Architect Design Specialist

Sani/Ikos Group; Madrid; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Flexible working model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Sani/Ikos Group in Madrid is seeking an experienced architect specializing in hospitality design. You will be responsible for developing architectural concepts, executing feasibility studies, and collaborating closely with various teams to ensure the alignment of design quality with brand standards.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Architecture, at least five years of experience in hospitality projects, and proficiency in relevant design tools. The role offers opportunities for professional growth along with a competitive remuneration package and private health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in hospitality architecture and concept design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating hospitality concept design projects.
• Knowledge of hospitality planning principles and guest experience design.

Responsibilities

• Support architectural concept and design development for resorts.
• Research hospitality trends and architectural innovations.
• Prepare concept presentations and ensure alignment with brand standards.

Skills

Hospitality concept design

Architectural creativity

AutoCAD proficiency

Visual communication

Education

Degree in Architecture

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Rhino

Revit

Job description

Job Overview

At the Sani/Ikos Group we take hospitality very seriously. As we expand with new resort openings almost annually, our core purpose remains the same: encouraging guests to experience the Magic of togetherness as the World’s Leading Family & Beach Resort.

Location: Madrid, Spain. Employment type: Indefinite. Department: Property.

Responsibilities

• Architectural concept and design development: support creation of architectural concepts during Stages 1–3, assist in feasibility studies, site analysis, master planning, and massing studies; contribute to hospitality planning strategies for guestrooms, public spaces, wellness, F&B, and back‑of‑house areas.
• Research & benchmarking: research hospitality trends, architectural innovations, luxury benchmarks, and emerging design approaches; analyse competitor projects and international references to support product differentiation and sustainability initiatives.
• Design documentation & presentation: prepare concept presentations, layouts, diagrams, sketches, and visual architectural documentation; support internal and external presentations to leadership teams and stakeholders; ensure all creative outputs align with brand standards and product strategy.
• Cross‑functional collaboration: coordinate closely with Interior Design, Delivery, Sales, Marketing and Operations teams during concept stages; support coordination with external consultants during early project phases; facilitate handover into design development and delivery stages.
• Design quality: maintain high standards of architectural creativity, presentation quality, and design consistency; support the evolution of the company’s hospitality architectural language and product vision.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture and a minimum of 5 years of experience in hospitality architecture and concept design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating hospitality concept design and planning projects.
• Knowledge of hospitality planning principles and guest experience design; experience within luxury hospitality projects preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Forma, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, or equivalent design and visualization tools.
• Fluent English required; Greek and/or Spanish preferred.
• Strong conceptual and creative architectural thinking, spatial design sensitivity, visual communication and presentation capabilities, research and benchmarking awareness, and a collaborative and proactive mindset.

What We Offer

• Team: Becoming a member of an organization that cares about its people, the environment, and local communities.
• Grow: Opportunities for learning, professional development, and career advancement.
• Care: Competitive remuneration package, private health insurance, and flexible working model.