We are seeking a highly skilled Architect with strong technical expertise and on-site construction experience to join our in-house design team, working on boutique hospitality and low-rise residential developments, including villas and resorts.
This role focuses on technical design, construction documentation, and on-site support with architectural supervision on site, quality control, and day-to-day technical problem solving during construction.
Responsibilities
- Develop and coordinate technical architectural design from RIBA Stage 3 to construction
- Translate design intent into buildable Revit models and documentation
- Coordinate architecture with structural, MEP, and interiors (BIM / Navisworks)
- Provide architectural author’s supervision on site during installation and construction works
- Perform quality control of executed works against project documentation
- Support the site team with day-to-day technical problem solving
- Review and approve minor deviations from design documentation
- Participate in inspection and acceptance of completed works together with Project managers / Site Engineers
- Support tender and construction documentation when required
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture
- +5 years of experience in architectural design
- Experience with hospitality and low-rise residential projects
- Strong technical and construction understanding
- High proficiency in Revit and Navisworks (AutoCAD required; Rhino is a plus)
- Ability to work independently and on site-related issues
- Professional level of English
- Portfolio is highly required
Benefits
- Full-time, on-site role in Fortaleza, Brazil
- National relocation within Brazil supported
- Opportunity to work on a landmark luxury hospitality project from construction through delivery
- Collaboration within a professional, international, multidisciplinary team
- Compensation in USD
- PJ Contract
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture
- 5+ years of experience in architectural design
- Experience with hospitality and low-rise residential projects
- Strong technical and construction understanding
- High proficiency in Revit
- High proficiency in Navisworks
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Rhino
- Ability to work independently and handle on-site issues
- Professional level of English
- Portfolio
What We Do
Utopia Design is a cutting-edge architectural firm and part of a prominent real estate development business. Founded in 2023, the company specializes in high-end residential and boutique hospitality design, focusing on creating exceptional living spaces that enhance quality of life. They are dedicated to translating design intent into reality through a technically strong and detail-oriented approach to development and architecture.
