Remote Senior Architect - Digital Design

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Competitive salary

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a forward-thinking Senior Architect with deep expertise in digital design and advanced BIM to join a fully remote team serving projects worldwide. You will lead the integration of cutting-edge digital tools and workflows to drive innovation and ensure design intent is accurately translated through digital models and documentation.

This remote role offers flexible work arrangements, opportunities to mentor dispersed teams, and a chance to shape the digital future of

Qualifications

• Professional SACAP registration as Architect.
• 10+ years in digital design, computational design or advanced BIM.
• Expert in Revit and Dynamo; able to lead remote teams.
• Strong understanding of architectural design principles and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced digital design strategies and BIM workflows.
• Provide technical leadership to remote architecture teams on digital tools and best practices.
• Collaborate with project teams globally to translate design intent through digital models and documentation.
• Research, evaluate, and integrate new digital technologies and software solutions.
• Develop and maintain standards for digital asset management and data exchange.
• Facilitate remote collaboration sessions and ensure effective communication across distributed project teams.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Communication skills

Architectural design principles

Analytical thinking

Education

SACAP registration as Architect

Tools

Revit

Dynamo

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a forward-thinking Senior Architect with expertise in digital design and advanced BIM methodologies to join their fully remote team. This role is critical for driving innovation in how architectural projects are conceptualized, designed, and delivered digitally. You will lead the integration of cutting-edge digital tools and workflows across projects, ensuring seamless collaboration and maximizing efficiency for a geographically dispersed team. This is a unique opportunity to pioneer new ways of working in architecture from anywhere in Mpumalanga or beyond, influencing the digital future of the firm and its design output.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of advanced digital design strategies and BIM workflows.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to remote architectural teams on digital tools and best practices.
• Collaborate with project teams globally to ensure design intent is accurately translated through digital models and documentation.
• Research, evaluate, and integrate new digital technologies and software solutions.
• Develop and maintain standards for digital asset management and data exchange.
• Facilitate remote collaboration sessions and ensure effective communication across distributed project teams.

Requirements

• Professional registration with SACAP as a Professional Architect.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience, with a strong focus on digital design, computational design, or advanced BIM management.
• Expert proficiency in Revit, Dynamo, and other relevant digital design tools.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams in a remote work environment.
• Excellent understanding of architectural design principles and construction processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package and remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to shape the digital future of architectural design.
• Comprehensive medical, retirement, and other benefits applicable to remote employees.
• Allowance for home office setup and technology upgrades.
• Continuous learning opportunities in emerging digital design fields.