Principal Architect

PT Vienna Lux Cooperation; Provinsi Bali; On-site; IDR 576,473,000 - 936,768,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Vienna Lux Cooperation seeks a Principal Architect to lead Vienna Lux Design, overseeing quality, technical buildability, and consistency of residential projects in Bali. The ideal candidate will guide a team of 5–8 architects, ensure responsive design across tropical climates, and manage client communication from concept to permit approval.

Significant Bali villa experience and fluency in English are required; Indonesian language skills support team leadership and site coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or higher qualification.
• Minimum 7 years of professional architectural experience, incl. 3 years leading a design team.
• Strong portfolio of modern villas/residential projects built in Bali.
• Experience coordinating with structural and MEP teams.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and BIM tools (Revit, SketchUp, ArchiCAD).
• Fluent English for international client communication; Bahasa Indonesia for team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a design studio of 5–8 architects and drafters with clear direction.
• Develop architectural concepts and complete designs for modern villas and residences.
• Personally manage selected projects from brief to construction documents.
• Review drawings for quality, accuracy, and buildability before release.
• Coordinate drawings with structural, MEP, and project management teams.
• Present proposals to clients and manage feedback and revisions.
• Guide projects through permits and approvals (PBG, zoning, KKPR).
• Establish standard details, templates, and quality-control procedures.
• Mentor team members and provide regular performance feedback.
• Report progress, risks, and decisions to Managing Director; conduct site visits.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

ArchiCAD

BIM

Client communication

PBG permits

Tropical architecture

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

STRA registration (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

ArchiCAD

Job description

Vienna Lux Cooperation is looking for an experienced Principal Architect to lead our design studio (Vienna Lux Design) and take overall responsibility for the quality, technical accuracy, buildability, and consistency of our architectural work.

The ideal candidate has strong experience designing modern tropical villas in Bali and understands how architectural concepts must respond to the local climate, materials, construction methods, regulations, and site conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and provide overall architectural direction to a team of 5-8 architects and drafters.

Develop architectural concepts and complete designs for modern villas and residential developments.

Personally manage selected projects from the client brief through construction documentation.

Review drawing packages before release to ensure design quality, technical accuracy, coordination, compliance, and buildability.

Coordinate architectural drawings with structural, MEP, project-management, and site-supervision teams.

Set priorities, distribute work, monitor deadlines, and maintain the design team's workload and performance.

Present design proposals to clients and manage design feedback and revisions.

Guide projects through PBG and other applicable permit and approval processes.

Establish and improve standard details, drawing templates, checklists, and quality-control procedures.

Mentor team members and provide regular, documented performance feedback.

Report project progress, team capacity, design risks, and required decisions to the Managing Director.

Conduct site visits to verify design implementation and resolve technical issues when required.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or a higher relevant qualification.

At least 7 years of professional architectural experience, including at least 3 years leading a design team.

A strong portfolio of modern villas or residential projects that have been constructed in Bali.

Candidates must clearly explain their personal role and responsibilities for each submitted project.

Strong understanding of architectural design, construction drawings, detailing, materials, and buildability.

Strong knowledge of tropical architecture and construction conditions in Bali.

Experience coordinating architectural designs with structural and MEP systems.

Working knowledge of Bali permitting and approval processes, including PBG, zoning, and KKPR.

Proficiency in AutoCAD and at least one relevant design or BIM platform, such as SketchUp, Revit, or ArchiCAD.

Familiarity with architectural rendering and presentation tools.

Strong leadership, planning, quality-control, client-presentation, and decision-making skills.

Fluent written and spoken English is mandatory for international client communication and document review.

Willing to work from our Seminyak office and conduct regular project site visits.

Fluent Bahasa Indonesia for team leadership and contractor coordination.

Preferred Qualifications

Valid STRA registration.

An established professional network with Bali-based consultants, contractors, suppliers, or relevant authorities.

Experience working with international clients and high-end residential standards.

Experience in an integrated design, construction, supervision, or design-and-build environment.

Proficiency in German is an advantage.