Senior Architect

Urban Design Collaborative (UDC) India; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Design Collaborative (UDC) India in Coimbatore is seeking a Senior Architect for on-site leadership of interior, architectural, and urban design projects from concept to completion. You will coordinate with clients and consultants, guide junior staff, ensure design solutions meet aesthetic and functional goals, and contribute to research collaborations while integrating digital workflows.

The role requires a strong portfolio and proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, and Adobe

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Architecture and Architectural Design, with demonstrated experience leading complex design projects.
• Candidates should possess skills in Project Management, including planning, coordination, budgeting, and stakeholder communication.
• Candidates should possess skills related to Integration and relevant Software Development or digital tool workflows, enabling effective coordination of design and documentation processes.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and documentation software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite) is highly beneficial.
• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited institution; registration or eligibility for registration as an architect is an advantage.
• Several years of experience in architectural practice, preferably with exposure to urban design, interiors, and multi-disciplinary collaboration.
• Strong design portfolio, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and buildability.
• Effective communication skills, team leadership capabilities, and readiness to work on-site in Coimbatore.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural and interior design projects from concept through completion.
• Develop design proposals, detailed drawings, and documentation.
• Coordinate with clients and consultants, guiding junior team members.
• Oversee project timelines, manage resources, and monitor quality standards.
• Contribute to design reviews and participate in research collaborations when required.
• Support integration of digital tools and workflows within the practice.

Skills

Architecture

Architectural Design

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Team Leadership

Urban Design

Building Codes

Education

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Company Description

Urban Design Collaborative (UDC) is a design firm that delivers comprehensive interior, architectural, and urban design solutions. The practice emphasizes how detailed architectural elements shape broader urban contexts, seeking elegant and contemporary responses to both creative and practical challenges. UDC’s projects cover a wide range of scales, offering opportunities to work on design problems from interiors to city-level interventions. The firm is also active in research and academia, engaging in progressive dialogues with local and international institutions. Team members benefit from an environment that values design excellence, critical thinking, and collaboration across disciplines.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Senior Architect role is based at UDC’s studio in Coimbatore. The Senior Architect will lead architectural and interior design projects from concept through completion, including developing design proposals, detailed drawings, and documentation. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating with clients and consultants, guiding junior team members, and ensuring that design solutions respond to both aesthetic and functional requirements within an urban context. The role involves overseeing project timelines, managing resources, and monitoring quality standards throughout design and execution. The Senior Architect will also contribute to design reviews, participate in research and academic collaborations when required, and support integration of digital tools and workflows within the practice.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Architecture and Architectural Design, with demonstrated experience leading complex design projects.
• Candidates should possess skills in Project Management, including planning, coordination, budgeting, and stakeholder communication.
• Candidates should possess skills related to Integration and relevant Software Development or digital tool workflows, enabling effective coordination of design and documentation processes.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and documentation software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite) is highly beneficial.
• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited institution; registration or eligibility for registration as an architect is an advantage.
• Several years of experience in architectural practice, preferably with exposure to urban design, interiors, and multi-disciplinary collaboration.
• Strong design portfolio, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and buildability.
• Effective communication skills, team leadership capabilities, and readiness to work on-site in Coimbatore.