Position Title: Senior Architect

Company: Maark Vision Architects (MVA)

Department: Architecture & Design

Reports To: Managing Director / Principal Architect

Team: Junior Architects, Draughtspersons, Interns

Location: Sadashivanagar, Bengaluru (office) with regular site visits

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Experience: 3–10 years in architectural practice.

Qualification: B.Arch (mandatory); registered with the Council of Architecture (COA)

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Senior Architect leads the design function of MVA, owning projects from concept to completion. The role turns development briefs and client requirements into buildable, approvable and saleable designs, and makes sure every drawing that leaves the office is coordinated, correct and on time.

As the group grows, the Senior Architect is expected to build the design office itself — setting drawing standards, review processes and templates — while mentoring junior architects and working closely with the development, projects, construction and sales teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Design Leadership

- Lead projects from site analysis, feasibility and massing through concept, schematic, design development and working drawings.
- Prepare and test development options against byelaws, FAR/FSI, setbacks, saleable area efficiency and unit mix for MV Projects developments.
- Present design options to the MD, landowners and clients and incorporate feedback into final schemes.
- Ensure designs balance aesthetics, buildability, cost and market requirements.

B. Statutory Approvals & Compliance

- Prepare and review submission drawings for plan sanction (BBMP, BDA, BIAAPA and other planning authorities) and NOCs (fire, airport height, environment, BESCOM, BWSSB, etc.).




- Coordinate with liaison consultants and the Legal & Compliance team on approvals, queries and revisions.
- Ensure compliance with the National Building Code, local zoning regulations, RERA disclosure drawings and fire norms.

C. Working Drawings & Coordination

- Lead the preparation of Positive-for-Construction (GFC) drawings, details, door/window schedules and finishes schedules.
- Coordinate structural, MEP, landscape, façade and other consultants; run clash checks and resolve conflicts before issue.
- Maintain the drawing register, version control and transmittals for every project.
- Check and sign off all drawings issued by the team before release to site or to clients.

D. Site Support & Project Delivery

- Visit sites regularly to check that work matches design intent; respond to RFIs and site queries within agreed timelines.
- Work with the Project Manager and site team (KKD Enterprises) on sequencing, material approvals and design changes.
- Approve material samples, mock-ups and finishes in line with the specification.
- Track design deliverables against the project schedule and flag delays early.

E. Interiors, Sales & Marketing Support

- Guide interior design work for group projects and client commissions, including space planning and material selection.
- Provide floor plans, unit plans,



area statements and inputs for brochures, renders and sales collateral.
- Support cost estimation and BOQ preparation with the projects and purchase teams.

F. Team Management & Office Systems

- Allocate work, set deadlines and review output of junior architects, draughtspersons and interns.
- Mentor and train the team on design thinking, detailing, software and site knowledge.
- Set up and maintain drawing standards, CAD/BIM templates, layer standards, title blocks and file-naming conventions.
- Build a library of standard details, specifications and checklists for repeat use.
- Participate in hiring and appraisal of design team members.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

- Education: B.Arch (mandatory); M.Arch preferred; valid COA registration
- Experience: 6–10 years, with at least 2 complete residential/group-housing projects delivered from concept to completion
- Software: AutoCAD (expert), Revit/BIM, SketchUp; working knowledge of Lumion/Enscape/V-Ray, Photoshop and MS Office
- Technical: Strong knowledge of Bengaluru byelaws, NBC, fire norms, RERA, plan sanction process and construction detailing
- Coordination: Proven experience coordinating structural, MEP and other consultants
- Leadership: Able to lead and mentor a small team, set standards and review work
- Communication: Clear presentation skills with clients, landowners and authorities; English and Kannada preferred
- Personal: Ownership mindset, comfortable in a growing organisation where systems are being built

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Food provided
- Internet reimbursement
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time

Work Location: In person

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