Principal Architect
Melbourne
Create, curate,
and collaborate on legacy residences on the finest land in the world. Provide
strategic design leadership across project delivery and client engagement,
ensuring successful execution of projects that uphold RMA’s standards of
craftsmanship, quality, and design integrity.
About the Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to collaborate closely with Rob Mills, Louy Bell (Head of Interiors), Clement Cheng and the broader RMA Team in the creation of legacy residences on the finest land in the world, for inspiring and discerning clients.
As we continue our pursuit of excellence in residential architecture and interior design, we are seeking a Principal Architect who combines exceptional design with strong leadership, strategic management and delivery oversight.
Our practice is built upon the talent, creativity, and commitment of our people. Our studio culture is founded on collaboration, respect, accountability, and shared success. We are looking for someone committed to long-term contribution within the practice—someone who embraces mentorship, continuous learning, and the opportunity to help shape both projects and people at a senior level.
This is a creative and influential role that offers exposure to significant luxury residential projects across Australia and internationally, with opportunities for travel, learning, and deep involvement in all stages of design and delivery.
For the right person, this is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a body of work that defines enduring quality, while also helping to uphold and evolve the systems, standards, and design integrity of the practice.
Your Role at RMA
In this role, you will help drive the conception, development, delivery and design excellence of projects. You will work closely with Rob Mills, Louy Bell Head of Interiors, Clement Cheng and the broader RMA team to help oversee, shape and deliver projects, ensuring the highest standards of design quality, client experience and project delivery are consistently achieved.
Your responsibilities will span a diverse range of creative and leadership functions, including mentoring and supporting team members, engaging directly with clients, contributing strategically to the ongoing growth and overseeing the progress of multiple projects across various stages of design and delivery. The role requires a dynamic and creative architect who thrives in a collaborative environment and possesses the confidence, initiative, and leadership capabilities to contribute to the creation and curation of exceptional luxury residences. You will bring design leadership, strategic thinking and a deep understanding of the RMA ethos to every aspect of your work, helping to deliver projects of enduring quality and significance.
What we are looking for:
- Exceptional creative instinct and a refined design eye, with the confidence to contribute original ideas and bespoke design outcomes.
- Experience working on high-end residential projects and an appreciation for timeless design, quality craftsmanship, and meticulous detailing.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills. You can confidently articulate design concepts, tell the story behind your ideas, and build strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and colleagues.
- A genuine passion and deep for the architecture and interior design elements that transform a residence.
- Experience or a strong interest in crafting and curating bespoke, high end residences.
- Proficiency in Revit and a willingness to develop both your creative and technical capabilities.
- A growth mindset, embracing feedback, new challenges, and opportunities to continuously evolve as a designer.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance creativity with project execution across multiple projects from initial concept to completion.
- A collaborative and positive approach, contributing to a studio culture built on creativity, respect, and shared success.
We believe your growth is the foundation of our collective success. As part of the RMA team, you will receive:
- Mentorship: Direct guidance from senior leaders, including Rob Mills with ongoing feedback to support your development.
- Collaborating: Close collaboration with a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team working together to deliver world class residential projects.
- Growth: Clear pathways for career progression supported by exposure to all stages of design, increasing responsibility, and opportunities to lead.
- Culture: A creative, supportive, ambitious studio environment grounded in respect, accountability, and shared success.
- Travel: Opportunities to visit international projects and gain exposure to global design influences.
Write to us:
Email a cover letter, portfolio and CV, which addresses the job description and folio to careers@robmills.com.au
Please ensure you put 'Principal Architect (Melbourne) ' in the subject line. We can't wait to meet you!