🚨 WE’RE HIRING 🚨
Griha Designs & Engineering Pvt. Ltd. is hiring a full-time Mid to Senior Level Architect based in Baneshwor, Kathmandu.
Role: Mid to Senior Level Architect
Experience: 4–10 Years
Location: Baneshwor, Kathmandu
Type: Full-Time
Weekend: Saturday & Sunday Off*
About Us
Griha Designs & Engineering is a multidisciplinary design firm working across architecture, engineering, and land development. We work on residential, commercial, and land development projects, including projects in Nepal and the USA.
Our work requires design thinking, technical accuracy, clear communication, and strong execution. We move fast, solve problems, care about details, and value people who take ownership of their work.
We are looking for someone who is not just looking for a job, but someone who wants to build, learn, lead, and grow with a fast-moving design firm.
If you are looking for a comfortable role where you only do assigned drafting work every day, this may not be the right fit.
But if you are motivated, smart, organized, design-oriented, and excited to grow into a strong architect with international project exposure, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
Architecture & Design
• Develop architectural plans, layouts, elevations, sections, and details
• Support conceptual design, schematic design, and design development
• Create thoughtful design solutions based on client needs, site conditions, and project goals
• Prepare presentation drawings, 3D views, and visual materials when required
Project Documentation
• Prepare and develop construction drawings for residential and commercial projects
• Coordinate architectural drawings with structural and engineering teams
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
• Maintain proper drawing organization, file structure, and documentation standards
Project Coordination
• Work with the internal team to keep projects organized and moving forward
• Coordinate with consultants, team members, and project leads as needed
• Track assigned tasks, deadlines, and project priorities
• Communicate clearly during meetings, updates, and reviews
Permit Submission & City Coordination
• Prepare and organize permit submission drawings and required documentation
• Coordinate with municipalities, city offices, consultants, and permitting authorities as needed
• Respond to plan review comments and support drawing revisions for resubmission
• Track permit status, submission requirements, deadlines, and follow-up items
• Ensure drawings are prepared clearly and accurately for permit review and approval
Leadership & Team Guidance
• Guide, support, and review the work of junior architects and interns
• Help junior team members understand design intent, drawing standards, and project requirements
• Provide clear direction and feedback to maintain quality and consistency across drawings
• Support assigned team members and help keep project tasks on track
Quality & Professional Growth
• Take ownership of assigned work and responsibilities
• Identify drawing issues and propose practical solutions
• Learn and follow company standards, systems, and workflows
• Be open to feedback and continuously improve design, technical, and coordination skills
• Maintain a responsible and professional approach to communication and follow-through
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
• 4–10 years of professional experience in architecture
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD and SketchUp
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and rendering software such as V-Ray, Lumion, D5, or similar programs
• Strong understanding of architectural drawings, construction documentation, detailing, and drawing coordination
• Ability to develop projects from concept design through permit/construction documentation
• Experience preparing permit submission drawings and coordinating revisions based on review comments
• Basic understanding of municipality/city submission processes, permit requirements, and consultant coordination
• Good communication skills with the ability to coordinate with internal teams, consultants, clients, and permitting authorities
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, project priorities, and multiple tasks at the same time
• Detail-oriented, responsible, and able to take ownership of assigned work
• Willingness to commit long-term and grow with the company
Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced knowledge of Revit
• Experience working as a team leader or guiding junior architects, interns, or drafting team members
• Experience handling multiple projects at the same time
• Experience working with international companies or on international projects
• Experience coordinating architectural drawings with structural and MEP teams
• Strong understanding of permit submission requirements and plan review response process
• Ability to identify drawing issues, propose solutions, and improve documentation quality
Why Join Griha Designs & Engineering?
• Work on both national and international architecture projects, including USA-based work
• Gain exposure to architecture, engineering, and land development within one multidisciplinary firm
• Be directly involved in real projects from concept design through documentation, coordination, and permitting
• Learn international documentation standards, permit drawing requirements, and consultant coordination processes
• Work closely with experienced architects, engineers, and project leads
• Build strong technical, design, detailing, documentation, and project coordination skills
• Be part of a collaborative firm culture where architecture, engineering, and land development teams work together
• Join a fun, supportive, and growing team environment
• Work in a place where ideas, initiative, ownership, and problem-solving are valued
• Get opportunities to guide junior team members and grow into a leadership role
• Grow with a company that values teamwork, learning, communication, long-term commitment, and professional growth
• Enjoy a healthy work schedule with Saturday and Sunday off*
*Note: Working schedule and benefits will be discussed further with shortlisted candidates during the interview process.
How to Apply
Please email your resume and portfolio to info@grihadesigns.com. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email.
If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to grow with a team that values ownership, collaboration, and excellence, we would love to hear from you.
