SENIOR ARCHITECT – STUDIO HEAD
Experience: 9–12 Years | Full-Time | Mumbai
Architectonics | The Design Studio
Location: 321/ Unique Industrial Estate, Twin Tower Lane, Prabhadevi, Mumbai – 400025
Reporting To: Principal Architect
Department: Architecture
Employment Type: Full-Time | Studio-Based
Experience Required: 9–12 Years
Software Requirement: Autodesk Revit – Mandatory
About Architectonics
Architectonics | The Design Studio is a Mumbai-based architecture and design practice with over two decades of experience. We specialize in high-rise residential & commercial towers, luxury villas, hospitality, mixed-use developments and master planning.
Our approach combines design excellence, commercial intelligence, technical rigour and BIM-led delivery to create architecture that is distinctive, efficient and buildable.
Our Vision
Our vision is to build a design-led, technologically progressive and future-ready architectural practice creating meaningful buildings and shaping skylines.
We aim to combine design, technology, commercial intelligence and technical excellence, while developing strong architectural leaders within the studio.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Architect – Studio Head with 9–12 years of experience to work directly with the Principal Architect and lead the architectural studio.
The role combines design leadership, project delivery, Revit/BIM management, consultant coordination, client interaction and team mentorship.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Project Leadership
- Work closely with the Principal Architect to translate the studio’s design vision into well-resolved projects.
- Lead projects from concept and design development through documentation and execution.
- Review planning, massing, façades, materials and architectural detailing.
- Ensure design quality, functionality, efficiency and constructability across projects.
Studio & Team Leadership
- Lead Project Architects, Junior Architects and the BIM Team.
- Allocate projects, responsibilities and deliverables based on priorities and team capabilities.
- Conduct regular design, drawing and project reviews.
- Mentor teams, encourage ownership and maintain high standards of performance and accountability.
Project Management
- Oversee multiple projects, schedules, deliverables and resources simultaneously.
- Monitor project progress and proactively identify delays, risks and coordination issues.
- Ensure timely delivery while maintaining architectural and documentation quality.
Revit, BIM & Technical Quality
- Lead Revit-based project delivery and BIM workflows.
- Review architectural models, drawings, details and construction documentation.
- Establish and maintain BIM, documentation and QA/QC standards.
- Ensure drawings are accurate, coordinated and buildable before issue.
Consultant Coordination
- Lead coordination with Structural, MEP, Façade, Landscape, Fire, Liaison and other specialist consultants.
- Identify and resolve multidisciplinary design and technical conflicts.
- Ensure consultant inputs are correctly integrated into architectural documentation.
High-Rise & Regulatory Coordination
- Review tower planning, cores, parking, podiums, basements, vertical circulation and service integration.
- Apply working knowledge of Mumbai DCPR, fire norms, building codes and approval requirements.
- Balance design intent with planning efficiency, regulatory compliance and commercial objectives.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Participate in and lead meetings with clients, developers, PMCs, consultants and contractors.
- Present design solutions clearly and translate client decisions into actionable directions for the team.
- Maintain professional communication and timely follow-up across stakeholders.
Construction & Site Coordination
- Review shop drawings, materials and critical construction details.
- Conduct key site visits and resolve architectural and coordination issues during execution.
- Ensure construction remains aligned with approved drawings and architectural intent.
Studio Development
- Support the Principal Architect in developing SOPs, BIM standards, drawing standards and efficient studio workflows.
- Encourage adoption of BIM, AI, computational and emerging design technologies.
- Contribute to building a collaborative, accountable and design-driven studio culture.
Must-Have Qualifications
- B.Arch from a recognized institution; COA registration preferred.
- 9–12 years of professional architectural experience.
- Proven experience in high-rise residential and/or commercial projects.
- Strong proficiency in Autodesk Revit is mandatory, with sound BIM workflow knowledge.
- Strong design, planning, detailing and construction documentation skills.
- Experience coordinating Structural, MEP, Façade, Fire, Landscape and Liaison consultants.
- Working knowledge of Mumbai DCPR, building codes and fire regulations.
- Ability to independently lead multiple projects from design development through execution.
- Experience managing and mentoring Project Architects, Junior Architects and BIM teams.
- Strong client communication, presentation and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- M.Arch or relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Advanced Revit/BIM coordination and model management experience.
- Experience in luxury residential, commercial towers, mixed-use, hospitality, villas or master planning.
- Exposure to Dynamo, Grasshopper, computational or parametric design.
- Familiarity with D5 Render, Enscape and AI-assisted architectural workflows.
- Experience developing BIM standards, SOPs and QA/QC systems.
- Understanding of planning efficiency, FSI optimization and commercially intelligent design.
- International/GCC project exposure would be an advantage.
Leadership Attributes
- Design Leadership – Strong architectural judgment and ability to uphold design intent.
- Ownership – Takes responsibility for projects, teams, deadlines and outcomes.
- Decision-Making – Resolves design and technical issues confidently and efficiently.
- Team Leadership – Guides, mentors and develops architects into independent project leaders.
- Communication – Confident with clients, developers, consultants and contractors.
- Accountability – Maintains high standards of quality, coordination and delivery.
- Problem-Solving – Anticipates challenges and develops practical solutions.
- Adaptability – Open to BIM, AI and emerging architectural technologies.
- Collaboration – Works closely with the Principal Architect while effectively leading the studio team.
What Success in This Role Looks Like
- Translate the Principal Architect’s vision into well-designed, coordinated and executable projects.
- Build robust, independent Project Architects and teams.
- Improve design quality, BIM coordination, documentation and timely delivery.
- Anticipate and resolve issues before they reach site.
Who Will Thrive at Architectonics An architect who is design-driven, technically strong and ready to lead. Someone who enjoys solving complex problems, mentoring teams, working with Revit/BIM and taking ownership from design through execution.
Who This Role May Not Suit
This role may not suit someone seeking only a managerial designation or limited project responsibility. The Studio Head must remain hands-on with design, Revit, technical reviews, coordination and team leadership.
Why Join Architectonics?
- Lead high-rise, commercial, luxury residential and mixed-use projects.
- Work directly with the Principal Architect.
- Shape and mentor a growing architectural team.
- Influence design, BIM standards and studio systems.
- Grow from project leadership into studio and practice leadership.
Application
If you believe your experience combines design excellence, technical depth, Revit proficiency, leadership ability and the ambition to help build a strong architectural practice, we would like to hear from you.
Please send
CV / Résumé
Architectural Portfolio
Brief summary of projects personally led
Current CTC
Expected CTC
Notice Period / Earliest Joining Date
Please mention
“Application – Senior Architect / Studio Head”
in the email subject line.
Email:
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Studio Address
Architectonics | The Design Studio
321, Unique Industrial Estate
Twin Tower Lane, Prabhadevi
Mumbai – 400025
Position: Senior Architect – Studio Head
Experience: 9–12 Years
Employment: Full-Time | Studio-Based
Location: Prabhadevi, Mumbai
Reporting To: Principal Architect
Revit: Mandatory
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