Architectural Designer

SAOTA

Architectural Designer role in a creative studio environment. Contributing to design development and project documentation through strong conceptual thinking and collaboration.

Posted 5/25/2026full-timeCape Town • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the design and development of architectural projects under the guidance of the project lead or team leader
Interpret and understand the design brief and translate it into thoughtful architectural responses
Produce high-quality drawings, 3D models, renders, presentations and related design documentation
Participate in the preparation of material covering both presentation and contractual output
Contribute ideas to the thinking and conceptual direction of projects
Work collaboratively with internal teams and assist with coordination involving consultants, contractors and other stakeholders
Stay current with architecture, design trends and technology
Work within studio systems, standards and project documentation processes to support strong project delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Any relevant architectural qualification
A strong portfolio that clearly demonstrates design ability, conceptual thinking and visual communication
Ability to use a variety of media and software in the development and documentation of design projects
Ability to understand and formulate design decisions and present them for discussion
Strong creative problem-solving ability
Good organisational skills, accountability and attention to detail
A professional, flexible and collaborative approach to working within a team environment
Advantageous: Experience working on multi-disciplinary projects
Advantageous: Ability to mentor or guide more junior team members, (for more experienced applicants)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work in a highly creative studio where design quality, collaboration and professional growth are valued.

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Hard Skills & Tools

architectural design3D modelingvisual communicationdesign documentationconceptual thinkingpresentation skillscreative problem-solvingdesign decision formulation

Soft Skills

collaborationorganizational skillsaccountabilityattention to detailflexibilitymentoringteamwork

Certifications

architectural qualification