Technical Architect (LATAM)

Utopia Design; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global project exposure

International team

Fully remote collaboration

From concept to realization

Luxury materials exposure

Job summary

Utopia seeks a technically strong Architect to translate design intent into fully coordinated, buildable documentation for boutique hospitality assets. You will work across design stages, focusing on technical development from RIBA 3 through construction, ensuring quality and coordination.

You should have 5–10 years in architectural design, a degree in Architecture, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and Navisworks. English fluency is required; remote collaboration is offered globally.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in architectural design.
• Experience on low-rise residential and hospitality projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Professional level of English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical design for high-end hospitality projects with buildability and coordination.
• Develop and manage coordinated Revit models and construction documentation.
• Coordinate architecture with structural, MEP, and interiors using BIM/Navisworks.
• Resolve multidisciplinary clashes and propose practical technical solutions.
• Prepare tender and construction-stage documentation aligned with codes and specs.
• Maintain quality control of models and drawings; flag risks early.
• Support façade and system detailing based on construction logic.
• Collaborate with procurement on technical specifications and materials.
• Support BIM modelers and contribute to internal standards and workflows.

Skills

Proficiency in Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

About The Company

Utopia is an ultra-luxury hospitality and lifestyle brand creating a global ecosystem of properties and experiences. We develop private villa retreats in beautiful locations around the world, each with high-end service. Utopia also offers a wider ecosystem of leisure experiences and services available both to those staying on property and to external visitors. Utopia designs and builds its properties in-house. Our projects span the full journey: from concept and architecture to construction, interiors, landscape, guest experience, and long-term operation. For architects and designers, this means contributing on properties from the ground up, with the ability to influence how each place is planned, built, and experienced. For hospitality professionals, it means collaborating with a brand where service is personal, attentive, and built around each guest’s stay. We’re a young, ambitious team with high standards and a hands-on approach. We value strong ideas, practical thinking, attention to detail, and people who are ready to take ownership of their part of each project. If you’re interested in architecture, design, hospitality, or guest experience, we invite you to explore opportunities with Utopia.

Technical Architect

We are looking for a technically strong and detail-oriented architect to collaborate with our design team within the real estate development business, focusing on boutique hospitality assets.

You will be responsible for translating the design intent into fully coordinated, precise, and buildable documentation. You will work across all design stages with a focus on technical development – from RIBA Stage 3 through construction, ensuring that the project’s quality, constructibility, and coordination are preserved throughout. You will collaborate with the broader design and engineering team and serve as a key point of contact for design problem-solving, system integration, and detailing.

This role is focused on the later design phases. Personal engagement in RIBA 3-5 will be around 75%, with early-stage design support and feasibility input up to 25%.

We expect you to be highly proficient in Revit (including parametric families, freeform modeling, and terrain modeling), with strong BIM coordination experience. You should also have a solid understanding of construction methodologies, materials, detailing, and multi-disciplinary integration. Experience with Navisworks is required; Rhino, AutoCAD, and Enscape are a plus.

Portfolio is a must for our selection process – Please share your portfolio (PDF or link) featuring renders, technical drawings, and built project photos (residential, villa, or hospitality). Please clearly indicate your personal contribution to each project (e.g., rendering only, technical detailing, or full project ownership) so we can understand your direct involvement in the design process.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical design for high-end hospitality projects, ensuring buildability and coordination
• Develop and manage coordinated Revit models and construction documentation
• Coordinate architecture with structural, MEP, and interiors using BIM / Navisworks
• Resolve multidisciplinary clashes and propose practical technical solutions
• Prepare tender and construction-stage documentation aligned with codes and specifications
• Maintain quality control of models and drawings; flag risks early
• Support façade and system detailing based on construction logic
• Collaborate with procurement on technical specifications and materials
• Support BIM modelers and contribute to internal technical standards and workflows

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture
• 5 to 10 years of experience in architectural design
• Experience working on low-rise residential and hospitality projects – private homes and villas, hotels and resorts
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and Navisworks
• Professional level of English, both written and verbal

What We Offer

• Global project exposure. Contribute to luxury hospitality projects across Europe, Africa, and Latin America.
• A truly international team. Collaborate across cultures, disciplines, and time zones with people bringing diverse perspectives and expertise.
• Remote collaboration. This opportunity is fully remote, giving you the flexibility to contribute from wherever suits you best.
• From concept to realization. Contribute across the full architectural journey, from early vision and planning to execution and operational experience.
• Exposure to luxury standards and materials. Engage with elevated design references, premium finishes, and globally inspired concepts.