Lead Architect - Digital Design

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Dev budget

Tech direction

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Architect with a strong focus on digital design to spearhead remote architectural initiatives in South Africa. You will lead a virtual team, leveraging BIM (Revit), Grasshopper, and advanced rendering to deliver high-impact designs across projects.

Expect a role guiding digital workflows, setting modeling standards, and collaborating with clients on innovative proposals, while ensuring alignment with codes and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture or related field with specialization in digital design.
• 10+ years in architectural practice, with 4+ years in leadership roles.
• Proficiency in BIM software (Revit), Grasshopper, and advanced rendering engines.
• Experience leading remote teams and managing digital workflows.
• Strong understanding of architectural theory, tech trends, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization and development of complex digital architectural designs.
• Direct and mentor a remote team of designers and drafters.
• Develop and implement standards for digital modeling, BIM integration, and VR applications.
• Collaborate with clients to present and refine digital design proposals.
• Oversee creation of high-fidelity renderings and virtual walkthroughs for presentations.
• Ensure designs comply with codes, specifications, and sustainability goals.

Skills

Leadership

BIM (Revit)

Grasshopper

Remote team management

Digital design

Rendering engines

Education

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Grasshopper

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks an innovative Lead Architect with a strong focus on digital design to spearhead their remote architectural initiatives. This role is perfect for a forward-thinking professional who thrives on pushing the boundaries of architectural visualization and technology. You will lead a virtual team, leveraging cutting-edge software and methodologies to deliver high-impact designs for a range of projects across South Africa . This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of digital architecture within a company that values creativity, collaboration, and technological advancement in a fully remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization and development of complex architectural designs with a focus on digital representation.
• Direct and mentor a remote team of designers and drafters in utilizing advanced digital tools.
• Develop and implement standards for digital modeling, BIM integration, and virtual reality applications.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to present and refine digital design proposals.
• Oversee the creation of high-fidelity renderings and virtual walkthroughs for client presentations.
• Ensure all digital designs adhere to project specifications, building codes, and sustainability goals.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Architecture or a related field with a specialization in digital design.
• Over 10 years of experience in architectural practice, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Expert proficiency in BIM software (Revit), parametric design tools (e.g., Grasshopper), and advanced rendering engines.
• Demonstrated experience in leading remote teams and managing digital workflows.
• Exceptional understanding of architectural theory, technology, and contemporary design trends.
• Strong portfolio emphasizing digital innovation and complex problem-solving.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility in hours.
• Generous budget for professional development and acquiring new digital tools.
• Opportunity to influence the technological direction of the firm's design output.
• Collaborative virtual environment with a focus on innovation and knowledge sharing.