Job Description

Play a leading role in bespoke residential design, working closely with clients and a collaborative in-house team.

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- Newly created role with genuine scope to make it your own
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- Design one-off, architecturally considered custom homes
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- Work directly with clients alongside a collaborative in-house interiors team
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nThe Opportunity n
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An established Adelaide residential builder is looking to appoint an experienced Lead Designer or Architect to take a key role within its in-house design team.

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Working across custom homes, you will lead the architectural design process from the initial client consultation and site assessment through concept development, design refinement and documentation.

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This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys the creativity of residential design but also understands how to turn a great concept into a practical, buildable home. You will work directly with clients to understand how they want to live, interpret their brief and develop a tailored design that responds to their lifestyle, site and budget.

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You will also work closely with an established team of three Interior Designers, creating an integrated approach between architecture and interiors throughout the design journey.

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nThe Role n
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You will take ownership of residential design projects, working directly with clients and collaborating closely with the interiors and broader project team.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Leading client consultations and translating briefs into bespoke residential designs
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- Developing concepts with consideration for site, orientation, buildability and budget
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- Reviewing and interpreting existing concepts and sketches to develop practical design solutions
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- Working closely with the Interior Design team to create cohesive architectural and interior outcomes
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- Producing and developing designs in 3D, with consideration for documentation and construction
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- Collaborating with internal teams throughout the design and delivery process
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nThe Like Mind n
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You will be an experienced Architect, Building Designer or Design Lead who enjoys bespoke residential design, working directly with clients and being part of a collaborative team.

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Ideally, you will bring:

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- 5+ years of architectural or building design experience, ideally within custom residential
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- The ability to lead client consultations and develop bespoke designs from concept
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- Good technical knowledge of residential construction, buildability and site constraints
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- The ability to balance design outcomes with client budgets and practical considerations
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- ArchiCAD proficiency, or the capability and willingness to learn, with Enscape advantageous
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- Registration as an Architect advantageous, but not essential
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- A collaborative, team-first approach with a willingness to share ideas and listen to others
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- A genuine client focus and desire to create homes that respond to each client's needs, lifestyle and budget
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nWhy Consider This Chance? n
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As a newly created role, there is genuine scope to make the position your own and have an influence on how the design function continues to develop.

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You will join a close-knit, social and inclusive team, working collaboratively across architecture, interiors and construction to deliver considered custom homes.

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Based in Adelaide's western suburbs, the business offers a great working environment with on-site parking available.

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📌 Lead Designer / Architect | Custom Residential (Adelaide)
🏢 ROUSSOS Recruitment
📍 Adelaide