An internationally renowned architecture and design studio is seeking a Principal / Associate Principal to join the Brisbane leadership team. This strategic and hands-on role will focus on cultivating key client relationships, securing major project opportunities and leading the design and delivery of large-scale, complex developments across multiple sectors. With a diverse portfolio spanning commercial, education, science, healthcare, infrastructure, public realm, multi-residential and mixed-use projects (including landmark Brisbane developments and upcoming Olympic work), this opportunity is suited to an astute Architect with master planning capability and a proven record delivering large high-value projects. Key Responsibilities • Lead the design and delivery of major, complex projects from early visioning and master planning through to completion • Strengthen and expand client relationships within the Brisbane market • Drive business development, bids, work-winning strategies • Collaborate nationally and globally across sectors to leverage design excellence • Provide hands-on leadership, mentoring senior project leaders and fostering high-performance teams Skills & Experience • Registered Architect • Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale projects (of $500M ideal) • Strong master planning expertise • Proven success in business development and securing major commissions • Exceptional presentation, client engagement and negotiation skills • Strategic, commercially minded and aligned with a collaborative studio culture Benefits & Culture • Senior leadership role within a globally recognised design practice • Opportunity to shape significant Queensland projects, including Olympic-related work • Cross-sector exposure spanning infrastructure, healthcare, commercial and mixed-use • Collaborative global network with strong design leadership • Executive-level remuneration with pathway to long-term studio leadership and equity Consultant Marli Möller Consultant - Architecture 61 (0)7 3088 4010 marli.m@bespokecareers.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlimoller/ Reference number: 72633 Profession:ArchitectureAssociate Director, Director, Associate Company: Bespoke Careers Date posted: 20th Apr, 2026
