Job Title: Principal Architect – Head of Design
Location: Hyderabad, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking an accomplished Principal Architect to lead our Architecture & Design team in Hyderabad. This is a leadership role responsible for managing the India design office, overseeing multidisciplinary project delivery, and ensuring design excellence across hospitality, F&B, retail, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
The successful candidate will combine exceptional architectural expertise with strong leadership and project management skills to drive innovation, mentor design teams, and deliver world-class architectural solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Architecture & Design office in Hyderabad, ensuring efficient project delivery and operational excellence.
- Oversee the planning, design, coordination, and execution of hospitality, F&B, retail, restaurant, commercial, and mixed-use projects.
- Review and approve concept designs, design development packages, technical drawings, and construction documentation.
- Manage and mentor Architects, Interior Designers, BIM Managers, BIM Architects, BIM Modelers, and other technical professionals.
- Coordinate with international project teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders throughout all project phases.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.
- Establish and maintain architectural design standards, BIM workflows, and best practices.
- Participate in design presentations, technical meetings, and client discussions.
- Provide technical guidance and resolve complex design and coordination challenges.
- Support project planning, resource allocation, and workload management.
- Ensure compliance with local building regulations, international codes, and industry standards.
- Promote innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement across the design team.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
- Registered Architect is preferred.
- 12–18 years of professional experience in Architecture & Design.
- Minimum 5 years of experience leading architectural teams or design departments.
- Proven experience delivering hospitality, F&B, restaurants, cafés, retail, commercial, and mixed-use projects.
- Strong knowledge of BIM methodologies and multidisciplinary project coordination.
- Advanced proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, BIM 360, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent understanding of construction documentation, design coordination, and project execution.
- Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working on international projects or GCC developments is highly desirable.
Key Competencies
- Architectural Leadership
- Hospitality & Retail Design
- F&B & Restaurant Design
- BIM Management & Coordination
- Project Planning & Delivery
- Design Quality Assurance
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Technical Problem Solving
- Client & Stakeholder Management
- Multidisciplinary Coordination
- Innovation & Sustainable Design
What We Offer
- Attractive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead a talented architecture and design team.
- Exposure to international hospitality, retail, and F&B projects.
- Dynamic, collaborative, and innovation-driven work environment.
- Excellent opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
Ideal Candidate Background
We are looking for a seasoned architect with leadership experience in architecture and design consultancies or multidisciplinary design firms, specializing in hospitality, F&B, restaurants, cafés, retail, and commercial developments. Candidates with experience delivering projects for international brands and coordinating global design teams will be highly preferred.
