Senior Architectural Designer (Urban Regeneration)

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive medical aid benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Architectural Designer in Soweto, Gauteng, for an urban regeneration focus. This hybrid role blends remote flexibility with essential on-site collaboration to deliver contextually relevant architectural interventions that revitalize communities.

You will lead design concept development, contribute to master planning, and mentor junior designers while collaborating with architects, planners, and community stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture or related design field.
• Minimum 6 years of architectural design experience with urban regeneration focus.
• Strong portfolio of urban context projects.
• Proficiency in visualization software such as Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead design concepts for urban regeneration projects.
• Create visualisations, renderings, and presentations of concepts.
• Collaborate with architects, urban planners, and community stakeholders.
• Contribute to master planning and design guidelines for urban renewal areas.
• Mentor junior designers and support the studio's design culture.

Skills

Urban regeneration

Concept design

Stakeholder collaboration

Mentoring junior designers

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Lumion

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative architectural studio focused on revitalizing urban areas, is seeking a talented Senior Architectural Designer specializing in Urban Regeneration. Based in Soweto, Gauteng , this role operates on a hybrid model, offering a mix of remote flexibility and essential on-site collaboration. The Senior Architectural Designer will be crucial in developing creative and sustainable design solutions for projects aimed at urban renewal and community improvement. You will lead design conceptualization, contribute to master planning, and work closely with stakeholders to create impactful and contextually relevant architectural interventions. This position requires a designer with a strong portfolio in urban context, a passion for community-driven design, and excellent visualization skills. Join a team dedicated to making a positive difference through architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design conceptualization and development for urban regeneration projects.
• Create compelling visualisations, renderings, and presentations of design concepts.
• Collaborate with architects, urban planners, and community stakeholders.
• Contribute to master planning and the development of design guidelines for urban renewal areas.
• Ensure designs are contextually sensitive, sustainable, and community-focused.
• Research and apply innovative materials and construction techniques relevant to urban contexts.
• Work with project teams to develop detailed design documentation.
• Liaise with clients and regulatory bodies to present and gain approval for designs.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to the studio's design culture.

Requirements

• A degree in Architecture or a related design field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in architectural design, with a significant focus on urban regeneration or community-focused projects.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative design solutions for complex urban contexts.
• Proficiency in architectural design and visualization software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Excellent understanding of urban design principles, placemaking, and sustainable development strategies.
• Strong graphic communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Keen eye for detail and a passion for creating meaningful urban spaces.
• Understanding of community engagement processes is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary commensurate with your experience and design talent.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and engagement in meaningful projects that contribute to urban revitalization are provided.
• Be part of a creative and collaborative studio environment.
• Contribute to projects that have a lasting positive impact on communities.
• Comprehensive medical aid benefits are available.