SENIOR ARCHITECT

Sybarite; City of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global design agency in London is seeking an experienced architect to focus on large-scale luxury retail projects. This role involves balancing design and technical expertise to deliver innovative architectural solutions. Candidates should have at least 8 years of luxury design experience and expertise in Rhino and AutoCAD. The firm offers a dynamic environment that values collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Fitness classes during lunchtime

Complimentary lunches

Cycle Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Holiday closure period

Development Budget

Monthly social events

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of luxury design experience delivering mixed-use projects globally.
• Expert level knowledge of Rhino and AutoCAD required.
• Good communication skills and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Balance design, technical ability and efficiency to deliver architectural projects.
• Generate drawing tender packages.
• Manage and mentor a small group.

Skills

Luxury design experience

Visual storytelling

Materials and finishes knowledge

Leadership and mentoring

Communication and presentation skills

Tools

Rhino

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Sybarite is a global design practice leading the ever-evolving face of benchmark retail, experiential culture and hospitality. Founded in 2002 as a boutique studio dedicated to luxury retail, Sybarite has since grown into a global design agency with projects ranging in scale from masterplans and architecture to interiors and products. Sybarite’s unique approach is reflected in the studio ethos and appreciation for the finer things in life, whether it be championing cuisine or promoting personal development. The Sybarite team hails from all over the globe with each member adding their own flavour to how Sybarite thinks, acts and works, united by an appreciation for the finer things in life. The practice prides itself on a culture that embraces collaboration, creativity, and innovation to provide its clients with the very best solution.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Overview

Sybarite is seeking candidates who are passionate in design and keen to collaborate on key mixed-use projects. This is a key role within the project team that will focus on Architecture and base build on large-scale luxury retail projects (ranging from 150,000 – 800,000 sqm) from Concept Design to completion.

As a key team member, you will balance design, technical ability and efficiency to deliver cohesive architectural projects that are aesthetically innovative and technically feasible.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES – DIRECT CANDIDATE APPLICATION ONLY

About You

• Minimum 8 years of luxury design experience delivering mixed-use projects globally.
• Strong visual storytelling skills, naturally igniting great rapport and adapting style to all levels.
• Superb knowledge of materials and finishes, confidently take responsibility from concept to completion.
• Proficiency in generating drawing tender packages.
• Able to confidently take responsibility in leading CD, SD & DD package delivery programming resources and workload.
• Competence in annotating construction drawing packs from contractors and third parties.
• Able to confidently assist the associate in the design and production of interior or architectural projects within the office.
• Manage and mentor a small group, leading and motivating them towards deadlines.
• Consider the relationship between creativity and technical design as fluid.
• Experience leasing with subcontractors.
• Collaborative with other disciplines such as Interior, installation, and branding.
• Expert level knowledge of Rhino and AutoCAD required (Visualisation/ FF&E delivery expertise preferred), Knowledge of REVIT preferred.
• Previous experience working for an international firm.
• Good communication skills and presentation skills.

Company landscapes are constantly evolving. As such, the job descriptions and role expectations for each position are not set in stone. They are reviewed and updated regularly to align with the changing requirements and strategic goals of the business. This flexibility allows us to adapt to new challenges and opportunities, ensuring that our team remains agile and responsive. We value adaptability and encourage our employees to embrace change as part of their professional growth and contribution to the company’s success.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

Sybarite offers a wide range of non-contractual additional benefits, a few of which are listed below.

• Fitness: We offer a series of personal fitness classes during lunchtime, 4 days a week (Yoga & Personal Training).
• Food: We have two in-house chefs providing complimentary lunches daily.
• Cycle Scheme: We are currently signed up with a UK Cycle Scheme provider.
• Private Medical: Life, Health and MediCash Insurance is available to all staff.
• Holiday: In addition to paid annual leave days we also have a fully paid Christmas Closure period.
• Development Budget: This is available to all staff to develop their professional skillset.
• Monthly Socials: Weekly drinks take place in the studio ever Friday with Monthly socials taking place on the last Thursday of each month in a different London based location.