Principal Architect – Design Director

Urban Ridge Supplies; Hyderabad City Taluka; On-site; PKR 11,598,000 - 20,296,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Ridge Supplies in Hyderabad, India is seeking a Principal Architect to lead the Architecture & Design office, directing multidisciplinary project delivery for hospitality, F&B, retail and mixed-use developments.

This role requires a seasoned leader with 12–18 years of experience, strong BIM proficiency, and the ability to coordinate with international teams, consultants, and clients to deliver design excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
• Registered Architect preferred.
• 12–18 years of professional experience in Architecture & Design.
• Minimum 5 years leading architectural teams or design departments.
• Proven experience delivering hospitality, F&B, restaurants, cafés, retail, commercial, and mixed-use projects.
• Strong knowledge of BIM methodologies and multidisciplinary project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Architecture & Design office in Hyderabad, ensuring efficient project delivery and operational excellence.
• Oversee planning, design, coordination, and execution of hospitality, F&B, retail, restaurant, commercial, and mixed-use projects.
• Review and approve concept designs, development packages, drawings, and construction documentation.
• Mentor Architects, BIM Managers, and other technical professionals; coordinate with international teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.

Skills

Architectural Leadership

Team Leadership

Project Management

BIM Coordination

Multidisciplinary Coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Registered Architect preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

BIM 360

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Principal Architect – Design Director

Location: Hyderabad, India
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished Principal Architect to lead our Architecture & Design team in Hyderabad. This is a leadership role responsible for managing the India design office, overseeing multidisciplinary project delivery, and ensuring design excellence across hospitality, F&B, retail, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

The successful candidate will combine exceptional architectural expertise with strong leadership and project management skills to drive innovation, mentor design teams, and deliver world-class architectural solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Architecture & Design office in Hyderabad, ensuring efficient project delivery and operational excellence.

• Oversee the planning, design, coordination, and execution of hospitality, F&B, retail, restaurant, commercial, and mixed-use projects.

• Review and approve concept designs, design development packages, technical drawings, and construction documentation.

• Manage and mentor Architects, Interior Designers, BIM Managers, BIM Architects, BIM Modelers, and other technical professionals.

• Coordinate with international project teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders throughout all project phases.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.

• Establish and maintain architectural design standards, BIM workflows, and best practices.

• Participate in design presentations, technical meetings, and client discussions.

• Provide technical guidance and resolve complex design and coordination challenges.

• Support project planning, resource allocation, and workload management.

• Ensure compliance with local building regulations, international codes, and industry standards.

• Promote innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement across the design team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.

• Registered Architect is preferred.

• 12–18 years of professional experience in Architecture & Design.

• Minimum 5 years of experience leading architectural teams or design departments.

• Proven experience delivering hospitality, F&B, restaurants, cafés, retail, commercial, and mixed-use projects.

• Strong knowledge of BIM methodologies and multidisciplinary project coordination.

• Advanced proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, BIM 360, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.

• Excellent understanding of construction documentation, design coordination, and project execution.

• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience working on international projects or GCC developments is highly desirable.

Key Competencies

• Architectural Leadership

• Hospitality & Retail Design

• F&B & Restaurant Design

• BIM Management & Coordination

• Project Planning & Delivery

• Design Quality Assurance

• Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Technical Problem Solving

• Client & Stakeholder Management

• Multidisciplinary Coordination

• Innovation & Sustainable Design

What We Offer

• Attractive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to lead a talented architecture and design team.

• Exposure to international hospitality, retail, and F&B projects.

• Dynamic, collaborative, and innovation-driven work environment.

• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

Ideal Candidate Background

We are looking for a seasoned architect with leadership experience in architecture and design consultancies or multidisciplinary design firms, specializing in hospitality, F&B, restaurants, cafés, retail, and commercial developments. Candidates with experience delivering projects for international brands and coordinating global design teams will be highly preferred.