Senior Retail Architect: Lead Inspiring Brand Spaces

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Retail Architect to lead design projects in Sandton, South Africa. You will translate briefs into compelling architectural designs, produce drawings and 3D visuals, and collaborate with clients, marketing teams and contractors to deliver exceptional retail environments.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years in retail design, a registered architecture qualification, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and rendering tools.

Qualifications

• Registered professional Architect with experience in retail design.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in retail sector.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and rendering software (V-Ray/Lumion).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of retail spaces focusing on brand experience and functionality.
• Translate client briefs and brand strategies into architectural designs.
• Prepare detailed drawings, specifications, and 3D visualizations.
• Collaborate with clients, branding agencies, and developers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure designs comply with SA building regulations and accessibility standards.
• Oversee construction phase to realize design intent.

Skills

Retail design

Client management

Concept-to-completion

BIM/Revit

AutoCAD

3D visualization

Brand storytelling

Education

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) or equivalent

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

V-Ray

Lumion

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a creative Retail Architect to lead design projects in Sandton, South Africa. You will translate briefs into compelling architectural designs, produce drawings and 3D visuals, and collaborate with clients, marketing teams and contractors to deliver exceptional retail environments.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years in retail design, a registered architecture qualification, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and rendering tools.