Lead Architectural Designer

Company Overview

KulörGroup is a Singapore-based hospitality design studio specialising in architecture and interior design for hotels and resorts.

We work across the Maldives, Bali, Vietnam, Penang and Latin/Central America. Our approach is grounded in context, operational clarity and disciplined design thinking. We do not design from trend or ego. We design from land, culture and guest experience.

Our leadership team has worked alongside brands including Six Senses, Conrad, Hilton, Ascott and LUX*. We combine strategic hospitality knowledge with strong creative execution to deliver distinctive, financially viable destinations.

As a boutique studio, architects take ownership. You will contribute meaningfully. You will think critically. You will help build real projects.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Lead or Head -Level Architect with hospitality experience to join our Singapore studio.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of professional experience and has worked on hotel or resort projects through at least concept and design development stages.

This role requires strong design thinking, technical coordination and the ability to work closely with both internal teams and external consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and contribute to architectural design concepts for hotel and resort projects

• Develop design proposals from concept through design development

• Produce detailed architectural drawings using AutoCAD

• Assist in master planning and site planning studies where required

• Prepare presentation materials using InDesign and Photoshop

• Develop 3D models using SketchUp (or equivalent)

• Coordinate with interior design and technical teams

• Liaise with consultants, operators and clients as needed

• Ensure documentation accuracy and adherence to project timelines

• Support site coordination and respond to technical queries when required

Requirements

• 10-15 years of architectural experience

• Experience in hospitality projects (hotels or resorts preferred)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD

• Proficiency in SketchUp, InDesign and Photoshop

• Clear and professional English communication skills

• Strong understanding of architectural detailing and coordination

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on resort or remote-location projects

• Exposure to master planning or site-responsive design

• Experience coordinating with international consultants

• Strong organisational and time management skills

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on international luxury resort developments

• Exposure to high-level design strategy and client engagement

• A focused, design-led studio environment

• Direct access to principals and decision-making processes