Facade Designer

SAHVIA; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SAHVIA in Tamil Nadu, India, is seeking a full-time Facade Designer to translate architectural intent into practical facade solutions and coordinate with architects, engineers and contractors.

The role focuses on developing detailed facade concepts, designing cladding and glazing systems, preparing shop drawings, and supporting structural, thermal and sustainability considerations for facade elements in line with local codes and project specifications.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have strong skills in Facade and Facade Design, balancing aesthetics with performance.
• Experience with Cladding and Glazing systems for various building types.
• Proficiency in Shop Drawings and coordinating facade-related drawings.
• Qualifications in architecture, civil engineering, structural engineering, or related field.
• Experience with CAD/BIM tools (AutoCAD, Revit) and 3D visualization is advantageous.
• Knowledge of local building codes and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review shop drawings for facade elements.
• Design cladding and glazing systems and coordinate with project teams.
• Support structural, thermal and sustainability considerations for facade elements.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and contractors to ensure design compliance.
• Provide technical input during design reviews, site coordination, and quality checks.

Skills

Facade design

Cladding systems

Shop drawings

CAD/BIM tools

Communication

Coordination

Problem-solving

Education

Architecture or Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

3D visualization

Job description

Company Description

SAHVIA is a specialist consultancy focused on facade engineering, signage and wayfinding, branding design, and lighting design for facades, interiors, and landscapes. The company also provides Building Maintenance Unit (BMU) services and project management consultancy (PMC) with QC/QS capabilities, serving clients across South East Asia, India, and the Middle East. SAHVIA supports a wide range of projects, including residential, commercial, mixed-use developments, high-rise towers, hospitals, hotels, IT parks, and industrial facilities. Its approach combines aesthetic design with performance-focused solutions, emphasizing energy efficiency, thermal, acoustic and visual comfort, safety, and maintainable facade systems.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Facade Designer role based in Tamil Nadu, India. The Facade Designer will develop detailed facade concepts, translate architectural intent into practical design solutions, and coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors. Daily responsibilities include preparing and reviewing shop drawings, designing cladding and glazing systems, and supporting structural, thermal, and sustainability considerations for facade elements. The role involves collaborating with project teams to ensure design compliance with safety standards, local regulations, and project specifications, as well as providing technical input during design reviews, site coordination, and quality checks.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Facade and Facade Design, with the ability to integrate aesthetics and performance requirements.
• Candidates should possess experience in Cladding and Glazing systems, including material selection and detailing for various building types.
• Candidates should possess proficiency in Shop Drawings, including the preparation, interpretation, and coordination of facade-related technical drawings.
• Relevant qualifications in architecture, civil engineering, structural engineering, or a closely related field are beneficial.
• Experience with CAD/BIM tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, or similar) and 3D visualization software is advantageous.
• Knowledge of facade structural behavior, thermal performance, and local building codes is preferred.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.