Lead Designer for Bespoke Residential Homes

Roussos Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ROUSSOS Recruitment partners with an established Adelaide residential builder to appoint a Lead Designer / Architect who can bring fresh ideas and a considered approach to its custom residential offering.

Based in Adelaide's western suburbs, you will lead client consultations, develop concepts from brief to construction documentation, and collaborate with three interior designers and the broader construction team to deliver cohesive, thoughtfully designed homes.

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in architectural or building design, ideally within bespoke residential projects.
• Experience managing the design process from initial brief through to developed concepts.
• Strong client communication and presentation skills.
• Understanding of residential construction, site constraints, budgets and buildability.
• Proficiency in ArchiCAD; Enscape experience advantageous.
• Architectural registration would be welcomed but not essential.
• Collaborative approach and enthusiasm for considered residential design.

Responsibilities

• Lead client consultations to understand design aspirations, lifestyle requirements and budgets.
• Assess site opportunities and constraints to develop tailored architectural concepts.
• Create functional, considered designs that balance aesthetics, buildability and budgets.
• Present design concepts and guide clients through key decisions.
• Collaborate with the Interior Design and construction teams to deliver cohesive outcomes.
• Develop 3D concepts and progress designs through documentation and construction.
• Contribute ideas to strengthen design processes and influence future projects.

Skills

Client consultations

Concept development

Presentation skills

Leadership

Residential design

Collaboration

Tools

ArchiCAD

Enscape

Job description

ROUSSOS Recruitment partners with an established Adelaide residential builder to appoint a Lead Designer / Architect who can bring fresh ideas and a considered approach to its custom residential offering.

Based in Adelaide's western suburbs, you will lead client consultations, develop concepts from brief to construction documentation, and collaborate with three interior designers and the broader construction team to deliver cohesive, thoughtfully designed homes.