Lead Architect / Lead Designer

About the role

The Lead Designer provides creative direction, technical oversight and design leadership across architectural, interior and spatial design projects. The role covers design concepts, 3D visualizations, technical drawings and design specifications, ensuring quality, accuracy and client satisfaction. It reports to the Head of Design and is based in Lagos.

Key responsibilities

• Develop design concepts and strategies, evaluate them for feasibility and compliance, and present them to clients and stakeholders
• Lead 3D modelling and visualization, including renderings, and resolve spatial coordination issues
• Review and approve drawings and specifications, run design reviews and set quality standards
• Set design themes, materials, finishes and aesthetics, keeping up with current trends
• Incorporate health, safety and sustainability into designs and work with construction teams on feasibility
• Coordinate design across projects, manage revisions and support the design team

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Spatial Design or a related field; B.Sc. in Architecture preferred, Master's an advantage
• 6-8 years of progressive experience in architectural, interior or spatial design
• At least 3 years leading design teams or giving technical and creative direction
• Proven experience managing multiple projects and delivering on time, with a strong portfolio

Required skills

• AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, BIM environments, Adobe Creative Suite
• Rendering tools such as V-Ray, Enscape or Lumion
• 3D modelling, architectural visualization and BIM
• Technical drawing, architectural detailing, material specifications and building systems