Senior Building Designer

Role : Senior Building Designer / Architectural Draftsperson

Company:

CHD Design – Sydney, NSW

About Us:

CHD Design is a building design practice based in Sydney, delivering residential, commercial, hospitality, and international projects. We are committed to high-quality, innovative, and practical design solutions across diverse project types.

Position:

We are seeking a full-time, permanent Senior Building Designer / Architectural Draftsperson to join our growing team.

Key Responsibilities:

· Produce detailed design drawings, documentation, and 3D models for residential, hospitality, and commercial projects.

· Coordinate DA, CC, and CDC submissions, liaising with councils, consultants, and clients locally and internationally.

· Apply knowledge of the NCC/BCA, Australian Standards, and local planning requirements.

· Develop design concepts for complex and large-scale projects, including high-rise residential, luxury resorts, hospitality venues, and recreational spaces.

· Prepare construction documentation, specifications, and tender packages.

· Ensure design accuracy, functionality, and compliance throughout all project stages.

Essential Skills & Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Building Design, or related field.

· 5-8 years' professional design and drafting experience across multiple project types (residential, high-rise, hospitality, resorts, plays paces, interiors, and commercial).

· Proven ability to adapt design to diverse cultural and regulatory environments.

· Advanced proficiency in Revit (BIM), Dynamo, Rhino, 3Ds Max, Twinmotion, Lumion, and Adobe

· Creative Suite.

· Proven ability to adapt design to diverse cultural and regulatory environments (experience across Australia, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe highly regarded).

· Strong technical drafting and detailing knowledge.

· Demonstrated ability to deliver projects from concept to completion.

Desirable Skills:

· Experience leading design teams and mentoring junior designers.

· Familiarity with AI and digital design workflows.

· Portfolio showcasing high-quality or internationally recognised projects.

Salary:

AUD $80,000 – $100,000 + superannuation (depending on skills and experience).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sylvania NSW 2224: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor Degree (Preferred)

Experience:

• DESIGN : 5 years (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• DRIVING LICENSE (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person