Midweight Designer / Architect
Vacancy
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About the Role
We are seeking a highly creative and ambitious Midweight Designer / Architect with strong retail knowledge and interior design experience to join our London studio and support the delivery of large-scale luxury retail and mixed-use developments across China. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in shaping projects from concept through to delivery, bringing together strong design thinking, retail and interior spatial planning expertise, and technical understanding. You will be responsible for leading key stages of project development, ensuring design excellence whilst coordinating with consultants, clients and internal disciplines.
About You
- Minimum 4–8 years’ professional experience delivering complex architecture, interior design and mixed-use developments.
- Strong retail knowledge and experience working on large-scale retail, mixed-use, hospitality or commercial projects.
- Strong experience in large-scale retail, mixed-use and hospitality interior design, with an understanding of customer experience, circulation, merchandising and front-of-house environments.
- Excellent design, spatial planning and architectural storytelling skills.
- Proven ability to lead Design Development packages, technical drawing packages and coordinated multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong understanding of consultant coordination, planning principles and project delivery processes.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the confidence to engage clients and senior stakeholders.
- Ability to balance conceptual thinking with technical rigour and project delivery requirements.
- Proficiency in Rhino, Enscape and AutoCAD, with the ability to produce clear design models, visualisations and technical drawing outputs.
REQUIREMENTS
- Lead the development of architectural, interior and spatial design concepts across large-scale retail and mixed-use projects.
- Contribute to the creation of innovative, commercially successful and experience-led design solutions.
- Take ownership of project packages through Concept Design, Schematic Design and Design Development stages, including design documentation and technical drawing packages.
- Collaborate closely with Directors to realise project vision and design intent.
- Coordinate with local architects, consultants and specialist disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead design presentations and communicate design concepts clearly to clients and stakeholders.
- Manage consultant coordination and ensure integration of architectural, interior, structural and MEP requirements.
- Support project teams in resolving design and technical challenges whilst maintaining design quality.
- Prepare and review design documentation, presentations, reports, technical drawings and coordinated drawing packages.
- Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to a collaborative studio culture.
- Champion design excellence while balancing creativity, technical feasibility and commercial objectives.
WHAT WE OFFER
Sybarite offers a wide range of non-contractual additional benefits, a few of which are listed below.
- The opportunity to work on globally recognised luxury retail and mixed-use developments.
- Exposure to some of the most ambitious and innovative projects currently being delivered in Asia.
- A collaborative, multidisciplinary design environment.
- Career progression within a globally recognised design practice.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A studio culture that values creativity, innovation, wellbeing and work-life balance.
Sybarite is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and make employment decisions based solely on business needs, role requirements, and an individual’s qualifications, skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Company landscapes are constantly evolving. As such, the job descriptions and role expectations for each position are not set in stone. They are reviewed and updated regularly to align with the changing requirements and strategic goals of the business. This flexibility allows us to adapt to new challenges and opportunities, ensuring that our team remains agile and responsive. We value adaptability and encourage our employees to embrace change as part of their professional growth and contribution to the company’s success.