Senior Retail Architect | Hybrid Work & Creative Leadership

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks a Senior Retail Architect to lead the design of retail and commercial spaces. The role blends office collaboration with remote flexibility, and requires a SACAP-registered architect with at least seven years of experience in retail design.

You will manage projects end-to-end, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with clients, branding teams, and engineers to deliver functional, brand-aligned spaces that meet codes and client objectives in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Professional SACAP registration is mandatory.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
• 7+ years of progressive retail and commercial design experience.
• Proven portfolio of retail design projects.
• Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD; rendering software.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of SA building codes and regs.
• Ability to work in a hybrid setup.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for retail projects from concept through construction docs.
• Develop innovative retail space layouts enhancing customer experience.
• Ensure designs comply with building codes, accessibility, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with clients, branding, marketing, and engineering teams.
• Manage project timelines, budgets and resources.
• Conduct site analysis and feasibility studies.
• Prepare design proposals and client renderings.
• Oversee construction administration and design intent adherence.
• Mentor junior architects and designers; foster team growth.
• Stay updated on retail trends, materials, and tech.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Leadership

Retail design

Communication

Hybrid work

Education

SACAP registration

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rendering software

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks a Senior Retail Architect to lead the design of retail and commercial spaces. The role blends office collaboration with remote flexibility, and requires a SACAP-registered architect with at least seven years of experience in retail design.

You will manage projects end-to-end, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with clients, branding teams, and engineers to deliver functional, brand-aligned spaces that meet codes and client objectives in a hybrid work