Freelance Architectural Concept Designer - Remote

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 207,000 - 372,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Competitive rates

Global project exposure

Portfolio growth opportunities

Flexible engagement terms

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking freelance Architectural Concept Designers to contribute innovative initial concepts for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. The role is remote, offering flexible collaboration with an international design team and exposure to diverse client briefs.

Ideal candidates will showcase a strong concept portfolio, proficiency in SketchUp, Rhino, 3ds Max, V-Ray, or Lumion, and the ability to translate ideas into compelling visuals.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field, or demonstrable experience.
• Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual design and creativity.
• Proven experience generating architectural concepts across project types.
• Proficiency in SketchUp, Rhino, 3ds Max, V-Ray, Lumion or similar.
• Strong hand-sketching, form, and composition sense.
• Excellent visual communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines as a freelancer.
• Collaborative spirit with openness to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Generate innovative architectural concepts for diverse project types.
• Develop concepts via sketches, renderings, mood boards, massing studies.
• Collaborate remotely with design team to refine concepts.
• Research trends, materials, technologies to inspire ideas.
• Create visual presentations for clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure timely delivery of conceptual deliverables per timelines.
• Adapt approaches to different scales and contexts.

Skills

Conceptual design

Hand sketching

Time management

Communication

Independent working

Education

Degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

SketchUp

Rhino

3ds Max

V-Ray

Lumion

Job description

Placements24 is seeking freelance Architectural Concept Designers to contribute innovative initial concepts for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. The role is remote, offering flexible collaboration with an international design team and exposure to diverse client briefs.

Ideal candidates will showcase a strong concept portfolio, proficiency in SketchUp, Rhino, 3ds Max, V-Ray, or Lumion, and the ability to translate ideas into compelling visuals.