About the role
Shape projects from the very first line
This is a full-time Senior Architect / Senior Architectural Designer position based in Singapore. You will work directly alongside our Founding Director with real autonomy, real responsibility, and real creative input from day one.
You will lead projects across our residential and mixed-use portfolio, manage client relationships, mentor a focused team, and play a foundational role in defining how this practice operates and grows.
Design & Delivery
- Collaborate with the Founding Director to conceptualise and develop designs from project inception before a single line is drawn
- Lead design development and execution across landed residential and mixed-use projects
- Prepare and manage tender documentation, specifications, and contract drawings
- Administer contracts under SIA and PSSCOC frameworks
- Oversee construction stage delivery, site inspections, and quality compliance
- Champion BIM workflows and innovative software integration across the team
Projects & People
- Manage authority submissions end-to-end, including under the RABW framework
- Drive project timelines, stakeholder coordination, and quality delivery
- Build and manage meaningful client relationships with professionalism
- Lead, mentor, and develop junior architects and designers
- Liaise with consultants, contractors, and government agencies across project stages
- Contribute to the practice's business development and growth over time
Why this role is different
Not a conventional architectural position
- Direct Mentorship from Founding Director. A genuine day-to-day working relationship with a principal who has deep market knowledge and a track record of award-winning delivery.
- In From the Start. Deeply involved in the conceptualisation of every project from day one working at the point where ideas are formed, not just executing briefs handed down from above.
- Real Projects, Real Responsibility. Your portfolio will span prestigious landed residences to larger mixed-use commissions the kinds of projects that define careers, not line items on someone else's CV.
- A Path Beyond Architecture. For candidates who demonstrate exceptional potential, a genuine opportunity to step into the business side of the practice and share in the firm's growth.
What we're looking for
Technically strong. Design-driven. Ready to own it.
We are looking for an architect who combines rigorous technical ability with genuine design passion someone who understands that great architecture lives in the details and holds themselves to that standard every day.
- Minimum 5 years in architectural design, project management & contract administration in Singapore
- Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture from a recognised institution
- Demonstrated expertise in all stages of the architectural process, from concept design to project delivery
- Demonstrated experience in landed residential (bungalows, semi-detached, terraces) and/or mixed-use developments in Singapore
- Strong knowledge of Singapore building codes, URA/BCA regulations, authority submissions, and the new RABW framework
- Proficiency in using industry-standard design and documentation software, such as AutoCAD / Revit, BIM workflows, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, Enscape / D5
- Proven ability to lead project teams, manage consultants and contractors, and mentor junior staff
- Excellent communication and client management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
What we offer
At Taler Studio + Architects, we are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and professional development. We offer a competitive salary, group insurance, professional development opportunities and hybrid work arrangement. As a young practice, you will have the opportunity of growing within a practice, not simply working for one. You will also have the opportunities to be mentored by two seasoned and award-winning leaders from the architecture and real estate industry. Our team-oriented culture and focus on work-life balance make us an attractive choice for ambitious architects seeking to make a lasting impact on the built environment.
About us
A boutique practice built on precision, purpose, and design integrity
Taler Studio + Architects is a Singapore-based boutique architectural practice with deep expertise in mixed-use developments, residential landed housing, conservation, and experience design. Our Directors brings over two decades of award-winning experience across landmark local and international projects, complemented by professional real estate advisory. We are small by design and that is precisely what makes us different. Every project is personal. Every team member matters. We work with the rigour of a large firm and the soul and agility of a studio.
