Job Description

$88,000 – $95,000 per year + super + bonuses

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Designing with clarity, collaboration, and care. That's our bond.

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Opportunities like this don't come around often - this role has been held by the same person for almost a decade, and it's only now opening up. It's a rare chance to step into a senior seat at an established studio, reporting directly to our Director, Greg Bond.

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We're a small, close-knit team where everyone's hands‐on and every project matters, so we need someone agile, who is equally at home in big-picture design thinking and day‐to‐day detail. With at least 5 years' experience and a proven flair for residential design, you're ready to lead projects and grow your career in a studio that values sophisticated design and approachable service.

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What we're looking for

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- Tertiary qualification in architecture
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- Registered architect, or actively working toward registration
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- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in an architectural studio environment
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- A demonstrated flair for residential design - we'll ask to see a portfolio that proves it
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- Strong proficiency in ArchiCAD (or a quick study of recent BIM tools), Enscape, and the Adobe Creative Suite, with the ability to produce high-quality renders that bring a design to life for clients
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- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills - you're a design collaborator, not a lone voice
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- Confident articulating and presenting design ideas, including on camera for social media content
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- A keen eye for detail and a passion for creating innovative, functional, and visually stunning designs
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- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
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- Ongoing knowledge of local building codes, regulations, compliance requirements, and suppliers
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- Time on site, not just at the desk - because knowing how things are built creates better design.
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In our studio, the way we work is just as important as what we design.

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We're intentional about how we come together as a team, and the service we offer our clients.

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We strive to always:

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- design beautiful spaces; the kind that steal your gaze and make you linger
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- demystify the design process to encourage collaboration with our clients
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- be smart about what can be achieved within our clients' budgets, briefs, and blocks
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- not shy away from challenges or debate because it's the push and pull of design that makes our work better
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- constantly pursue growth to learn, connect and improve our practice and professionalism.
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You'll be a great fit if you are:

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- An effective communicator. You listen intently, share ideas generously, and give and receive feedback openly. Clients and teammates are always fully informed - and you're just as comfortable bringing that clarity in front of a camera,



since sharing our process on social media is part of the role.
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- A true collaborator. You see design as a shared pursuit, not a personal statement - good ideas can come from anywhere in the room. We're looking for a design partner, not a Fountainhead.
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- Meticulous about the details. You're across every project milestone, up to date on codes and planning requirements, and known as a "safe pair of hands" who manages risk well.
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- Commercially savvy. You keep multiple projects on track, help clients make crucial decisions, and treat deadlines as sacrosanct - switching gears without sacrificing quality or getting lost in perfectionism.
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Conditions we offer

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- Ability to negotiate flexible arrangements, including reducing the role to a 4-day week
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- Additional week's leave (with loading), above the standard 4 weeks
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- Generous end-of-financial-year performance-based bonus, determined on clear criteria
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- Extra leave to support mental health and wellbeing
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- Monthly reward and recognition program
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- $1000 annual professional development benefit to be used at your discretion
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- Weekly team design workshops
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- Hybrid working, except on team connection days on Tuesdays and Thursdays
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- Flexible start time up to 9.30am to support working parents or personal pursuits
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- Personal Christmas bonus
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- Additional paternity leave
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- Salary commensurate to experience
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Cultural fit is just as important as your design credentials, so please keep this in mind when writing your application.

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📌 Architect - Design Lead (South Australia)
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