Architectural Designer
Designs and develops architectural projects, creating drawings, 3D models, renders, and presentations while collaborating with teams and clients in a creative studio.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- South Africa, South Africa
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Engineering design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 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; both profiles list attention to detail, accountability, professionalism and the ability to work in pr
- 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; both profiles explicitly refer to creative problem-solving skills.
- Good organisational skills, accountability and attention to detail
- A professional, flexible and collaborative approach to working within a team environment
Full description
REMOTE WORK - WITHIN SOUTH AFRICA (Only South African Residents with a valid SA work permit/visa will be considered for this role)
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.
We are open to candidates with any relevant architectural qualification other than a Masters in Architecture, provided they can demonstrate strong design talent, sound architectural thinking and the ability to contribute meaningfully to project design and delivery.
This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, highly creative and collaborative studio environment, contributing to high-quality projects while continuing to grow your technical, design and professional capability.
About the Role
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, and 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.
What We’re Looking For
We are specifically looking for someone who is:
- 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; both profiles list attention to detail, accountability, professionalism and the ability to work in pressurised environments.