Project Architect (Commercial Interiors)

Overview

Lead design and delivery of high‑end interior‑architecture projects from briefing to handover.

Key Responsibilities

• design lead
• project delivery
• client coordination
• design development
• construction handover
• interior architecture

Tasks

You’ll lead the design and delivery of bespoke interior-architecture projects, guiding them from early briefing through to construction and handover. Working closely with the Director, you’ll bring a fusion of creative vision, technical rigour and client engagement to every project. Project types include high-end workplace design, lobby refurbishments, podium façade upgrades and occasional single-dwelling residential interiors. You’ll coordinate with clients and consultants across all stages, ensuring designs align with business objectives, brand and culture. Own the full lifecycle of high-end interiors projects, and shape them with your creative and technical vision from briefing to handover. Project types are mainly workplace, hospitality, and residential.

Requirements

• architecture
• revit
• leadership
• design
• sustainability

What You Bring

Your architectural expertise will support minor structural changes, while your leadership in design and documentation phases—using Revit—will elevate materials, craftsmanship, heritage and sustainability. -Architecture qualifications -Proficiency in Revit

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Benefits

An award-winning Surry Hills design studio, with 10 talented design staff. Everyone in the studio runs projects end-to-end, giving you full ownership and exposure to top-tier projects without the layers of large firms. This is a hands-on role where your input is visible, valued, and free from layers of bureaucracy. With hybrid working (2 days WFH) and flexible hours, you’ll also have the freedom to manage your time around life, not the other way around. There’s a strong focus on sustainability, purpose, and long-term client partnerships. You won’t just deliver projects, you’ll help shape environments that respond to brand, culture, and place in meaningful ways. And once you’re settled in, there’s a pathway to acquire equity in the business, deepening your stake in its success.

About Kappa Executive Search

-It established a reputation through rigorous retained executive search, focusing on Architectural, Interior Design and Cost Consultancy roles. -Their recruitment methodology combines competitor mapping, deep networking and database research to secure top talent. -They expanded into contract and contingent placements to support fluctuating capacity needs in construction. -Typical projects include sourcing project managers, quantity surveyors, estimators and design leads across the APAC region. -The firm operates across both permanent and contract roles within professional services for the built environment. -Despite its boutique size, it leverages an extensive industry network to move high‑calibre candidates and teams.

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