City Collective | Who We Are and Why You’ll Love Us
City Collective’s mission is to create remarkable places for people. Through our innovative and CREATIVE process, we simplify complexity to deliver exceptional design solutions.
We trademark ourselves proudly as:
- Innovative: We are energized by progress.
- Mission-Driven: We believe our Client’s mission is our challenge.
- Bold: We're bold enough to imagine a better future.
- Collaborative: We convene the best ideas, evidence, and expertise.
Your Next Big Opportunity | Project Leader – Architecture and Urban Design
You will be a part of a multidisciplinary design team, working with the leadership of Associate Principals and Principals, that play a critical role in shaping the future of cities, districts, and communities through the integrated design of both urban design and architecture. We believe that truly transformative ideas must be actionable — grounded in delivery, economics, and regulatory reality — while also pioneering innovations for our communities and our industry.
Our knowledge and experience in delivering buildings informs how we approach urban design — ensuring that master plans have a clear path of realization. In turn, our commitment to enduring urban design philosophies steers how we conceive, design, and deliver architecture that contributes meaningfully to the broader fabric of a place.
What You’ll Be Owning
Design Approach
- Craft compelling design narratives, approaches, solutions, reports, and presentations that clearly articulate design intent.
- Provide leadership to project teams to execute drawings, diagrams, design illustrations, and digital models to produce thoughtful and compelling design solutions.
Project Leadership
- Own client leadership
- Own project team leadership; guide design process and advancement
Design Thinking
- Integrate architecture insights by applying effective best practices in building design, building code, constructability, and development economics into architectural design solutions.
- Integrate placemaking insights by applying effective examples for streets, plazas, parks, and landscapes directly into urban design solutions.
- Interpret zoning, planning requirements, and building codes while incorporating economic insights to inform design decisions.
Communication / Project Management
- Engage in clear, proactive communication with stakeholders and team members, incorporating timely feedback into your work.
- Self-manage tasks and coordinate design activities from ideation to resolution, ensuring efficient execution and alignment with project standards.
Self Leadership & Professional Development
- Continuously update your technical skills and design knowledge by staying aware of evolving trends and best practices.
- Contribute to a collaborative work environment by sharing insights, supporting peer reviews, and taking full ownership of your professional growth.
Is This You?
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in urban design, planning, architecture or related field required
- Master’s degree in architecture required
- 3-5 years of professional experience required
- Ready for the next step in their career
- Looking for greater project ownership and responsibility
- Experience in residential, mixed-use and sports/community projects preferred
- Wants the autonomy to lead projects, supported by a highly experienced leadership team
- Licensed Architect preferred
- Interest and/or appreciation for Urban Design preferred
Essential Skills
- Unrelenting eagerness to learn and grow
- Openness to other’s points-of-view
- Obsessed with solving real world issues
- Experience working across a range of building typologies
- Proficiency is public speaking and client presentations
- Proficiency in Revit required
- Proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop required
- Proficiency in Rhino is preferred
- Proficiency in Bluebeam is preferred
- Proficiency in Enscape, Twinmotion, D5 Render preferred
- Proficiency in Nano Banana Pro and other AI Design Tools strongly preferred
- Ability to effectively communicate with different levels of staff
- High level attention to detail and organizational skills
Location Overview
Candidates will be considered for our Adelaide location only. Candidate must reside in metro Adelaide, Australia and have authorization for employment in Australia.
Let’s Make It Happen!
Apply today by sending your resume and portfolio to team@city-collective.com.
