Remote Lead Architectural Designer — Conceptual Innovator

Placements24; Sandton; Hybride; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Professional development

Global projects

Collaborative culture

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Architectural Designer for a fully remote role. You will lead concept development across diverse projects, guiding design teams and translating client visions into innovative expressions.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio, 7+ years in conceptual design, and fluency with Rhino, Grasshopper, SketchUp, and the Adobe suite. Remote collaboration and high-level storytelling are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture or related design field.
• 7+ years of experience in architectural design with emphasis on conceptual design and leadership.
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional conceptual design and innovative projects.
• Proficiency in Rhino, Grasshopper, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite and visualization tools.
• Strong understanding of architectural theory, history and contemporary discourse.
• Excellent communication, presentation and storytelling skills.
• Ability to inspire remote design teams and manage creative processes.

Responsabilités

• Lead the conceptual design phase for new architectural projects.
• Develop and present initial design concepts, sketches, mood boards and digital models.
• Collaborate with clients to translate vision into architectural expressions.
• Mentor junior designers and foster a creative, experimental culture.
• Research trends, technologies and materials to inform concepts.
• Ensure concepts align with briefs, site constraints and design philosophy.
• Develop strong design narratives and defend proposals in reviews.

Connaissances

Conceptual design

Creative leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Storytelling

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Project management

Formation

Master's degree in Architecture

Outils

Rhino

Grasshopper

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Visualization tools

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Architectural Designer for a fully remote role. You will lead concept development across diverse projects, guiding design teams and translating client visions into innovative expressions.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio, 7+ years in conceptual design, and fluency with Rhino, Grasshopper, SketchUp, and the Adobe suite. Remote collaboration and high-level storytelling are essential.