Residential Architectural Designer: Innovate, Create & Grow

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Professional growth

Supportive studio

Sustainable design focus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Architectural Designer in residential projects for our client’s practice in Tembisa. You will drive concept development, schematic design and detailed drawings, shaping homes to fit client needs and the local context.

You’ll work across all design stages, coordinating with engineers and contractors, contributing to construction documents, feasibility studies and presentations. A strong portfolio and 5+ years in residential design, plus ArchiCAD/SketchUp and rendering

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Architecture or equivalent degree.
• Minimum of 5 years in architectural design with residential focus.
• Proficient in ArchiCAD, SketchUp and rendering tools.
• Strong understanding of residential construction and sustainability.
• Excellent visualization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and schematic designs for residential projects.
• Produce high-quality drawings, renderings and client presentations.
• Ensure designs meet zoning, codes and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors and suppliers.
• Prepare construction documents including plans and specs.
• Conduct site analysis and feasibility studies.

Skills

Excellent visualization

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Professional qualification in Architecture

Tools

ArchiCAD

SketchUp

Rendering software

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Architectural Designer in residential projects for our client’s practice in Tembisa. You will drive concept development, schematic design and detailed drawings, shaping homes to fit client needs and the local context.

You’ll work across all design stages, coordinating with engineers and contractors, contributing to construction documents, feasibility studies and presentations. A strong portfolio and 5+ years in residential design, plus ArchiCAD/SketchUp and rendering