Architectural Design Lead | Hybrid & Mentorship

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Architectural Design Lead to guide a talented team in Stellenbosch. You will oversee from concept through construction documentation, shaping distinctive designs and mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates will have a proven leadership track record, a strong design vision, and proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D rendering. The role offers collaboration with clients and consultants in a dynamic, creative firm.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Architect with design leadership experience.
• Proven track record of leading design teams on complex projects.
• Outstanding portfolio demonstrating creativity, technical skill, and aesthetics.
• Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D modeling/rendering software.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from concept to final documentation for key projects.
• Inspire and mentor junior architectural staff with design direction.
• Develop innovative, contextually appropriate design solutions using advanced visualization.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and project managers to ensure design integrity.
• Stay current with trends in architecture, sustainability, and new technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Design vision

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Registered Architect (PrArch)

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

3D rendering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Architectural Design Lead to guide a talented team in Stellenbosch. You will oversee from concept through construction documentation, shaping distinctive designs and mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates will have a proven leadership track record, a strong design vision, and proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D rendering. The role offers collaboration with clients and consultants in a dynamic, creative firm.