Design/Professional Architect

Job category: Design/Professional Architect

Job type: Permanent position

Location: Stellenbosch

Start date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities to include:

• Knowledge of and experience in the conceptual design and design development of complex mixed-use commercial buildings and urban precincts
• Producing world-class conceptual designs and further developing complex mixed-use commercial buildings and precincts to a detailed technical level
• Attending design meetings with clients and consultants
• Producing high-quality concepts and sketch illustrations depicting client brief accurately
• Assisting with graphic-design work for presentation purposes (Adobe Suite/Affinity Suite)
• Assisting with the 3D visualisation of project proposals (Enscape/hand sketches/Lumion/other software)
• Producing concept work and designing accurate presentations for costing and documentation purposes
• Must be willing to travel locally and internationally

Minimum Criteria and Requirements of Applicants:

• Master in Architecture (M.Arch/B.Arch/M.Tech)
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience (after post grad)
• SACAP registered
• Freehand sketching and concept design/presentation capabilities
• Advanced in use of Revit (certification of such preferable)
• Complete B+P Revit assessment with minimum 70% score
• Intermediate knowledge of the Adobe Master Suite for graphic design purposes
• Intermediate knowledge of 3D visualisation software for presentation purposes
• Intermediate knowledge and history of council documentation and submission process
• Good communication skills
• A commitment to providing excellent client service through efficiency and the quality in production of work
• Ability to work independently and in collaborative team environment
• Sufficiently experienced to resolve problems and to make decisions when required
• Plans and organises workflow and resources to ensure commitments and deadlines are met
• Manages individuals in team and actively monitors activities
• Build working relationships in project team and with clients
• Sets a positive example and displays visible loyalty to the company
• Urban design qualification and experience an added advantage (registered with UDISA – Urban Design Institute of South Africa)