Lead Design Architect

Role : Lead Architect – Luxury Residential / Hospitality

Location : Gurugram, India (with periodic travel to project sites)

• Position Type : Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a Lead Architect who thrives on sophistication, detail, and experiential design — particularly within luxury residential and hospitality-led environments .

This is a role for someone who is not just a designer, but a design custodian : someone who can take a bold concept, develop it with rigor, and protect its integrity through to execution. You will be closely involved in the design and delivery of a flagship luxury residential development with a strong focus on modern living, wellness, and hospitality-grade experiences.

You will work from our Gurugram studio with a highly collaborative team, while engaging regularly with consultants, clients, and site teams.

Responsibilities

Company Description

StudioKIA is not your conventional design practice. With a four-decade legacy and three generations of design leadership driving innovation at the helm, we combine deep-rooted experience with a relentless pursuit of the new. Our Indian entity is headquartered in Gurugram, while our global entity operates from Abu Dhabi — enabling us to deliver landmark developments across continents.

Our portfolio spans Master Planning, Townships & Urban Design, Iconic Institutional & IT Campuses, High-Density Residential Communities, Transformative Retail Destinations, Amusement Attractions, Immersive Entertainment Environments, and Ultra-Luxury Resorts & Hospitality Projects.

We work with visionaries — from real estate funds and global hospitality brands to leading developers, housing authorities, and governments. Our mission is to redefine how large-scale, integrated real estate is imagined and executed, setting new benchmarks in design intelligence, technical excellence, and strategic project delivery.

Qualifications

Master’s degree is an added advantage.

familiarity with BIM-based workflows is an added benefit.

Desirable Attributes

Our Design DNA

Why Join Us?

At StudioKIA, you won’t just design buildings — you’ll create environments that shape how people live, retreat, and experience everyday luxury.

You will have :

Terms & Conditions

Remuneration will be competitive and aligned with your experience, skillset, and portfolio strength. StudioKIA is committed to diversity, meritocracy, and creating an inclusive workplace where talent is recognized and potential is unleashed.

Application Process

If your portfolio speaks of refinement, innovation, and executional finesse , we’d love to see it.

Please send your CV, portfolio, and key project highlights to hiring@studiokia.com , with your name and the role in the subject line :

Subject : YourName – Lead Architect (Luxury Residential)