Our Practice

Founded in 2013 by architects Domenic Cerantonio and Chris Stribley, Cera Stribley is an architecture and interior design practice with 115 people across Melbourne and Brisbane.

We work across multi-residential, commercial, hospitality and private residential projects, with a shared belief in the value great design can bring to cities, communities and clients.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

How we work

- Flexible working hours with seven Working Windows — choose a start time between 7:30am and 10:30am and finish between 4pm and 7pm, giving you more flexibility around your day

- Wellness benefits including weekly yoga and HIIT, professional massages, breathwork sessions, mental health support, EAP, and 20% off a Richmond membership at The Commons

- Structured career development with dedicated support for professional and personal growth

Who we are

- Vibrant, team-oriented culture with mentorship, knowledge sharing and regular celebrations of team wins

- Gender-balanced team with 52% women and 48% men

- Social impact opportunities including volunteering and fundraising, with a commitment to expanding how we give back to our community

- Regular social events with plenty of opportunities to connect beyond the day-to-day

- Doggo-friendly office with a full roster of pups to pat and play ball with

- Richmond location right next to the train station

- Certified Carbon Neutral and committed to continually reducing the environmental impact of our work

The Opportunity in a Nutshell

This Melbourne-based opportunity is suited to a Registered Architect with 8+ years’ experience and a strong balance of design, technical,



and project leadership capability.

As a key member of the team, you’ll lead projects across a diverse portfolio, coordinating high-quality packages and presentations, managing project resourcing and budgets, and building strong client relationships. You’ll bring strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and the ability to confidently lead small to medium-sized project teams within a collaborative, design-led practice.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the design and delivery of multi-residential projects from Feasibility and Concept through to Town Planning and early Design Development

- Develop creative, commercially informed design solutions with strong planning outcomes

- Lead client presentations, stakeholder engagement, and consultant coordination

- Manage project programs, budgets, resourcing, and project outcomes in collaboration with leadership and operations teams

- Mentor and support project teams, fostering collaboration, technical excellence, and professional growth

- Contribute to design reviews, competitions, studio initiatives, and continuous improvement across the practice

- Ensure projects align with relevant codes, regulations, sustainability principles, and quality standards

About You

What You Bring





- Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills

- Creative design thinking supported by strong technical capability and attention to detail

- Ability to balance design leadership, project delivery, and team management in a fast-paced environment

Experience and Skills

- Registered Architect with 10+ years’ experience

- Strong design portfolio with demonstrated experience across multi-residential projects

- Experience working with developers and commercially driven project outcomes

- Strong track record delivering projects across multiple stages

- Experience leading small to medium-sized project teams

- Excellent documentation and construction administration skills

- Thorough understanding of the NCC, BADS, and project delivery processes

- Highly proficient in Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, and Enscape

- Sound knowledge of sustainable design principles

Don’t Meet Every Single Requirement?

We value diverse perspectives and unique life experiences. If you love this role and meet most of what we are looking for, please apply! We want to hear from you.

Our Recruitment Process

Thank you for your interest in joining Cera Stribley. Our recruitment process is designed to be as seamless and transparent as possible.

If shortlisted, this is what you can expect:

1. Quick phone conversation with Mel from HR

2. First Interview with Mel and the Hiring Managers (preferably F2F – come in for a tour!)

3. Coffee with one of our Managing Principals

We look forward to exploring your candidacy with us soon!

📌 Senior Design Architect (Team Lead / Associate suitable) (Richmond)
🏢 Cera Stribley
📍 Richmond