Junior Designer (Architecture)

Weekday 1; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday 1 is seeking a Senior Architect to lead architectural design development and execution for high-rise residential projects in Bengaluru. You will coordinate with consultants, prepare detailed drawings, and ensure construction documentation aligns with design intent.

Required: 4+ years of experience and a B.Arch, with strong AutoCAD proficiency and knowledge of Revit/BIM workflows. This is a full-time role based on-site in Bengaluru, offering growth and client-facing exposure.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional architectural design experience, preferably in residential projects.
• Mandatory experience in high-rise residential architecture.
• B.Arch qualification from a recognised institution.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD; knowledge of Revit and BIM workflows preferred.
• Experience coordinating with structural, MEP, landscape, and other consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design development for high-rise residential projects.
• Prepare and review detailed architectural drawings including plans, sections, elevations.
• Develop construction documentation packages with GFC drawings, schedules, specifications, and architectural details.
• Coordinate with structural, MEP, landscape, and other consultants.
• Review architectural shop drawings and material submittals for design compliance.
• Conduct regular site visits to verify execution and materials.
• Identify and resolve design and technical issues during construction.
• Engage in client design presentations and communicate solutions.
• Guide junior architects and drafters.
• Ensure consistency between design intent and site execution.
• Contribute to project documentation throughout lifecycle.

Skills

Architectural design

Construction documentation

Site execution

Client communication

Mentoring juniors

Quality control

Project coordination

Education

B.Arch degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM workflows

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: ₹ 1200000 - ₹ 1500000 (ie INR 12-15 LPA)

Experience: 4+ yrs

Location: Bengaluru

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an experienced and detail-orientedSenior Architectto lead architectural design development and execution for high-rise residential projects. The role requires strong expertise inarchitectural design, construction documentation, detailing, consultant coordination, and site execution.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of high-rise residential architecture and the ability to take projects from design development through construction documentation and execution. You will work closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal design teams to ensure architectural intent is translated accurately into high-quality built environments.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design development for assignedhigh-rise residential projects.
• Prepare and review detailed architectural drawings, includingplans, sections, elevations, and construction details.
• Develop comprehensive construction documentation packages, includingGFC drawings, schedules, specifications, and architectural details.
• Coordinate with structural, MEP, landscape, and other consultants to ensure effective design integration.
• Review architectural shop drawings and material submittals for compliance with approved designs and specifications.
• Conduct regular site visits to verify architectural execution, workmanship, materials, and design compliance.
• Identify and resolve design and technical issues arising during construction.
• Participate in client design presentations and communicate architectural concepts and technical solutions effectively.
• Respond to client, consultant, contractor, and site-team design queries.
• Guide, mentor, and review the work of junior architects and draftspersons.
• Maintain consistency between design intent, construction documentation, and site execution.
• Contribute to design coordination, detailing, quality reviews, and project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 4+ years of professional architectural design experience, preferably across residential projects.
• Mandatory experience in high-rise residential architecture.
• B.Arch qualificationfrom a recognised institution.
• Expert proficiency inAutoCADwith strong experience preparing detailed architectural drawings.
• Working knowledge ofRevit and BIM workflowsis preferred.
• Strong expertise in architectural detailing, particularlyfacades, joinery, material interfaces, and construction details.
• Strong understanding of construction documentation, GFC drawings, schedules, specifications, and technical detailing.
• Experience coordinating withstructural, MEP, landscape, and other specialist consultants.
• Practical understanding of site execution and the ability to identify discrepancies between drawings and actual construction.
• Experience reviewing shop drawings, material samples, and architectural submittals.
• Strong design-development and technical problem-solving capabilities.
• Good client-facing, presentation, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to guide junior architects and draftspersons while maintaining high design and documentation standards.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, quality, and architectural consistency.
• Ability to manage multiple design and execution priorities while meeting project timelines.