Global Head of Architecture — Hospitality & Luxury Design

Ventore Group; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm is seeking a Head of Architecture located in South Africa. This role involves owning the architectural vision for global projects including managing an in-house architectural team, collaborating with investment teams, and ensuring design quality and compliance across multiple locations. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in architecture within the hospitality sector. Competitive compensation, quarterly pay reviews, and unlimited annual leave are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Quarterly pay reviews

Unlimited annual leave

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level experience in architecture or design leadership, preferably within hospitality, resorts or luxury real-estate.
• Strong design sensibility and ability to translate brand/experience into built environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams and external consultants in multiple geographies.

Responsibilities

• Define architectural strategy and design vision for the portfolio.
• Build, lead, and manage the in-house architectural team.
• Collaborate with investment team to assess site progress.

Skills

Design leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Cross-functional team management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Job description

A leading design firm is seeking a Head of Architecture located in South Africa. This role involves owning the architectural vision for global projects including managing an in-house architectural team, collaborating with investment teams, and ensuring design quality and compliance across multiple locations. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in architecture within the hospitality sector. Competitive compensation, quarterly pay reviews, and unlimited annual leave are offered.