Interior Architect
Summary
An interior architect/designer at dhk Architects leads spa, hydrothermal and wellness facility design from concept through construction documentation, coordinates with engineers, contractors and clients, and supports business development across South Africa's hospitality, resort and wellness sectors. Requires SACAP registration.
The Interior Designer / Architect / Wellness Designer & Business Development is responsible for the design, planning and integration of wellness-focused environments across TLEE Spas + Wellness projects. This role combines architectural and interior design expertise with a specialist understanding of spa and wellness environments to deliver spaces that are aesthetically compelling, operationally effective and technically sound.
The incumbent will lead wellness design initiatives from concept through implementation, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, sustainability principles and hospitality industry standards. In addition, the role will actively support business development efforts within the South African market, helping to expand TLEE's presence across the hospitality, resort, wellness, and property development sectors.
Requirements
- Translate wellness philosophies (thermal bathing, hydrothermal therapies, holistic treatment modalities) into spatial and architectural solutions.
- Ensure circulation, adjacencies, and experiential design support the guest journey and operational flow.
- Advise on materials, finishes, and sustainable practices to align with wellness principles.
- Technical & Code Oversight
- Ensure compliance with building codes, accessibility standards.
- Provide detailed oversight during construction administration, site visits, and punch-list reviews.
- Work directly with clients, operators, and brand partners to integrate architectural solutions into larger hospitality or mixed-use projects.
- Mentor junior designers in architectural best practices and wellness-specific design approaches, as the team grows.
- Act as bridge between conceptual design team and technical consultants to ensure feasibility and fidelity to vision.
- Business Development
- Proactive reach out to developers, architect firms, hotels, resorts and safari lodges to promote TLEE services.
- Attend industry wellness and architecture conferences for networking and business development opportunities.
- SACAP Registered
- Strong portfolio of built spa, hospitality, or wellness projects preferred.
- Ability to merge creative design intent with construct ability and operational efficiency.
- Excellent communicator with collaborative approach to working across disciplines.
Benefits
- A competitive salary, commensurate with experience and expertise
- Dynamic project exposure across building typologies and regions
- Opportunities for growth within a progressive and supportive studio environment
- A culture of continuous learning, design excellence, and sustainability leadership