Principal Architect

Vienna Lux Cooperation is looking for an experienced Principal Architect to lead our design studio (Vienna Lux Design) and take overall responsibility for the quality, technical accuracy, buildability, and consistency of our architectural work.

The ideal candidate has strong experience designing modern tropical villas in Bali and understands how architectural concepts must respond to the local climate, materials, construction methods, regulations, and site conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and provide overall architectural direction to a team of 5-8 architects and drafters.
• Develop architectural concepts and complete designs for modern villas and residential developments.
• Personally manage selected projects from the client brief through construction documentation.
• Review drawing packages before release to ensure design quality, technical accuracy, coordination, compliance, and buildability.
• Coordinate architectural drawings with structural, MEP, project-management, and site-supervision teams.
• Set priorities, distribute work, monitor deadlines, and maintain the design team's workload and performance.
• Present design proposals to clients and manage design feedback and revisions.
• Guide projects through PBG and other applicable permit and approval processes.
• Establish and improve standard details, drawing templates, checklists, and quality-control procedures.
• Mentor team members and provide regular, documented performance feedback.
• Report project progress, team capacity, design risks, and required decisions to the Managing Director.
• Conduct site visits to verify design implementation and resolve technical issues when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or a higher relevant qualification.
• At least 7 years of professional architectural experience, including at least 3 years leading a design team.
• A strong portfolio of modern villas or residential projects that have been constructed in Bali.
• Candidates must clearly explain their personal role and responsibilities for each submitted project.
• Strong understanding of architectural design, construction drawings, detailing, materials, and buildability.
• Strong knowledge of tropical architecture and construction conditions in Bali.
• Experience coordinating architectural designs with structural and MEP systems.
• Working knowledge of Bali permitting and approval processes, including PBG, zoning, and KKPR.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and at least one relevant design or BIM platform, such as SketchUp, Revit, or ArchiCAD.
• Familiarity with architectural rendering and presentation tools.
• Strong leadership, planning, quality-control, client-presentation, and decision-making skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English is mandatory for international client communication and document review.
• Willing to work from our Seminyak office and conduct regular project site visits.
• Fluent Bahasa Indonesia for team leadership and contractor coordination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid STRA registration.
• An established professional network with Bali-based consultants, contractors, suppliers, or relevant authorities.
• Experience working with international clients and high-end residential standards.
• Experience in an integrated design, construction, supervision, or design-and-build environment.
• Proficiency in German is an advantage.

Please submit the following documents in English:

• Updated CV;
• Portfolio of completed or built villa projects;
• A clear explanation of your personal role in each portfolio project;
• A short cover letter explaining your interest in the position and your approach to leading a design team; and
• Current salary package, expected salary, and notice period.

Applications without a portfolio or without the package details will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview and a design review session.