Principal Architect – Design Director
Job Title: Principal Architect – Design Director
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.