Careers

Smart Design Studio is recruiting for a Senior Architect to fulfil a Team Leader role in our Sydney Studio.  The successful candidate will be leading the front end of our Multi-Residential and Mixed-Use developments. 

The successful candidate will have:

• excellent design and masterplanning skills
• strong conceptual & detailed planning skills
• experience in overseeing projects from concept through to DA
• an ability to mentor
• extensive knowledge of the ADG
• proven relationships with stakeholders such as council, consultants and clients
• business acumen

We are looking for someone who admires the work of Smart Design Studio and excited about contributing their design skills to our growing body of work. 

A friendly, positive and hard-working attitude is essential.  A working knowledge of Revit would be ideal. Remuneration will be awarded based on experience.  There is the potential for the successful candidate to grow into the role of Studio Director.

What sets Smart Design Studio apart as a workplace?

• Community: we celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that a diverse team leads to richer perspectives and better outcomes.  We are committed to creating an inclusive community where everyone feels welcome and valued.
• Continuous learning: we encourage the professional development of our team members.  We run in-house masterclasses, invite visitors to the studio to present topics accredited for CPD points and to crit projects. We stay up to date with Sydney’s architectural scene, keeping staff informed about relevant talks and seminars.
• Culture: striving for excellence requires dedication and hard work but we encourage our staff to maintain a healthy work-life balance.  We ensure there are always staff social events in our calendar such as wellness activities, all staff lunches and Friday evening gatherings.

If you are able to demonstrate the above qualities and would like to apply for this position then please email your CV and portfolio to employment@smartdesignstudio.com  with the reference “2025 – Team Leader Multi-Res”  the subject line. Please note, only applications with that subject heading will be considered.