[Hiring] Architectural Designer @SAOTA

Role Description

We are looking for a talented Architectural Designer with a strong design sensibility, excellent visual communication skills and a portfolio that demonstrates real conceptual ability. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about architecture, design development and translating ideas into beautifully resolved work across multiple project stages.

As an Architectural Designer, you will contribute to the development and progression of project design through strong conceptual thinking, design resolution, presentation material and project documentation. The current role profile for both junior/mid and more experienced levels includes:

• Developing design solutions
• Producing drawings, 3D models, renders and presentations
• Liaising with consultants, contractors and clients as part of a multidisciplinary environment

You will work closely with project leaders and the broader team to help shape architectural solutions that are creative, considered and well executed. You should be comfortable engaging with design briefs, interpreting requirements, developing ideas and using a range of software and media to communicate and document your work.

Qualifications

• Design-led and conceptually strong, with a portfolio that shows clear design thinking, spatial sensitivity and visual storytelling
• Able to develop and communicate ideas through drawings, models, renders, presentations and other design material
• Confident in contributing to design development, not just technical production
• Comfortable working across multiple stages of a project in a dynamic studio setting
• A strong communicator who works well with team leaders, colleagues, consultants and clients
• Methodical, proactive and able to work accurately under pressure while maintaining high standards

Requirements

• Any relevant architectural qualification
• A strong portfolio that clearly demonstrates design ability, conceptual thinking and visual communication
• Ability to use a variety of media and software in the development and documentation of design projects
• Ability to understand and formulate design decisions and present them for discussion
• Strong creative problem-solving ability
• Good organisational skills, accountability and attention to detail
• A professional, flexible and collaborative approach to working within a team environment

Benefits

This role offers the opportunity to work in a highly creative studio where design quality, collaboration and professional growth are valued.