Senior Architect (Designer)

Weekday AI; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday AI in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India seeks a Senior Architect to drive architectural design from development through construction documentation. The role requires design sensibility and technical rigour to ensure the architectural intent is beautifully conceived and precisely buildable.

Lead high-rise residential projects, supervise junior architects and drafters, review drawings, and coordinate with structural, MEP, and landscape consultants for integrated design.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of architectural design experience.
• High-rise residential experience mandatory.
• B.Arch qualification.
• Expert proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit / BIM preferred.
• Strong detailing skills — facades, joinery, material interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design development for assigned projects.
• Prepare and review architectural drawings — plans, sections, elevations, and details.
• Develop construction documentation packages — GFC drawings, schedules, specifications.
• Coordinate with structural, MEP, and landscape consultants for design integration.
• Review and approve shop drawings and material submittals for architectural elements.
• Conduct site visits to verify architectural execution quality.
• Guide and review work of junior architects and draftspersons in the team.
• Participate in client design presentations and respond to design queries.

Skills

Design Development

Architecture

Residential

Education

B.Arch qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Job description

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 1000000 - Rs 1800000 (ie INR 10 - 18 LPA)

Min Experience: 8+ years
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
JobType: full-time

The Senior Architect drives the architectural design of projects — from design development through construction documentation. This role requires both design sensibility and technical rigour, ensuring that the architectural intent is beautifully conceived and precisely buildable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design development for assigned projects
• Prepare and review architectural drawings — plans, sections, elevations, and details
• Develop construction documentation packages — GFC drawings, schedules, specifications
• Coordinate with structural, MEP, and landscape consultants for design integration
• Review and approve shop drawings and material submittals for architectural elements
• Conduct site visits to verify architectural execution quality
• Guide and review work of junior architects and draftspersons in the team
• Participate in client design presentations and respond to design queries

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

• Drawing delivery: All architectural drawings issued per programme — zero delays to site
• Quality: Zero site-rejected drawings due to design errors
• Coordination: All consultant coordination completed before GFC drawing issue

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5+ years of architectural design experience
• High-rise residential experience mandatory
• B.Arch qualification
• Expert proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit / BIM preferred
• Strong detailing skills — facades, joinery, material interfaces

Must-have skills

Design Development, architecture, Residential

Good-to-have skills

High-rise, Luxury, GFC