Arshak Architects is an award-winning design studio in Manjeri, Kerala, working on projects across India, the UAE and the UK. Our work spans residences, apartments, malls, hospitals and interiors, rooted in Kerala's vernacular tradition and contemporary tropical modernism.

We are looking for a Studio Architect to take ownership of projects in the studio, reporting to our Studio Lead. You will run your projects day to day, keep clients updated and work with our working drawing, permit drawing and site coordination teams to deliver them.

What you will do

- Develop projects from concept through schematic, design development and good-for-construction drawings
- Handle day-to-day client communication on your projects: presentations, design revisions, timely responses and meeting minutes
- Check drawings from the working drawing and permit drawing teams before they go to the Studio Lead for approval
- Prepare and follow through permit submissions with local bodies under KPBR / KMBR
- Coordinate with structural, MEP and other consultants on commercial and healthcare projects
- Make regular site visits, answer site queries and check that work matches drawings
- Guide junior architects and draughtspersons on your projects
- Report progress to the Studio Lead and raise design and client issues early

What we need




- B.Arch with Council of Architecture registration
- 5 to 8 years of practice experience, including at least one commercial or healthcare project (mall, hospital, apartment or similar)
- Hands-on experience getting permits through Kerala local bodies under KPBR / KMBR
- Strong AutoCAD skills; SketchUp and a rendering tool such as Lumion, Enscape or D5
- Fluent Malayalam and English, spoken and written
- Quick, clear and professional client communication
- Based in or willing to relocate to Malappuram / Calicut

Positive to have
- Revit or another BIM tool
- Experience leading a small team

What we offer
- Salary of Rs 40,000 to 50,000 per month based on experience
- Quarterly performance bonus linked to KPIs
- 15 days of paid leave per year
- Varied portfolio across India and abroad, with room to grow into a lead role

Studio hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. This is a full-time, studio-based role with regular site visits; it is not a remote position. To apply, send your CV and a portfolio (PDF, under 20 MB) showing projects you worked on.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Paid time off

Experience:
- Architectural design: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Studio Architect (Manjeri)
🏢 Arshak Architects By Team Nirman
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