This is a genuine opportunity to own the design voice of major residential projects without creative restriction.
Youll step into a Design Leader role where your ideas arent filtered through layers of hierarchy. The business actively encourages individuality in design thinking giving you the space to spread your wings and rely on your own creative judgement. If youve been looking for a studio where your design ability is trusted not templated this is it.
Operating across multi-residential Class 2 and 3 projects including seniors living this international practice combines strategic thinking with strong delivery capability. With over 30 years of experience and a global footprint they are entering a new growth phase and this role has a clear pathway into senior leadership including profit share participation.
Lead design direction from concept through DA
Translate early ideas into resolved commercially intelligent architectural solutions
Drive design integrity across large-scale residential projects
Coordinate consultants during front-end phases
Present design strategies to clients and stakeholders
Mentor architects and graduates in the design phase
Ensure compliance with NCC and planning frameworks during development
8 years Australian studio experience
Strong Class 2 / 3 multi-residential experience
Demonstrated design leadership on complex projects
Revit proficiency
Strong understanding of NCC and Australian Standards
Client-facing confidence and strategic thinking
Registration and DBP preferred not required
Seniors living experience advantageous
True design autonomy and creative ownership
Clear pathway into senior leadership with profit share
International and domestic trips all inclusive
1 day WFH arrangement
Strong growth phase and business stability
Active and social team culture
To confidentially discuss this opportunity contact Jessica Baker on or email .
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