Join Our Team as a Research Architect
Are you a detail-oriented architect with a passion for research, innovation, and enhancing design workflows? SAOTA/ARRCC is seeking a Research Architect to play a pivotal role in curating and developing knowledge-based content to support and optimize our corporate Architectural and Design environment.
What You'll Do
Research Excellence:
- Discover the latest materials, technologies, and systems in architecture and design.
- Stay at the forefront of architectural trends and translate insights into actionable knowledge.
- Curate and expand SAOTA/ARRCC's digital and physical knowledge library.
- Maintain industry standards, including global and regional regulations, statistics, and competitive trends.
- Collaborate with the Resource Centre and internal teams to cross-reference and validate materials, suppliers, and manufacturers.
- Share research findings and foster engagement within the studio.
Content Development:
- Conduct topic-specific research on architectural design, theory, history, and sustainability.
- Develop technical content to integrate into manuals, guidelines, and templates, ensuring it aligns with SAOTA/ARRCC’s brand and standards.
- Articulate and share research findings globally with impeccable accuracy and contextual relevance.
What We're Looking For
Essential Skills & Criteria:
- Master’s qualification in Architecture with 5+ years of post-qualification experience.
- Strong technical knowledge of architectural materials, elements, and systems.
- Experience in architectural research is a plus.
- Exceptional communication skills in English (written and verbal).
- Ability to produce polished, well-referenced documents within structured templates.
- Proficiency in remote work, with access to a reliable 20Mbps+ internet connection.
Behavioral Traits:
- Professional, accountable, and resourceful.
- Passionate about architectural materials, technology, and sustainability.
- Dynamic, proactive, and self-motivated with a can-do attitude.
- Able to manage confidential information with discretion.
Why SAOTA-ARRCC?
Be part of an innovative and globally recognized team where research drives design excellence. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with top talent, contribute to meaningful projects, and push the boundaries of architectural research.
Ready to Shape the Future of Architectural Design?
Apply now and let your research fuel creativity and innovation at SAOTA/ARRCC.
This is more than a job—it's your chance to be at the forefront of architectural exploration and innovation. Join us!
Please note that only candidates currently residing in Cape Town will be considered for this role.
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What We Do
South African-based firm SAOTA is a studio of architectural designers and technicians including in-house CGI and marketing teams, as well as strong support staff. It is driven by the dynamic combination of Stefan Antoni, Philip Olmesdahl, Greg Truen, Phillippe Fouché, Mark Bullivant, Roxanne Kaye, and Logen Gordon who share a potent vision easily distinguished in their design. This, paired with both an innovative and dedicated approach to the execution of projects, has seen SAOTA become an internationally sought-after brand. Capitalising on a unique understanding of an ever-evolving industry, SAOTA continues to build on past experiences and is well positioned to offer expert services to the corporate, institutional, commercial and residential marketplace. With strong roots in South Africa, now 85 % of SAOTA’s clientele is international with cities like Moscow, Sydney, Miami, Dubai and Lagos becoming an increasing source of both interest and business.
