Professional Architect (Cape Town)

Gibb Engineering And Architecture; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Professional Architect to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design and Architecture along with a minimum of five years of experience in retail design. Responsibilities include leading innovative design projects, collaborating with teams, and preparing detailed architectural documents. Strong proficiency in tools such as Autodesk Revit and Adobe Creative Suite is essential. This role promotes creativity within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in architecture, specifically in retail design.
• Strong understanding of design principles, trends, and best practices.
• Proven experience in designing retail centres across varying complexities.

Responsibilities

• Produce comprehensive design and technical information across all work stages.
• Collaborate with design teams to produce innovative architectural solutions.
• Lead preparations of design options and documentation for projects.

Skills

Retail design expertise

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design and Architecture

Tools

Autodesk Revit

SketchUp or FormIT

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Professional Architect (Cape Town)

Location: Western Cape, Cape Town – Deadline: January 18

We are seeking a talented Professional Architect to complement our team – specifically, an experienced professional with a proven speciality in retail design. We welcome your application if you believe you meet the requirements for this position.

Key Performance Areas

• Produce design and technical information across all the PROCSA Work Stages 1-4 and display strong creativity in conceptual design stages.
• Work in collaboration with a design team to produce innovative designs across a wide range of building typologies and environments, especially in the retail sector.
• Lead the preparation of design options for cost feasibility studies and designs; prepare full architectural and interior architecture design concepts, and lead development to next stages of documentation.
• Creatively design, plan, and conceptualise all aspects of assigned projects.
• Consolidate all architectural requirements and specifications, including inputs from other consultants.
• Effectively communicate design intent and concepts to international clients, operator brand standards, and stakeholders.
• Work closely with architectural visualisers and graphic designers to prepare design presentation material.
• Promote and nurture positive business relationships through effective communication.
• Prepare and maintain copies of completed architectural designs and drawings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Qualification: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design and Architecture.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in the field.

Person Requirements

• Core Competencies:
  • Proven experience in designing retail centres across a range of scales and complexities.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary design teams.
  • Strong understanding of design principles, trends, and best practices, with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
  • Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering high-quality design projects on time and within budget.
  • Ability to lead the preparation of design options for cost feasibility studies and designs; prepare full architectural and interior architecture design concepts; and lead development to next stages of documentation.
• Excellence in Diligence and Attention to Detail.
• Advanced Autodesk Revit User including good understanding of massing tools, scheduling, keynotes, design options and all other tools for documentation of projects from preliminary feasibility studies to technical documentation.
• Proficient in design software and tools: SketchUp or FormIT, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Autodesk Forma, Autodesk FormIT, and quick visualization software such as Twinmotion for Revit, Lumion or Enscape (advantage).
• Minimum working knowledge of collaboration platforms BIM & ACC.
• Additional competencies:
  • Enthusiastic approach and passion for architectural design excellence and presentation of architectural projects.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to effectively collaborate with team members, external consultants and clients.
  • Capacity to delegate, lead and manage work to and from junior team members.
  • Strong project management abilities, including the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Adaptability to change and ability to think laterally in a becalmed scenario.