Design Architect - Associate level

Bespoke Careers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bespoke Careers is seeking a talented senior project architect in Sydney to lead multi-residential design projects through all design stages. You will shape concepts, drive design excellence, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with clients and authorities.

We value Revit expertise, a strong design portfolio, and leadership skills to deliver high-quality documentation and compelling presentations to stakeholders in a fast-paced studio environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Architecture.
• Knowledge of Australian market and local building codes.
• Proficient in Revit strongly preferred.
• Experience working on multi-res residential, mixed-use, retail, industrial sectors.
• Design portfolio and ability to communicate design thinking.

Responsibilities

• Drive design excellence across projects with innovative architecture and aesthetics.
• Contribute to design culture via reviews, workshops, learning.
• Participate in feasibility studies and concept design.
• Represent the firm at client meetings and industry panels.
• Lead design delivery with high-quality docs and coordination.
• Develop design material for client meetings and competitions.
• Bridge creative vision with functional and commercial needs.
• Master 3D modelling/visualisation (Revit, Enscape) to iterate quickly.
• Integrate sustainable design and high-performance strategies.
• Mentor junior/intermediate staff on design methods.
• Translate briefs into compelling concept narratives and visuals.
• Navigate stakeholders including authorities to secure buy-in.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Design thinking

Education

Tertiary qualification in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Job description

Talented senior architect to lead projects particularly in design stages

An Australian design practice are seeking a senior project architect to lead projects and provide expertise in multi residential design. The ideal candidate is a confident, well-rounded design leader with strong conceptual skills and Revit expertise. This role will suit someone who has proven ability to manage complex projects and collaborate with project teams to deliver outstanding results.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive design excellence across diverse project typologies, ensuring a consistent high standard of architectural innovation and aesthetic rigor
• Contribute to the studios’ design culture, including design reviews, workshops critiquing work-in-progress, and fostering an environment of continuous learning
• Participate in feasibility studies and concept design proposals
• Represent the firm at client meetings, external design review panels and industry forums
• Lead the delivery of design outcomes, ensuring high-quality documentation and seamless coordination
• Develop and present design materials for client meetings, competitions, and stakeholder reviews
• Collaborate with Directors to bridge the gap between creative vision, functional requirements, and commercial viability
• Demonstrate mastery in 3D modelling and visualisation tools (e.g., Revit, Enscape) to iterate designs rapidly
• Integrate sustainable design principles and high-performance building strategies into every project stage, beyond just compliance
• Mentor junior and intermediate staff, providing guidance on design methodology and professional development
• Translate complex briefs into compelling concept narratives and visual presentations that resonate with clients and stakeholders
• Negotiate and navigate complex stakeholder environments, including local authorities and community groups, to secure project buy-in

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Architecture
• Knowledge of Australian market and local building codes
• Proficient in Revit strongly preferred
• Experience working on sectors multi res,mixed use, retail. industrial and other sectors
• Design portfolio and abilityto communicate design thinking
• Strong team leadership skills

Benefits and Culture

• Opportunity for career growth
• Diversity, inclusion, and mentoring programs

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