Architectural Designer (Property Development - Based in JB)

Randstad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an Architectural Designer to drive design direction for large-scale residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, ensuring regulatory alignment and feasibility. The role requires coordinating with external consultants and internal teams to meet constructability and cost targets, while maintaining strong communication with stakeholders.

The position is based in Johor Bahru with on-site responsibilities and involvement in multi-phase projects, aiming to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Architecture from a reputable university.
• 2–5 years of experience in architectural design or design management, preferably with high-rise or large-scale mixed-use developments.

Responsibilities

• Formulate architectural concepts, preliminary layouts, and site massing for high-density, multi-phase developments.
• Evaluate land-use guidelines, plot ratios, and submissions to optimize site yield.
• Produce conceptual presentations, 3D visualizations, and design packages for leadership and municipal submissions.
• Coordinate with external consultants, structural engineers, and technical teams to align design with constructability and cost targets.
• Perform regular site visits and cross-department coordination to resolve design conflicts during execution.

Skills

Architectural design

Coordination

Communication

Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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Architectural Designer (Property Development - Based in JB)

About the Company
A premier property development group behind landmark, large-scale projects. Backed by long standing development expertise, the project portfolio elevates lifestyle standards.

About the Job
As an Architectural Designer within our development division, you will drive the design direction, authority compliance, and technical feasibility for large-scale residential, commercial, and mixed-use components within flagship developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate architectural concepts, preliminary layouts, and site massing strategies for high-density, multi-phase developments.
• Evaluate local land-use guidelines, plot ratios, and technical requirements (e.g., MBJB/local council submissions) to optimize site yield.
• Produce conceptual presentations, 3D visualizations, and detailed design packages for executive leadership and municipal submissions.
• Manage and coordinate with external architectural consultants, structural engineers, and technical teams to ensure design intent aligns with constructability and cost targets.
• Perform regular site visits and cross-department coordination with project management and commercial teams to resolve design conflicts during execution.

Skills & Qualifications Needed

Education: Bachelor's in Architecture in an equivalent recognized architectural degree from a reputable university.

Experience: Minimum 2-5 years of working experience in architectural design or design management, preferably with experience handling high-rise residential or large-scale mixed-use developments.

Technical Skills

High proficiency in industry-standard design software, including AutoCAD

Sound knowledge of local planning guidelines, Uniform Building By-Laws (UBBL), zoning regulations, and submission processes in Malaysia.

Soft Skills & Language

Strong technical coordination skills with the ability to bridge internal commercial goals and external consultant deliverables.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills (fluency in Mandarin is an added advantage to facilitate project stakeholder coordination).