Looking for an experienced Design Architect to join a Melbourne studio, with a strong focus on early design and concept stages across multi-residential, student accommodation and co-living projects. Experience in commercial projects is also welcome.
This is a senior role suited to someone who enjoys shaping ideas from the ground up, can work independently, and is comfortable taking ownership of projects from the earliest stages.
Role
The Role You'll be working across a mix of large-scale, high-profile projects as well as smaller, speculative early design work. The role sits at the front end of the design process and will involve:
Leading early design and concept development
Translating ideas into strong, resolved design outcomes
Working confidently and independently with a high level of autonomy
Planning and managing your own workload, timelines and project trajectories
Mentoring and supporting junior architects within the team
Producing and coordinating work in Revit (proficiency required)
About You We're looking for someone who brings both design strength and foresight to their work. You'll ideally have:
Proven experience in early design and concept phases
Background in multi-residential, student housing or co-living projects
The ability to work independently and confidently make design decisions
Strong planning and organisational skills — you can look ahead, anticipate issues and keep projects on track
Experience mentoring or working alongside junior architects
High-level Revit proficiency
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Company
A well-established Melbourne studio of 35-40 people
Directors who work closely and collaboratively with the team
A strong pipeline of significant projects alongside exploratory, design-led work
A culture that values autonomy, trust and initiative
Work from home one day per week
If you're a design-focused architect who enjoys early-stage thinking, takes pride in ownership, and wants to work closely with a supportive leadership team on meaningful projects, we'd love to hear from you.