Senior Retail Design Architect

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Generous leave policy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Retail Design Architect to join our client’s team in Kimberley, Northern Cape. You will lead architectural design for retail spaces, redevelopments, and ensure brand consistency across projects, shaping customer experience and commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities include leading design and space planning for shops, centers, and flagship stores; producing floor plans, elevations, and 3D visuals; coordinating with branding, merchandisers, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in architectural design with a focus on retail and commercial spaces.
• Demonstrated portfolio of successful retail design projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Registered Professional Architect with SACAP or in the process of registration.
• Experience within Kimberley or the Northern Cape retail sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and space planning for retail projects including shops, shopping centers, and flagship stores.
• Develop innovative concepts to enhance customer flow, brand identity, and shopping experience.
• Prepare detailed design documentation: floor plans, elevations, and 3D visualizations.
• Collaborate with branding experts, visual merchandisers, and marketing teams.
• Ensure designs comply with building codes, accessibility standards, and client brand guidelines.
• Oversee construction administration to ensure accurate implementation to high standards.
• Source and specify materials, fixtures, and finishes for retail environments.
• Manage relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Multitasking

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the Role Our client, a dynamic retail development group, is seeking an experienced Senior Retail Design Architect to join their team in Kimberley, Northern Cape. This role is instrumental in creating innovative and engaging retail environments that drive customer experience and commercial success. The architect will be responsible for the design of new retail spaces, the redevelopment of existing ones, and ensuring brand consistency across multiple projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of retail design in Kimberley and the broader Northern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and space planning for retail projects, including shops, shopping centers, and flagship stores.
• Develop innovative concepts that enhance customer flow, brand identity, and overall shopping experience.
• Prepare detailed design documentation, including floor plans, elevations, and 3D visualizations.
• Collaborate with branding experts, visual merchandisers, and marketing teams.
• Ensure designs comply with building codes, accessibility standards, and client brand guidelines.
• Oversee construction administration to ensure designs are implemented accurately and to high standards.
• Source and specify appropriate materials, fixtures, and finishes for retail environments.
• Manage relationships with clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Architecture degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in architectural design, with a strong focus on retail and commercial spaces.
• Demonstrated portfolio of successful retail design projects.
• Proficiency in architectural design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of retail trends, customer psychology, and branding principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Registered Professional Architect with SACAP or in the process of registration.
• Experience within Kimberley or the Northern Cape retail sector is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on exciting retail projects in Kimberley.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Generous leave policy and opportunities for professional development.
• Be part of a creative team that shapes consumer spaces.
• Contribute to the commercial vibrancy of the Northern Cape.