Architectural Designer - Private Residential Projects
- Lead bespoke, high-end residential projects from concept through to town planning, including alterations, additions and new homes.
- Engage with clients and collaborate with design and planning teams to develop and deliver residential designs.
- Lead, manage and mentor design team members while applying knowledge of Victorian planning requirements and residential design.
This practice specialises in bespoke high-end residential projects, such as alterations and additions, new homes and boutique multi-res developments. This leading design team are searching for a talented design focused Architectural Graduate with proven experience running their own projects to join a friendly design team. This candidate will be confident in their design abilities and be a team leader, inspiring junior team members. They will be working collaboratively as part of the team, running and designing projects from Concept through to Town Planning. The successful candidate will have a keen eye for detail with strong design skills and a solid understanding of Council and regulatory requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Leading high-end residential designs from concept to design completion
- Client engagement to develop concept layouts
- Working collaboratively within the Design and Planning teams
- Ability to be a team leader to manage, direct and mentor the design team
- Strengthening and building on existing client relationships
Skills and experience
- 7 years + local architectural experience
- Min. 5 years experience in a design focused role
- Established knowledge and experience with various Victorian Council Planning departments
- Exceptional knowledge of residential design
- Extensive knowledge of Rescode and town planning requirements
- Experience as a team leader / manager of a design team would be desirable but not essential
- Experience working directly with clients, other stakeholders and managing expectation
- Demonstrated eye for detail, design and presentation
- Proficiency in Revit is preferred
Benefits and culture
- Collaborative and social team environment
- Award-winning residential projects
- Great staff retention
- Parking available close by to studio
- Flexible hours
Consultant
Anna Abell
Consultant - Architecture
+61 (0)3 9663 1188
anna.a@bespokecareers.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-abell-929356196/
Reference number: 74721
Profession:ArchitectureIntermediate Architect
Company: Bespoke Careers
Date posted: 5th Nov, 2026
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