SENIOR ARCHITECT – STUDIO HEAD Experience: 9–12 Years | Full time | Mumbai
Architecture
Employment Type: Full-Time | Studio-Based
Experience Required: 9–12 Years
Software Requirement: Autodesk Revit – Mandatory

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.

We aim to combine design, technology, commercial intelligence and technical excellence , while developing strong architectural leaders within the studio.

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 .

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.
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 .
Establish and maintain BIM, documentation and QA/QC standards .
Lead coordination with Structural, MEP, Façade, Landscape, Fire, Liaison and other specialist consultants .
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.
Participate in and lead meetings with clients, developers, PMCs, consultants and contractors .
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.

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 .
~ 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 .
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.

Ownership – Takes responsibility for projects, teams, deadlines and outcomes.
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.
Adaptability – Open to BIM, AI and emerging architectural technologies.
Translate the Principal Architect’s vision into well-designed, coordinated and executable projects .
Build strong, independent Project Architects and teams.
Improve design quality, BIM coordination, documentation and timely delivery .
Someone who enjoys solving complex problems, mentoring teams, working with Revit/BIM and taking ownership from design through execution .

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 .

Lead high-rise, commercial, luxury residential and mixed-use projects .
Influence design, BIM standards and studio systems .
Grow from project leadership into studio and practice leadership .

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.
Brief summary of projects personally led
Experience: 9–12 Years
Employment: Full-Time | Studio-Based
Revit: We are looking for an architect ready to move beyond simply managing projects and take the next step toward leading a studio, developing people and shaping architecture at scale.

📌 Senior Design Architect (Mumbai)
🏢 Architectonics | The Design Studio
📍 Mumbai