Design Architect Architectural and Construction Revit

DESIGN ARCHITECT
Location Cape Town CBD, Western Cape
Position Type Permanent
Work Level Mid-Level
Salary Market Related
Industry Architecture

A leading architectural practice is seeking an experienced and highly creative Design Architect to join its Cape Town team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the conceptual design and development of complex architectural projects across various sectors. The role requires strong design ability, technical knowledge and the confidence to take projects from feasibility and concept development through to developed design.

• Lead the conceptualisation and design development of complex architectural projects across various sectors.
• Produce architectural design and technical information across SACAP/PROCSA Work Stages 1–4.
• Develop innovative architectural concepts that respond to client objectives, operational requirements, commercial viability and environmental considerations.
• Prepare and present design concepts, feasibility studies, masterplans and architectural proposals to clients and stakeholders.
• Evaluate design options and develop preferred concepts through schematic and developed design stages.
• Coordinate architectural design with multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Ensure the integration of engineering, sustainability and specialist requirements into the design.
• Maintain design intent throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with architectural visualisers and graphic designers to produce high-quality presentation material.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the continued development of design capabilities within the studio.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to competitions, proposals and business development initiatives where required.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture.
• Professional registration with SACAP.

• Minimum 5–8 years’ post-qualification experience in architectural design.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex architectural projects through feasibility, concept and developed design stages.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary design teams.
• Experience presenting architectural concepts to clients and facilitating design reviews.

• Advanced Autodesk Revit skills, including conceptual massing, design options, schedules and documentation workflows.
• Strong working knowledge of Sketch Up, Autodesk Form It and Autodesk Forma.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Experience with visualisation software such as Twinmotion, Lumion or Enscape.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and BIM 360.
• Good understanding of BIM processes and collaborative digital project delivery.

• Exceptional conceptual design ability supported by a strong portfolio of completed projects.
• Experience designing complex buildings across a range of sectors and scales.
• Strong understanding of architectural design principles, spatial planning, urban design and placemaking.
• Ability to balance creativity with technical feasibility, commercial objectives and buildability.
• Excellent presentation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and collaboration abilities.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to design excellence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment.

• Passionate about architecture and design excellence.
• Innovative thinker with strong creative problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptable, collaborative and proactive.
• Commercially aware with a client-focused approach.
• Committed to continuous learning and the adoption of new technologies and digital design tools.
• Strong relationship-building, planning and organisational skills.
• Persuasive and confident when presenting design concepts and ideas.