Architectural Designer — Mixed-Use Urban Developments

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and pension contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Architectural Designer for their Benoni studio in Gauteng. The role focuses on conceptual and detailed design for vibrant mixed-use urban environments that integrate residential, commercial, and public spaces. The designer will lead through collaborations with planners, engineers, and clients.

The ideal candidate has strong conceptual design, excellent communication, and a passion for sustainable urban spaces, with SACAP registration preferred.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch).
• 5–7 years post-qualification experience in architectural design, focus on mixed-use/urban development.
• Demonstrable portfolio showing conceptual design and urban environment work.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative architectural concepts for mixed-use urban developments.
• Collaborate with planners, landscape architects, engineers and clients.
• Produce detailed drawings, 3D models, and visualisations with industry software.
• Ensure designs respond to site context, urban design principles, and sustainability goals.
• Assist in planning applications and design documentation.
• Work with project managers to deliver within budget and schedule.
• Research and integrate contemporary design trends and materials.
• Present proposals in design review meetings to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with consultants for design continuity.
• Contribute to overall creative direction of Benoni studio.

Skills

Conceptual design

Communication

Team collaboration

Urban design principles

Education

B.Arch or M.Arch

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Lumion/V-Ray

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Architectural Designer for their Benoni studio in Gauteng. The role focuses on conceptual and detailed design for vibrant mixed-use urban environments that integrate residential, commercial, and public spaces. The designer will lead through collaborations with planners, engineers, and clients.

The ideal candidate has strong conceptual design, excellent communication, and a passion for sustainable urban spaces, with SACAP registration preferred.