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  • Posted: Aug 14, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • South African-based firm SAOTA is a studio of architectural designers and technicians including in-house CGI and marketing teams, as well as a strong support staff. It is driven by the dynamic combination of Stefan Antoni, Philip Olmesdahl, Greg Truen, Phillippe Fouché & Mark Bullivant who share a potent vision easily distinguished in their design. Th...
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    Senior Internal Technical & Production Specialist

    • SAOTA is internationally recognized for pushing the boundaries of architectural excellence. To further strengthen our commitment to quality, innovation, and mentorship, we’re looking for a highly experienced Senior Production & Internal Technical Specialist to play a key leadership role across project teams and technical systems within the practice.
    • This hybrid role combines core architectural responsibilities with a broader studio-wide technical advisory function, ideal for a confident, detail-oriented professional who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and mentoring others.

    About the Role

    In addition to project-based architectural duties, this individual will:

    • Provide expert technical input across multiple projects, beyond their assigned ones
    • Attend coordination meetings (internal and external) to resolve technical challenges
    • Participate in key milestone workshops, offering technical critique and advice
    • Review detail drawings before presentation/issue where needed
    • Offer on-demand support to juniors and peers facing technical challenges
    • Dedicate ±15–20% of their time to studio-wide technical initiatives, systems, and mentorship
    • Contribute to developing internal resources like the Engineering Coordination Guide and LMS training materials for junior architects

    Leadership & Team Collaboration

    • Collaborate closely with Team Leaders on project coordination and program management
    • Guide architectural development and be accountable for design outputs and deadlines
    • Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors
    • Demonstrate leadership by fostering open communication, maintaining team morale, and supporting professional development

    Technical Expertise

    • Display deep technical aptitude across all project phases, from documentation to construction
    • Provide solutions aligned with regional regulations and building technologies
    • Drive implementation and refinement of internal systems and workflows
    • Engage with external suppliers to deepen product knowledge and enhance internal databases
    • Guide and mentor team members in coordination, technical detailing, and system understanding

    Design Contribution

    • Interpret briefs and support project teams through full architectural services
    • Produce design documentation, including drawings, 3D models, renders, videos, and presentations
    • Maintain consistency and quality in design language and presentation

    Studio & Systems Contribution

    • Contribute to SAOTA’s internal knowledge-sharing platforms (e.g., Design Fridays)
    • Lead and participate in the implementation of technical standards across the practice
    • Ensure project folders and documentation adhere to company systems
    • Train others on SAOTA systems and emerging technologies

    What We’re Looking For
    Qualifications & Experience:

    • Architectural or Architectural Technologist qualification
    • Minimum of 8 years’ post-qualification experience, including leadership roles
    • At least 2 years of working on multidisciplinary projects (locally or internationally)

    Essential Skills:

    • High-level knowledge of Revit, Adobe Suite, Twinmotion, AutoCAD & Lumion
    • Excellent technical and design problem-solving ability
    • Strong communication and coordination skills
    • Calm under pressure and able to manage sensitive/confidential information
    • Able to travel when required
    • Confident in presenting and articulating design decisions

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to SAOTA on saota.breezy.hr to apply

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