Principal Architect – Head of Design

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.