Senior Architect / Design Lead Jobs in Chennai Architecture Firm

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Senior Architect / Design Lead positions in Chennai's private Architecture Firm sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Architecture and Urban Design employer in Chennai offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Chennai.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of flagship residential, commercial, or institutional projects from concept through construction completion.
• Set design direction and maintain design quality standards across all stages of assigned project commissions.
• Manage and mentor a team of architects and assistants working on assigned projects.
• Present design concepts, development updates, and key design decisions to clients in formal review meetings.
• Review and approve working drawing packages, consultant coordination sets, and contractor submittals.
• Collaborate with the principal or founding partners on new business pitches and design competition submissions.
• Oversee construction administration for projects in site stage, ensuring design intent is upheld on site.

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Arch from a COA-recognized institution with valid COA registration and 5 to 12 years of private practice experience.
• Demonstrated portfolio of completed flagship projects as design lead or primary design architect.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor a team of junior and mid-level architects in a design studio environment.
• Strong client-facing skills with experience leading design review presentations and managing client expectations.
• Deep knowledge of working drawing standards, building regulations, and construction technology for relevant project types.
• Experience reviewing and approving consultant coordination drawings and contractor submittals.
• M.Arch or additional design qualification from a recognized institution is an advantage for senior design roles.
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Chennai.

✅ Required Skills