Project Leader - Architecture and Urban Design

Facade Today; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City Collective is seeking a Project Leader – Architecture and Urban Design to join our Adelaide team. You will guide multidisciplinary design efforts, shaping urban futures and architecture with a delivery‑driven mindset.

Lead client relationships and project teams, integrating zoning, economics, and placemaking to deliver thoughtful spaces. Expect strong collaboration, ongoing growth, and a role that values leadership and design excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban design, planning, architecture or related field.
• Master’s degree in architecture is required.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in design projects.
• Licensed Architect preferred for leadership and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Own design narratives and presentation materials to articulate design intent.
• Lead project teams, guiding design process from concept through documentation.
• Apply design thinking with building codes, constructability and economics.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, manage communication and timelines.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and knowledge sharing.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban design, planning, architecture or related field

Master’s degree in architecture

3-5 years of professional experience

Licensed Architect preferred

Autonomy to lead projects with leadership support

Interest in Urban Design

Tools

Revit

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Rhino

Bluebeam

Enscape

Twinmotion

D5 Render

Nano Banana Pro and other AI tools

Job description

City Collective | Who We Are and Why You’ll Love Us

City Collective’s mission is to create remarkable places for people. Through our innovative and CREATIVE process, we simplify complexity to deliver exceptional design solutions.

We trademark ourselves proudly as:

• Innovative: We are energized by progress.
• Mission-Driven: We believe our Client’s mission is our challenge.
• Bold: We're bold enough to imagine a better future.
• Collaborative: We convene the best ideas, evidence, and expertise.

Your Next Big Opportunity | Project Leader – Architecture and Urban Design

You will be a part of a multidisciplinary design team, working with the leadership of Associate Principals and Principals, that play a critical role in shaping the future of cities, districts, and communities through the integrated design of both urban design and architecture. We believe that truly transformative ideas must be actionable — grounded in delivery, economics, and regulatory reality — while also pioneering innovations for our communities and our industry.

Our knowledge and experience in delivering buildings informs how we approach urban design — ensuring that master plans have a clear path of realization. In turn, our commitment to enduring urban design philosophies steers how we conceive, design, and deliver architecture that contributes meaningfully to the broader fabric of a place.

What You’ll Be Owning

Design Approach

• Craft compelling design narratives, approaches, solutions, reports, and presentations that clearly articulate design intent.
• Provide leadership to project teams to execute drawings, diagrams, design illustrations, and digital models to produce thoughtful and compelling design solutions.

Project Leadership

• Own client leadership
• Own project team leadership; guide design process and advancement

Design Thinking

• Integrate architecture insights by applyingeffective best practices in building design, building code, constructability, and development economics into architectural design solutions.
• Integrate placemaking insights by applying effective examples for streets, plazas, parks, and landscapes directly intourbandesign solutions.
• Interpret zoning, planning requirements, and building codes while incorporating economic insights to inform design decisions.

Communication / Project Management

• Engage in clear, proactive communication with stakeholders and team members, incorporating timely feedback into your work.
• Self-manage tasks and coordinate design activities from ideation to resolution, ensuring efficient execution and alignment with project standards.

Self Leadership & Professional Development

• Continuously update your technical skills and design knowledge by staying aware of evolving trends and best practices.
• Contribute to a collaborative work environment by sharing insights, supporting peer reviews, and taking full ownership of your professional growth.

Is This You?

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban design, planning, architecture or related field required
• Master’s degree in architecture required
• 3-5 years of professional experience required
• Ready for the next step in their career
• Looking for greater project ownership and responsibility
• Experience in residential, mixed-use and sports/community projects preferred
• Wants the autonomy to lead projects, supported by a highly experienced leadership team
• Licensed Architect preferred
• Interest and/or appreciation for Urban Design preferred

Essential Skills

• Unrelenting eagerness to learn and grow
• Openness to other’s points-of-view
• Obsessed with solving real world issues
• Experience working across a range ofbuildingtypologies
• Proficiency is public speaking and client presentations
• Proficiency inRevitrequired
• Proficiency inInDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop required
• Proficiency in Rhino is preferred
• Proficiency in Bluebeam is preferred
• Proficiency inEnscape, Twinmotion,D5 Renderpreferred
• Proficiency in Nano Banana Proand other AI Design Tools strongly preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate with different levels of staff
• High level attention to detail andorganizationalskills

Location Overview

Candidates will be considered for our Adelaide location only. Candidate must reside in metro Adelaide, Australia and have authorization for employment in Australia.