Senior Design Architect
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Role Purpose The Senior Design Architect will lead and contribute to the development of innovative architectural concepts across a diverse portfolio of projects including mixed-use, residential, hospitality, retail, cultural, and master planning developments.
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Role Purpose
The Senior Design Architect will lead and contribute to the development of innovative architectural concepts across a diverse portfolio of projects including mixed-use, residential, hospitality, retail, cultural, and master planning developments.
The role requires a highly creative and technically skilled architect with strong conceptual thinking, visualization capabilities, and expertise in advanced design software and emerging AI-powered architectural tools.
The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio demonstrating competitive-winning concepts, exceptional presentation skills, and the ability to translate design narratives into compelling architectural solutions aligned with international standards and market trends.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop creative architectural concepts, spatial strategies, and design narratives for projects ranging from interiors and buildings to large-scale master planning developments.
- Produce high-quality concept sketches, freehand diagrams, renders, presentations, and 3D visualizations to effectively communicate design intent.
- Utilize advanced architectural software including Rhino, Grasshopper, Enscape, SketchUp, and 3ds Max to develop and present design ideas.
- Apply computational and parametric design methodologies using Grasshopper to explore innovative architectural forms and solutions.
- Conduct design research, benchmarking, site analysis, and feasibility studies to establish project requirements and opportunities.
- Collaborate closely with Senior Designers, Architects, Urban Designers, and Design Managers to strengthen project outcomes and elevate design quality.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including Structural, MEP, Landscape, Interior Design, and Infrastructure consultants to ensure integrated design delivery.
- Ensure designs comply with relevant international building codes, regulations, sustainability standards, and project guidelines.
- Stay informed on global architectural trends, emerging technologies, materials, AI-driven design tools, and evolving market expectations.
- Integrate AI-powered design and visualization tools into the architectural workflow to improve ideation, visualization, efficiency, and presentation quality.
- Contribute actively to design reviews, workshops, presentations, and client discussions.
- Manage project timelines effectively while maintaining exceptional attention to detail, creativity, and design quality.
- Support the development of innovative and commercially viable design typologies and user experiences.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture, Urban Design, or related field (BArch / MArch / MUrban Design).
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in architectural concept design within a reputed international design consultancy or developer environment.
- At least 5 years of recent and relevant experience focused on concept design, competition projects, or large-scale mixed-use developments.
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality concept design projects demonstrated through a strong portfolio.
- Experience across residential, hospitality, retail, commercial, cultural, and master planning projects is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of architectural design principles, urban planning, sustainability, and user-centric design approaches.
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in:
- Rhino
- Grasshopper
- Enscape
- SketchUp
- 3ds Max
• Adobe Creative Suite
- AutoCAD
- Revit (preferred)
- Knowledge of AI tools and emerging technologies for architectural design, visualization, rendering, generative design, and workflow optimization is highly desirable.
- Strong presentation, visualization, and storytelling abilities.
Core Competencies
- Exceptional conceptual and creative thinking
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- High attention to detail and design aesthetics
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced and dynamic environments
- Proactive mindset with strong ownership and accountability
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to meet project deadlines and client expectations
- Passion for innovation, emerging technologies, and design excellence
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