Project Architect

K Square Architects; Chennai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse architectural & interior proj.

Exposure to all project stages

Ownership of projects

Collaborative work environment

Career growth within practice

Job summary

K Square Architects in Chennai is seeking an experienced Architect to lead architectural and interior design efforts across diverse projects. You will develop concepts, create detailed drawings, and ensure cohesive integration of architectural and interior elements from concept through to construction.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients and consultants, supervising drawings, and delivering design proposals on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (B.Arch).
• 45 years of relevant professional experience in an architectural or interior design practice.
• Candidates with experience across both architecture and interior design projects will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architectural design & development: develop concepts, schematic designs and design development proposals; prepare plans, elevations, sections and drawings; translate concepts into feasible solutions; ensure functional planning and design consistency.
• Interior design: develop interior layouts and design proposals for residential, commercial and other project types; prepare furniture layouts, ceiling plans, flooring layouts and elevations; coordinate architectural and interior design elements.
• Technical documentation: prepare and review architectural working drawings and construction details; develop plans, sections, elevations, schedules and specifications; ensure accuracy and consistency across drawing sets; coordinate drawings with structural and MEP consultants.
• Project coordination: coordinate with clients, consultants, vendors and project teams; assist in design presentations and client discussions; monitor design development and drawing deliverables per project timelines.

Education

B.Arch

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Architectural Design & Development

• Develop architectural concepts, schematic designs and design development proposals.
• Prepare architectural plans, elevations, sections and detailed drawings.
• Translate design concepts into practical and technically feasible solutions.
• Ensure functional planning, spatial efficiency and design consistency.

2. Interior Design

• Develop interior layouts and design proposals for residential, commercial and other project types.
• Prepare furniture layouts, reflected ceiling plans, flooring layouts and interior elevations.
• Understand materials, finishes, lighting and detailing requirements.
• Coordinate architectural and interior design elements.

3. Technical Documentation

• Prepare and review architectural working drawings and construction details.
• Develop detailed plans, sections, elevations, schedules and specifications.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency across drawing sets.
• Coordinate architectural drawings with structural and MEP consultants.

4. Project Coordination

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, vendors and project teams.
• Assist in design presentations and client discussions.
• Coordinate with site teams to resolve design and drawing-related issues.
• Monitor design development and drawing deliverables as per project timelines.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp.
• Strong understanding of architectural planning and design principles.
• Good knowledge of construction techniques, materials and detailing.
• Experience in architectural and interior working drawings.
• Ability to independently manage assigned design and documentation tasks.
• Good communication, coordination and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet project deadlines.

Eligibility & Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (B.Arch).
• 45 years of relevant professional experience in an architectural or interior design practice.
• Candidates with experience across both architecture and interior design projects will be preferred.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on diverse architectural and interior design projects.
• Exposure to all stages of project development, from conceptual design to execution.
• Opportunity to take ownership of projects and responsibilities.
• A collaborative and professionally engaging work environment.
• Career growth within an established architecture and interior design practice.