Senior Architect - Team Lead

Company Description

StudioKIA is not your conventional design practice. With a four-decade legacy and three generations of design leadership driving innovation at the helm, we combine deep-rooted experience with a relentless pursuit of the new. Our Indian entity, is headquartered in Gurugram, while our global entity operates from Abu Dhabi — enabling us to deliver landmark developments across continents.

Our portfolio spans Master Planning, Townships & Urban Design, Iconic Institutional & IT campuses, High-Density Residential Communities, Transformative Retail Destinations, Amusement Attractions, Immersive Entertainment Environments, and Ultra-Luxury Resorts & Hospitality projects.

We work with visionaries — from real estate funds and global hospitality brands to leading developers, housing authorities, and governments. Our mission is to redefine how large-scale, integrated real estate is imagined and executed, setting new benchmarks in design intelligence, technical excellence, and strategic project delivery.

About the Role

Senior Architect

This is a full-time position based in Gurugram, India, offering the opportunity to work on globally significant projects with a team that thrives on collaboration, curiosity, and uncompromising quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead design direction on high-impact projects from inception to completion, ensuring every stage meets the highest creative and technical benchmarks.
• Collaborate closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver architectural solutions that are both innovative and commercially astute.
• Drive integration between concept, design development, and execution — ensuring design integrity remains uncompromised through the build process.
• Champion originality and contextual relevance in all projects, pushing boundaries while remaining grounded in functional excellence.
• Mentor and inspire cross-disciplinary teams, fostering an environment of creative exploration and disciplined delivery.
• Maintain direct, transparent communication with all stakeholders, anticipating challenges and resolving them with precision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (B.Arch) required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional licensure in Architecture.

• 8–10+ years of proven experience

   delivering large-scale, high-profile projects from concept to execution.
• Demonstrated success in creating unique, contextually responsive, and award-worthy designs.
• Expertise in architectural design principles, software, and visualization tools, with fluency in BIM-based workflows is an added benefit.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder environments.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience in master planning and multi-phase developments.
• Proven ability to blend design creativity with practical execution in diverse typologies.
• Familiarity with global codes, standards, and construction methodologies.
• A future-focused mindset — staying ahead of design and technology trends while championing timeless quality.

Our Design DNA

• Intelligent Innovation

   – Leveraging technology as a creative partner, not a crutch.

• Confident Simplicity

   – Achieving elegance through restraint.

• Crafted Designs

   – Detailing that honors materiality and craft.

• Soulful Humanity

   – Spaces that connect people, culture, and place.

Why Join Us?

At StudioKIA, you won’t just design buildings — you’ll create environments that shape the way people live, work, and experience the world. You’ll have the autonomy to influence design direction, the support of an experienced team, and the stage to deliver projects that define skylines and set industry precedents.

Terms & Conditions

Remuneration will be competitive and aligned with your experience and portfolio strength. StudioKIA is committed to diversity, meritocracy, and creating an inclusive workplace where talent is celebrated and potential is unleashed.

Application Process

hiring@studiokia.com