Architectural Designer

Facade Today; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelaide Development Corporation (ADC) is seeking an Architectural Designer / Graduate of Architecture with 3–5 years of industry experience to join our in-house Design Studio in Adelaide. You will contribute to design, development and documentation for a range of residential projects—from single homes to masterplanned communities.

Based in our Adelaide studio, you will work closely with the Design Manager and senior staff across concept design, 3D modelling, planning and construction

Qualifications

• Approximately 3–5 years' experience within residential architecture, building design or a related environment.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Architecture, Architectural Design or a related discipline.
• Strong residential design capability with an understanding of proportion, planning, materiality and contemporary housing design.
• Experience developing projects from concept design through planning and documentation stages.
• Good understanding of construction documentation, detailing and residential buildability, with a desire to continue developing these skills.
• Strong 3D modelling and visual communication skills.
• Experience with ArchiCAD is highly regarded; applicants with strong experience in comparable BIM/design software and a willingness to learn ArchiCAD are also encouraged to apply.
• Working knowledge of the NCC, Australian Standards and South Australian planning and building approval processes.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with consultants including structural, civil, energy, landscape and other project disciplines.
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to manage competing project priorities.
• Australian residential experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development and documentation of a diverse pipeline of residential projects.
• Work across multiple stages of a project from concept design through approvals and delivery.
• Collaborate with the Design Manager and senior team members.
• Assist with concept design, 3D modelling and visualisation, planning documentation, construction documentation and consultant coordination.
• Broaden technical and documentation experience while developing design capability.

Skills

3D modelling

Visual communication

Communication

Attention to detail

Residential experience

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

ArchiCAD

BIM software

Job description

Company Description

Adelaide Development Corporation (ADC) is a design-led property developer delivering premium homes, residential communities and commercial developments across South Australia.

Our in-house design studio works closely with the broader development, construction and marketing teams to create considered, high-quality projects from initial concept through to delivery. We are focused on thoughtful design, strong architectural outcomes and creating places that balance lifestyle, functionality, buildability and long-term value.

As ADC continues to grow, we are looking to expand our design team with people who are passionate about residential architecture, keen to develop their skills and interested in being involved in the complete development process.

Role Description

We are seeking an Architectural Designer / Graduate of Architecture with approximately 3–5 years of industry experience to join our in-house Design Studio.

Working closely with the Design Manager and senior members of the team, you will contribute to the design, development and documentation of a diverse pipeline of residential projects, including individual homes, townhouse developments and larger masterplanned communities.

The role provides an opportunity to be involved across multiple stages of a project rather than being limited to a single area of production. Depending on your experience, responsibilities will include concept design, 3D modelling and visualisation, planning documentation, construction documentation, consultant coordination and assisting projects through approvals and delivery.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who already has a strong foundation in residential design and is looking to broaden their technical and documentation experience while continuing to develop their design capability.

The position is full-time and based in our Adelaide studio, working collaboratively with our design, development, construction and marketing teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Approximately 3–5 years' experience within residential architecture, building design or a related environment.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Architecture, Architectural Design or a related discipline.
• Strong residential design capability with an understanding of proportion, planning, materiality and contemporary housing design.
• Experience developing projects from concept design through planning and documentation stages.
• Good understanding of construction documentation, detailing and residential buildability, with a desire to continue developing these skills.
• Strong 3D modelling and visual communication skills.
• Experience with ArchiCAD is highly regarded; applicants with strong experience in comparable BIM/design software and a willingness to learn ArchiCAD are also encouraged to apply.
• Working knowledge of the NCC, Australian Standards and South Australian planning and building approval processes.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with consultants including structural, civil, energy, landscape and other project disciplines.
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to manage competing project priorities.
• Confident communicator who enjoys working collaboratively as part of a small design team and broader development business.
• Australian residential experience is strongly preferred.

What We Offer

This role provides the opportunity to work within a growing, design-led development business and gain exposure well beyond traditional architectural documentation.

You will work directly with experienced design and development professionals, contribute to projects from early design through to construction, and have genuine opportunities to build capability across design, documentation, consultant coordination and project delivery.

We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong design instincts and a willingness to learn who wants to take greater ownership of projects as their experience develops.