Junior Architectural Designer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & wellness program

Home office allowance

Mentorship program

Remote team events

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Junior Architectural Designer for a fully remote position. Ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals eager to gain hands-on experience across concept development, drawings, renderings, and design visualization.

You will support senior designers on diverse projects within a collaborative, globally distributed studio, benefiting from mentorship, remote collaboration tools, and opportunities to develop a strong foundation in architecture and building technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related design field.
• Foundational knowledge of architectural design principles and building technology.
• Proficiency in at least one major 3D modeling software (SketchUp, Rhino, Blender).
• Basic understanding of 2D drafting software like AutoCAD or similar.
• Strong visual communication skills and a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of architectural concepts and design schemes.
• Prepare architectural drawings, renderings, and presentations using various software tools.
• Conduct research on materials, building systems, and design trends.
• Support senior staff in project coordination and documentation.
• Participate in team meetings and design critiques to contribute ideas and feedback.

Skills

3D modeling

2D drafting

visual communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

SketchUp

Rhino

Blender

AutoCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Junior Architectural Designer to join their fully remote design studio. This entry-level position is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional eager to gain hands-on experience in all facets of architectural design. You will support senior designers and architects on a variety of projects, contributing to concept development, drawing production, and design visualization. This role thrives within a collaborative, globally distributed team, offering significant learning opportunities and exposure to diverse project typologies, all within a supportive remote culture that encourages innovation and skill development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of architectural concepts and design schemes.
• Prepare architectural drawings, renderings, and presentations using various software tools.
• Conduct research on materials, building systems, and design trends.
• Support senior staff in project coordination and documentation.
• Participate in team meetings and design critiques to contribute ideas and feedback.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related design field.
• Foundational knowledge of architectural design principles and building technology.
• Proficiency in at least one major 3D modeling software (e.g., SketchUp , Rhino , Blender ).
• Basic understanding of 2D drafting software like AutoCAD or similar.
• Strong visual communication skills and a keen eye for detail.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and potential for annual increases.
• Comprehensive medical and wellness programs.
• Allowance for home office equipment and professional development resources.
• Mentorship program with experienced architects and designers.
• Fully remote work environment with regular virtual team-building activities.