The opportunity:
Don’t miss this opportunity to work for a leading design-led studio working on some iconic projects in multiple sectors and multiple locations in South Africa and internationally. Over the years, our designs have shaped city skylines and have raised the bar for architectural design across the country. We’ve built a team of outstanding design and technical professionals. We’re now looking for new talent to boost our capacity as we embark on a series of new, exciting projects. If your portfolio showcases the best of your design capability and your CV fits our criteria, get in touch today.
The role:
We’re looking for a talented and experienced senior design architect. You will be involved in the design from Stage 1 to Stage 4 on major projects in urban settings that reflect dhk’s leading reputation as a design-led studio. Your portfolio must showcase your ability to take a concept sketch and turn it into a fully expressed design. We want to see innovative approaches and creative thinking in the development of concepts to completion.
Your experience:
We will consider you if:
You are a SACAP-registered Professional Architect with an impressive academic background and a minimum of ten years post-qualification experience
You can demonstrate a fine eye for design with creative flair and elegant articulation.
You have led projects and managed teams, applying your extensive design skills to achieve sophisticated design outcomes
You have a sound understanding of technical and commercial feasibility
Your experience includes involvement in projects from design stage to construction. This experience must include a track record of working on complex, large-scale projects spanning the mixed-use, residential, commercial, cultural, educational, civic and hospitality sectors
You can balance a strong aesthetic sensitivity and thorough technical knowledge of your craft
You have an intimate understanding of building systems and materials, coupled with a detailed knowledge of practice and industry standards and codes
Your personality:
Apply for this role if you:
Have a global mindset and proactive approach, with a positive, client-centric attitude
Can demonstrate considerable project management skills
Are an effective communicator, expressing ideas and precise instructions clearly to all internal and external colleagues
Thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Can self-manage your own responsibilities and also enjoy working with teams
Have exemplary time-management skills and your delivery skills are outstanding
Requirements
Technical requirements
Fully and demonstrably proficient in Revit and BIM CDE. This is non-negotiable
We expect you to have a thorough understanding of all collaboration techniques, modelling techniques and Revit best practices. To qualify for interview, you must provide evidence of prior training and certifications in Revit and other Autodesk software
Working knowledge of Enscape, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and Microsoft software
Other requirements
Fluent in English
Prepared to travel when necessary
Eligible to work in South Africa
