What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Architect position at Kappa Executive Search?
Senior Design Architect - Multi-Residential & Community Projects
📍 Location: Manly (Flexible WFH Available)
💼 Employment Type: Full Time
💰 Salary: $125,000 Superannuation
Design the kind of projects that actually change lives, not just skylines.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a true design leadership role at a purpose driven architectural practice known for delivering thoughtful, human centred social infrastructure. The studio has built a strong reputation for reimagining multi-residential, health and community environments, replacing institutional design with architecture that promotes dignity, wellbeing and recovery.
Based in an inspiring Manly studio overlooking Sydney Harbour, you will lead the design vision for major projects from concept through to presentation, working closely with senior leadership to shape strategy, mentor emerging designers and represent the practice to clients and stakeholders. With flexible working arrangements available, this role offers both meaningful work and lifestyle balance.
What’s in It for You?
• Design Leadership: Shape the vision for major multi residential and community projects
• Meaningful Work: Projects focused on wellbeing, social impact and community outcomes
• Lifestyle Location: Inspiring Manly studio with harbour views
• Growing Practice: Expanding studio with a strong national reputation
• Creative Autonomy: Genuine influence on design direction and studio output
• Supportive Culture: Friendly, collaborative environment that values teamwork
• Career Progression: Opportunity to grow your leadership profile within the practice
What You’ll Be Doing
• Leading concept design for complex multi residential and community projects
• Developing compelling design narratives from brief through presentation
• Collaborating closely with the Design Director and senior leadership
• Mentoring and guiding a talented team of architects and graduates
• Producing sketches, diagrams and visual material to communicate ideas
• Presenting confidently to clients, stakeholders and planning authorities
• Shaping design strategy and maintaining design quality across projects
What You’ll Need
✏️ Design Expertise: Strong concept design capability, particularly in multi residential projects
🖊️ Communication: Excellent freehand sketching and or SketchUp skills
🧠 Leadership: Proven ability to guide teams and influence design outcomes
🎤 Presentation: Confident communicator with clients and approval bodies
🤝 Mindset: Collaborative, positive and aligned with a supportive studio culture
🌱 Passion: Genuine interest in architecture that improves lives and communities
Let’s Talk!
Ready to lead projects that make a real difference while enjoying flexibility and lifestyle balance?
For a confidential discussion, contact:
Shane O’Brien
📞 0406 639 008
📧 shane.obrien@kappaexecutive.com
Kappa Executive Search is a national recruitment consultancy specialising in Architecture, Interior Design, Project Management and Quantity Surveying roles across Australia.
We partner with leading studios and developers to connect exceptional professionals with career defining opportunities.
📍 Location: Manly (Flexible WFH Available)
💼 Employment Type: Full Time
💰 Salary: $125,000 Superannuation
Design the kind of projects that actually change lives, not just skylines.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a true design leadership role at a purpose driven architectural practice known for delivering thoughtful, human centred social infrastructure. The studio has built a strong reputation for reimagining multi-residential, health and community environments, replacing institutional design with architecture that promotes dignity, wellbeing and recovery.
Based in an inspiring Manly studio overlooking Sydney Harbour, you will lead the design vision for major projects from concept through to presentation, working closely with senior leadership to shape strategy, mentor emerging designers and represent the practice to clients and stakeholders. With flexible working arrangements available, this role offers both meaningful work and lifestyle balance.
What’s in It for You?
• Design Leadership: Shape the vision for major multi residential and community projects
• Meaningful Work: Projects focused on wellbeing, social impact and community outcomes
• Lifestyle Location: Inspiring Manly studio with harbour views
• Growing Practice: Expanding studio with a strong national reputation
• Creative Autonomy: Genuine influence on design direction and studio output
• Supportive Culture: Friendly, collaborative environment that values teamwork
• Career Progression: Opportunity to grow your leadership profile within the practice
What You’ll Be Doing
• Leading concept design for complex multi residential and community projects
• Developing compelling design narratives from brief through presentation
• Collaborating closely with the Design Director and senior leadership
• Mentoring and guiding a talented team of architects and graduates
• Producing sketches, diagrams and visual material to communicate ideas
• Presenting confidently to clients, stakeholders and planning authorities
• Shaping design strategy and maintaining design quality across projects
What You’ll Need
✏️ Design Expertise: Strong concept design capability, particularly in multi residential projects
🖊️ Communication: Excellent freehand sketching and or SketchUp skills
🧠 Leadership: Proven ability to guide teams and influence design outcomes
🎤 Presentation: Confident communicator with clients and approval bodies
🤝 Mindset: Collaborative, positive and aligned with a supportive studio culture
🌱 Passion: Genuine interest in architecture that improves lives and communities
Let’s Talk!
Ready to lead projects that make a real difference while enjoying flexibility and lifestyle balance?
For a confidential discussion, contact:
Shane O’Brien
📞 0406 639 008
📧 shane.obrien@kappaexecutive.com
Kappa Executive Search is a national recruitment consultancy specialising in Architecture, Interior Design, Project Management and Quantity Surveying roles across Australia.
We partner with leading studios and developers to connect exceptional professionals with career defining opportunities.
Salary : $125,000