Design Architect (Cape Town) at GIBB Engineering and Architecture

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization and design development of complex architectural projects across a range of sectors.
• Produce architectural design and technical information across PROCSA Work Stages 1–4.
• Develop innovative architectural concepts that respond to client objectives, operational requirements, commercial viability and environmental considerations.
• Prepare and present design concepts, feasibility studies, masterplans and architectural proposals to clients and stakeholders.
• Lead the preparation and evaluation of design options and develop preferred concepts through schematic and developed design.
• Coordinate architectural design with multidisciplinary consultant teams and ensure the integration of engineering, sustainability and specialist requirements.
• Maintain design intent throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with architectural visualisers and graphic designers to produce high-quality presentation material.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the continued development of design capability within the studio.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to competitions, proposals and business development initiatives where required.

Requirements
Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture.
• Professional registration with SACAP 

Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years' post-qualification experience in architectural design.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex architectural projects through feasibility, concept and developed design stages.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary design teams.
• Experience presenting architectural concepts to clients and facilitating design reviews.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Autodesk Revit skills, including conceptual massing, design options, schedules and documentation workflows.
• Strong working knowledge of SketchUp, Autodesk FormIt and Autodesk Forma.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign).
• Experience with visualisation software such as Twinmotion, Lumion or Enscape.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and BIM 360.
• Good understanding of BIM processes and collaborative digital project delivery.

Core Competencies

• Exceptional conceptual design ability supported by a strong portfolio of completed projects.
• Demonstrated experience designing complex buildings across a range of sectors and scales.
• Strong understanding of architectural design principles, spatial planning, urban design and placemaking.
• Ability to balance creativity with technical feasibility, commercial objectives and buildability.
• Excellent presentation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and collaboration abilities.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to design excellence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment.

Personal Attributes

• Passion for architecture and design excellence.
• Innovative thinker with strong creative problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptable, collaborative and proactive.
• Commercially aware with a client-focused approach.
• Committed to continuous learning and the adoption of new technologies and digital design tools.