Design-Driven Associate Architect (Masterplanning & Mixed-Use)

MADE Careers; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Enhanced annual leave and pension

Employee owned practice

Learning and professional development

Job summary

MADE Careers in Birmingham is seeking a design-led Associate or Associate Director to join its growing studio. You will lead design across a varied portfolio, generating strong ideas from inception through development, and collaborate with clients and consultants.

The role emphasizes leading design teams, masterplanning experience, and a broad, multi-sector approach. Hybrid and flexible working, enhanced annual leave, and an employee-owned practice are offered as part of a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Associate level or above within a recognised architecture or design practice.
• Standout, design-led portfolio across a mix of sectors and project types.
• Strong conceptual design ability and architectural judgement.
• Masterplanning experience within the portfolio would be particularly valuable.
• Experience on larger scale, mixed-use, regeneration or complex projects advantageous.
• Excellent sketching, graphic communication and presentation skills.
• Confidence leading design teams and presenting ideas to clients.
• Able to work across different scales, sectors and stages rather than being defined by one specialism.
• Collaborative, ambitious and keen to contribute to a growing studio.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design direction of projects from early concept onwards.
• Develop strong architectural and masterplanning ideas.
• Lead design reviews, workshops and client presentations.
• Guide and inspire project teams.
• Work collaboratively across architecture, urban design and other disciplines.
• Build strong relationships with clients and consultants.
• Contribute to the wider creative direction and growth of the Birmingham studio.

Skills

Design-led portfolio

Leadership of design teams

Masterplanning experience

Client presentations

Strong conceptual design

Job description

MADE Careers in Birmingham is seeking a design-led Associate or Associate Director to join its growing studio. You will lead design across a varied portfolio, generating strong ideas from inception through development, and collaborate with clients and consultants.

The role emphasizes leading design teams, masterplanning experience, and a broad, multi-sector approach. Hybrid and flexible working, enhanced annual leave, and an employee-owned practice are offered as part of a comprehensive benefits