The Role An experienced Architect with strong design concepts who can manage 2 to 3 projects at a time.Who we are? Our architectural practice has a high-profile reputation as designers of some of Sydney's most admired luxury homes on the North Shore. Client experience is paramount here and we pride ourselves on delivering a seamless, inspiring experience in the creation of our customers' projects. Our studio on Sydney's North Shore employs a design and support team of 8-10 long-term and experienced employees.How will I develop my career here? This is an exceptional opportunity to steer your career in a medium sized, busy practice by: Raising your personal profile in the architectural professionExposure to high-quality design across a range of residential projectsWhat do we design? ResidentialHouses: alterations and additions ($1M to $4M), heritage house renovations, beach houses, single luxury homes ($3.5M - $7.0M) Dual Occupancy, Boutique luxury unit and townhouse developmentsWhat services do we provide? Architectural services Interior design Project management Your role will include: Reporting to the principal, you will deliver a range of projects, with a key focus on:Preparing concept designs, and presentation of same to clients Preparation of Schematic Design (including 3D modelling presentation), DA, CC, Tender documentationCollaboration with other team members to meet project deliverablesCo-ordination with other consultants Liaising with authorities and achieving approvals You will be skilled in: ESSENTIAL Proven ability to develop design concepts from the client brief whilst having a clear understanding of the Council's LEP/DCP controls applicable to the siteDesigning luxury, individual houses in Sydney across traditional, heritage and contemporary styles as well as experience in delivering approvals for DA from the Councils of the North Shore and Northern Beaches with a detailed understanding of the local councils LEP/DCP controlsPresenting concept designs to high net-worth private residential clients and liaising with them throughout the lifecycle of the projectConstruction knowledge and Building Code knowledge essential for residential homesConstruction detailing for both interior and general architectural elements and buildability knowledge and spatial feel for individual homesMinimum of 10 years post-graduate AUSTRALIAN experience in exactly this roleBachelor and Masters of ArchitectureSkilled in BCA, Authority Controls and Australian Standards A positive attitude and a willingness to progress are paramountFluent written and spoken English, and articulate in verbal presentationsA personable style in dealing with individual clients; not too "corporate" in communicationsHIGHLY DESIRABLE Registered Architect in NSW or eligibility to become registeredVectorworks professional experience and proficiency is preferable but not essential. Training in Vectorworks will be provided to the successful candidate as requiredOrganisational skills to meet budget and programme targetsFluent spoken Mandarin is highly desirableRemuneration The salary package offered is commensurate with your skills and experience.Commencement of Role As soon as possible** please note, we will not be able to respond to your application if you do not have the "essential" skills listed above.