Senior Architectural Designer - Lead Creative Projects

Placements24; East End (United States Virgin Islands); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Creative freedom

International studio environment

Professional growth support

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Senior Architectural Designer to lead design for projects based in Welkom, South Africa. You will drive conceptual design, develop compelling visuals, and collaborate with clients and teams to push creative boundaries.

With 10+ years in architectural design and a robust portfolio, you will mentor junior staff and implement innovative, sustainable design strategies across diverse project types.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture or related field.
• At least 10 years of architectural design experience focusing on conceptualization and visualization.
• Strong portfolio across diverse design styles.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptual design phase for major architectural projects, developing innovative and contextually relevant design concepts.
• Create high-quality visualisations, including renderings, mood boards, and presentation graphics, to effectively communicate design intent.
• Collaborate with project architects and technologists to ensure design feasibility and constructability.
• Engage directly with clients to understand their vision and guide them through the design process.
• Mentor and inspire junior design staff, fostering a culture of creativity and technical excellence.
• Research and integrate cutting-edge design trends, materials, and technologies into project work.

Skills

Creative leadership

Presentation skills

Client engagement

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Rhino

Grasshopper

3ds Max

V-Ray

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24 seeks a visionary Senior Architectural Designer to lead design for projects based in Welkom, South Africa. You will drive conceptual design, develop compelling visuals, and collaborate with clients and teams to push creative boundaries.

With 10+ years in architectural design and a robust portfolio, you will mentor junior staff and implement innovative, sustainable design strategies across diverse project types.