Senior Designer (Architecture)

AEDAS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture design firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Designer to develop and refine design and documentation. Responsibilities include coordinating with clients, preparing architectural drawings, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and 5-8 years of experience, with proficiency in BIM and Adobe tools. This role offers the chance to work in a multidisciplinary team and contribute to significant projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience from concept through design development.
• Experience in large scale, hotel, mixed-use development will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with statutory submissions and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine conceptual, schematic, and detailed designs.
• Prepare and manage architectural drawings and documentation.
• Coordinate design input with consultants and contractors.

Skills

Proficiency in conceptual and technical design

Effective problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills

Understanding of built environment trends

Understanding of environmental sustainability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Tools

BIM (Revit Architecture)

Bluebeam

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Aedas is one of the world’s leading architecture design practices with a core mission to create inspiring designs that enhance the built environment and enrich lives — today and for future generations. Aedas leverages on its global network of expertise and deep understanding of local culture to deliver design solutions tailored to the nuances and needs of the communities we design for. We take a holistic design approach to sustainability with the goal of maximising benefits to the natural environment and communities, thereby building a better environment in which to work, live, play, and learn.

Aedas operates from 3 principal Design Centres in Asia, Europe and the Middle East with a global network of 13 offices and over 1,000 staff spanning 4 continents.

With a commitment to design excellence, we offer expertise in Architecture, Interior Design, Master Planning and Urban Design, across a broad range of sectors including Commercial, Residential, Mixed-Use, Education, Hospitality (including Integrated Resorts), Retail, Transportation, Aviation, Civic & Cultural, and Sports & Leisure.

Job Summary

Develops and refines design and documentation. Coordinates with clients, consultants, and contractors. Delivers project components with growing autonomy and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine conceptual, schematic, and detailed designs.
• Prepare and manage architectural drawings and documentation, including revisions.
• Coordinate design input with consultants, contractors, and external design teams.
• Participate in meetings and site visits.
• Conduct compliance checks according to statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Support project leaders with change documentation.

Key Competencies

• Proficiency in conceptual and technical design.
• Ability to produce and coordinate comprehensive project documentation.
• Effective problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Able to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Good understanding of built environment trends, technologies, digital tools, workflows.
• Good understanding of environmental sustainability and green building methods.

Requirements & Attributes

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or equivalent qualifications
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience from concept through design development and construction documentation;
• Experience in large scale, hotel, mixed use development will be an advantage
• Proficient in BIM (Revit Architecture), Bluebeam and Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign)
• Familiarity with statutory submissions and controls, along with a strong understanding of local regulations and codes
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Other professional certifications such as GMAP or GMAAP and UD Assessor will be an advantage