciplinary teams and maintaining a strong client focus. My career has taken me from leading construction sites and urban planning initiatives in Serbia to shaping high-profile projects in Dubai, Qatar, and Italy. I specialize in conceptual and detail design, master planning, and on-site supervision, with a passion for sustainable, energy-efficient design and a collaborative approach with clients, consultants, and contractors. I am fluent in English and Italian, native in Serbian, and I maintain an active portfolio at Behance.

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I am a Serbian-Italian architect with extensive international experience in design, development, and construction management across Europe, the Middle East, and the UAE. Currently I serve as Senior Architect/Design Manager at Dolce&Gabbana Casa in Milan, leading design coordination and development for luxury real estate and hospitality projects from concept through documentation, while guiding cross-disciplinary teams and maintaining a strong client focus.

My career has taken me from leading construction sites and urban planning initiatives in Serbia to shaping high-profile projects in Dubai, Qatar, and Italy. I specialize in conceptual and detail design, master planning, and on-site supervision, with a passion for sustainable, energy-efficient design and a collaborative approach with clients, consultants, and contractors. I am fluent in English and Italian, native in Serbian, and I maintain an active portfolio at Behance.

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Language

Serbian
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Architect/Design Manager at Dolce&Gabbana Casa
April 15, 2024 - Present
Current role leading design coordination and development for Dolce & Gabbana Casa projects including Marbella Design Hills Sierra Blanca Estates; DG Caffe Shanghai and Bangkok concept development; Private penthouse concepts (Mexico City, Buenos Aires); Las Vegas DG Resort concept and development; Dubai Sol Crescent real estate design development.
Senior Architect at Colombo Costruzioni
January 1, 2023 - April 15, 2024
Deloitte offices (ex Allianz) – Corso Italia, Milan; Design development and coordination for office project.
Head of Construction Site at EXA srl
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
PRIMARK shopping mall (Via Torino, Milan); DEL CORE showroom; KERING offices.
Head of Construction Site at Enterijer Jankovic
March 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019
Interior design leadership for Hotel Salonico (4 stars, 40 rooms, Trieste); Murano Island Hotel (Venice, 5 stars, 137 rooms) in collaboration with HA studio.
Senior Architect at LAND srl
June 15, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Budapest South Gate International Competition (Design Team); Sukhumi Promenade greenery concept; Drilon & Tuskemisht (Albania) masterplan; Hittin Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) masterplan.
Freelance Architect at Serbia – Qatar – UAE
August 1, 2015 - June 15, 2018
UAE: Senior Interior Designer at CASAPRESTIGE; interior and exterior design for villas, offices, hotels; Ras Al Khaimah projects; sport center on Vlasina Lake (Serbia); Le Park residential, Leskovac; multiple urban and residential designs.
Senior Architect at AREX Engineering Consultants
April 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015
Consultant / Senior Architect for residential buildings THE PAD by OMNIYAT and ONE by OMNIYAT; on-site review of shop drawings and RFIs.
Senior Architect at THOE
July 15, 2014 - February 15, 2015
Master plan and design development for The Hart of Europe; Dubai World Islands hotels and resorts; Mont Royal Family Hotel; SWISS HOTEL concept with Luxury SPA and other European City Hotels.
CEO at Directorate for Urban Planning and City Development, Vlasotince
July 1, 2012 - July 1, 2014
Responsible for project preparation and implementation, construction supervision, company finance, tender documentation; founded design office for young engineers; sport and tourist development projects.
Lead Architect at Energosistem/Emirates Power
September 15, 2010 - June 30, 2012
Concept and detailed design for Sports Resort 'Pasha’s Fountain' (4-star hotel with conference hall, wellness/spa, sports hall, Olympic pool); Bagat business-residential center; Ras Al Ain and other master plans on UAE projects;
Architect at AD Crna Trava
May 15, 2009 - September 15, 2010
Reconstruction projects including Svetozar Marković Elementary School; Competence Improvement Center; motel in Bojnik; Customs warehouse; interior design for conference room; residential building in Sremčica.
Intern at Budućnost
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Internship focusing on construction works at Master Center and Garni hotel at the Novi Sad Fair; early exposure to architectural practice and site coordination.

Education

High School Diploma at Stevan Jakovljević High School, Vlasotince
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor of Architecture at Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Nis, Serbia
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2008
Bachelor of Architecture (5 years) at Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Nis, Serbia
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008
High School Diploma at Stevan Jakovljević High School, Vlasotince
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

Architectural License 300 L400 12
January 11, 2030 - March 27, 2026
Construction License 400G85512
January 11, 2030 - March 27, 2026
Architectural License - Chambers of Engineers of Serbia
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026
Construction License
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services