Design Architect (Cape Town)

SVA International, one of Africa’s leading architectural firms and a member of the GIBB Group of Companies, aim to provide comprehensive solutions to property developers and contractors’ clients. As a subsidiary, SVA International retains a range of building service capabilities covering engineering expertise, architecture, environmental and sustainability, urban design tenant management and building management systems.

We are seeking a talented Design Architect to complement our team - specifically, an experienced professional with a proven speciality in retail design.

We welcome your application if you believe you meet the requirements for this position.

Key Performance Areas

• Produce design and technical information across all the PROCSA Work Stages 1-4 and must display strong creativity in the conceptual design stages.
• Work in collaboration with a design team to produce innovative designs across a wide range of building typologies and environments, and in particular in the retail sector.
• Lead the preparation of designs options for cost feasibility studies and designs, prepare full architectural and interior architecture design concepts, and capable of leading the development of the design to the next stages of documentation.
• Creatively design, plan and conceptualise all aspects of assigned projects.
• Consolidate all architectural requirements and specifications, as well as input from other consultants.
• Effectively communicate design intent and concepts to international client and operator brand standards and stakeholders.
• Work closely with architectural visualiser(s) and graphic designers in preparation of design presentation material.
• Promote and nurture positive business relationships through effective communication.
• Prepare and maintain copies of completed architectural designs and drawings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.