Global Remote Lead Architectural Designer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium salary package

Remote work autonomy

Global project portfolio

Professional development budget

Flexible working hours

Home office allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an exceptional Lead Architectural Designer to guide a global, remote design practice. You will set design direction, mentor teams, and translate complex ideas into award‑winning built forms from any remote location, including Sandton as a strategic reference.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of progressive architectural experience, strong leadership, and expert skills in Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, V-Ray, Lumion, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Master of Architecture (M.Arch) or equivalent advanced degree.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive architectural design experience, with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Outstanding portfolio demonstrating design innovation and project delivery.
• Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, V-Ray, Lumion, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design teams in a remote, collaborative setting.
• Develop and champion innovative architectural concepts and design strategies.
• Oversee the design process from concept to detailed documentation.
• Ensure high design quality, creativity and technical execution.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients using digital platforms.
• Present design proposals and articulate design intent clearly.

Skills

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Mentoring

Client presentations

Project management

Education

Master of Architecture

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

V-Ray

Lumion

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an exceptional Lead Architectural Designer to guide a global, remote design practice. You will set design direction, mentor teams, and translate complex ideas into award‑winning built forms from any remote location, including Sandton as a strategic reference.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of progressive architectural experience, strong leadership, and expert skills in Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, V-Ray, Lumion, and Adobe Creative Suite.