Job Description

dhk Architects is one of the largest and leading architectural studios in Africa. Our strength as an award-winning design-led studio arises from a unique blend of creative talent, technical capability, implementation expertise and commercial strategy.

Building a leading studio at the forefront of our industry is about more than producing outstanding design. It’s also about building an outstanding team. We actively cultivate a stimulating environment where ideas are challenged and innovation is encouraged. It’s a diverse, creative studio with a culture of progressive design, high-performance and future-focused thinking.

We support career growth and development, and foster young talent through mentorship, training and development programmes. We create connections with peers and colleagues outside the office through sporting and social events – and we make great coffee!

dhk Interior Design is a vibrant and dynamic team of interior designers who are breaking the mould of what makes great design. We don’t believe in designing for trends. Rather, we believe in creating interior spaces that work hard for our clients, using colour, texture, form and materials to express who they are. Our work is contemporary but timeless. We design for leading blue-chip and boutique clients in the hospitality, multi-residential, commercial, retail and education sectors. And we love what we do.

If this sounds like your dream team and you can tick all the boxes below, then we want to meet you.

The role:

We’re looking for a senior designer who has experience of delivering interior design projects from concept development through to implementation and construction management. You’ll need to be detail-oriented with a strong track record as a skilled all-rounder. Working with us, you’ll hone your project management skills and demonstrate your excellent communication skills. You’ll need to be adept at presenting clear ideas both internally and externally. You must also have a sound understanding of technical and commercial feasibility.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Taking ownership of and responsibility for projects from inception to handover
• Assess the client's project requirements
• Develop clear and accurate briefs that fully express the client’s needs
• Develop innovative design concepts
• Present concepts and proposals to the client and colleagues
• Expand and develop designs to align with the client’s brief, budget and regulations
• Generate technical and construction documentation packages
• Liaise with suppliers, site coordinators and project managers
• Facilitate project handovers
• Support the growth and development of the business

Qualifications

Skills and expertise required:

• 7+ Years experience
• Leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to train the design team
• Collaborative mindset and flexible, adaptable approach to working with teams
• Experience in managing multiple projects and teams concurrently
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Creativity and three-dimensional thinking to create evocative, functional, progressive spaces
• Excellent conceptual thinking, evident in the ability to develop practical, creative concepts
• Clear understanding of construction methods
• Extensive knowledge of the local supplier market and service delivery in South Africa
• Commitment to staying up to date with current trends
• A consistent and methodical approach to work in progress and in follow through
• Excellent numerical skills and experience with budgeting
• Proactive approach to networking and business development
• Entrepreneurial business acumen
  

Essential qualifications and credentials

• Tertiary qualification in interior design
• Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup skills are essential

Candidates must be eligible to work in South Africa.

Additional Information

Benefits

• A competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Exposure to iconic urban and architectural projects across the continent.
• Career development opportunities in a progressive, design-led environment.
• ​A studio culture grounded in innovation, excellence, and collaboration.