Job Description

SAOTA is internationally recognized for pushing the boundaries of architectural excellence. To further strengthen our commitment to quality, innovation, and mentorship, we're looking for a highly experienced Senior Production & Internal Technical Specialist to play a key leadership role across project teams and technical systems within the practice.
This hybrid role combines core architectural responsibilities with a broader studio-wide technical advisory function, ideal for a confident, detail-oriented professional who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and mentoring others.
About the Role
In addition to project-based architectural duties, this individual will:

• Provide expert technical input across multiple projects, beyond their assigned ones
• Attend coordination meetings (internal and external) to resolve technical challenges
• Participate in key milestone workshops, offering technical critique and advice
• Review detail drawings before presentation/issue where needed
• Offer on-demand support to juniors and peers facing technical challenges
• Dedicate 15-20% of their time to studio-wide technical initiatives, systems, and mentorship
• Contribute to developing internal resources like the Engineering Coordination Guide and LMS training materials for junior architects

Leadership & Team Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Team Leaders on project coordination and program management
• Guide architectural development and be accountable for design outputs and deadlines
• Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors
• Demonstrate leadership by fostering open communication, maintaining team morale, and supporting professional development

Technical Expertise

• Display deep technical aptitude across all project phases, from documentation to construction
• Provide solutions aligned with regional regulations and building technologies
• Drive implementation and refinement of internal systems and workflows
• Engage with external suppliers to deepen product knowledge and enhance internal databases
• Guide and mentor team members in coordination, technical detailing, and system understanding

Design Contribution

• Interpret briefs and support project teams through full architectural services
• Produce design documentation, including drawings, 3D models, renders, videos, and presentations
• Maintain consistency and quality in design language and presentation

Studio & Systems Contribution

• Contribute to SAOTA's internal knowledge-sharing platforms (e.g., Design Fridays)
• Lead and participate in the implementation of technical standards across the practice
• Ensure project folders and documentation adhere to company systems
• Train others on SAOTA systems and emerging technologies

What We're Looking For
Qualifications & Experience:

• Architectural or Architectural Technologist qualification
• Minimum of 8 years' post-qualification experience, including leadership roles
• At least 2 years of working on multidisciplinary projects (locally or internationally)

Essential Skills:

• High-level knowledge of Revit, Adobe Suite, Twinmotion, AutoCAD & Lumion
• Excellent technical and design problem-solving ability
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Calm under pressure and able to manage sensitive/confidential information
• Able to travel when required
• Confident in presenting and articulating design decisions

Behavioural Attributes:

• Flexible, proactive, and accountable
• High level of professionalism and emotional intelligence
• Strong mentorship mindset and team-oriented approach
• Resilient and solutions-driven

Why SAOTA?

• Work in a dynamic, globally respected design studio
• Engage in meaningful architectural innovation and thought leadership
• Collaborate with world-class talent across disciplines
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and wellness initiatives
• Contribute to a practice-shaping architecture on a global scale

Ready to take your technical expertise to the next level and help shape the future of architecture at SAOTA? Apply now.