Principal Architect - Luxury Developments

About Mazari Group

Mazari Group is a design-led luxury property developer and operator based in Bali. The company develops, designs, builds, and manages boutique villa and hospitality projects, with a focus on long-term asset quality rather than high-volume construction.

Unlike conventional architecture firms or contractors, Mazari is both developer and operator. Projects are conceived with equal attention to guest experience, operational functionality, and long-term real estate value. The architectural team is therefore involved across the entire lifecycle of a project — from land evaluation and concept design through construction and operational use.

Position Overview

The Principal Architect will guide the architectural direction of Mazari’s luxury villa and hospitality developments in Bali.

This is not a conventional project architect role. The position acts as a design leader within a developer — shaping concepts from early site analysis through construction and post-completion operation. The role combines architectural design, spatial strategy, and hospitality thinking.

The successful candidate will be entrusted with meaningful design authorship and direct involvement in development decisions, influencing how projects are positioned in the market and how guests experience each space. The role bridges design, development, and operations while helping shape the evolving architectural identity of Mazari.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design Leadership

• Lead concept creation, site response, and massing studies for new developments

• Develop spatial narratives and guest experience flow (arrival sequence, indoor-outdoor living, privacy zoning)

• Define architectural language for each project while maintaining a coherent Mazari design identity

• Collaborate with interior designers and landscape designers to create integrated hospitality environments

• Participate in site evaluations and land selection discussions

2. Real Estate Development Participation

• Contribute to feasibility studies, unit mix planning, and product positioning

• Advise management on buildability, construction strategy, and design implications during early project stages

• Align design decisions with hospitality performance, operational efficiency, and long-term asset value

3. Technical Coordination & Construction Oversight

• Review architectural drawings, shop drawings, and consultant coordination (structural, MEP, landscape, interior)

• Conduct periodic site visits to ensure design intent is implemented accurately

• Resolve technical and design challenges during construction

• Review material selections and specifications to maintain quality and durability

4. Regulatory & Compliance

• Coordinate with consultants and authorities for planning approvals and permits

• Ensure compliance with local regulations, zoning requirements, and environmental considerations

• Integrate sustainable design principles appropriate to the local climate and context

5. Brand & Portfolio Development

• Help define and maintain Mazari’s architectural language across multiple developments

• Ensure consistency of design standards across the villa portfolio

• Participate in review of marketing visuals, renders, and project presentations

• Present design concepts and updates to management and stakeholders

6. Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor junior architects and coordinate the internal design team

• Work closely with construction, project management, and operations teams

• Liaise with consultants, suppliers, and contractors where required

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture

Professional Experience

• Minimum 7+ years post-graduate architectural experience

• Demonstrated experience in built projects (villa, hospitality, or luxury residential preferred)

• Experience in hospitality architecture, boutique studios, or design-focused practice strongly preferred

• Exposure to real estate development or asset-focused design is an advantage

Licensing

• STRA / IAI registration preferred

• International candidates with equivalent professional experience are encouraged to apply

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp required

• Revit or BIM experience preferred

• Strong understanding of construction detailing and materials

• Ability to review and coordinate technical drawings across disciplines

Personal Attributes

• Strong design sensibility and spatial thinking

• Ability to balance aesthetics with practicality and operational needs

• Commercial awareness and problem-solving mindset

• Leadership and coordination capability

• Clear communication and presentation skills

• Detail-oriented and organized

Languages: Fluent English required; Bahasa Indonesia preferred

Why Join Mazari Group

Mazari offers a different environment from both architecture firms and contractors.

Architects at Mazari are not limited to producing drawings. They participate in shaping real estate projects holistically — from early concept and land analysis through construction and operational use. The role provides direct exposure to how design decisions affect guest experience, financial performance, and long-term asset value.

What makes this role unique:

• Meaningful design authorship on real built projects

• Involvement in development and feasibility decisions

• Direct collaboration with founders and decision-makers

• Opportunity to see projects through to completion and operation

• Growing pipeline of boutique luxury developments

• Ability to build a long-term architectural portfolio within a platform

• Small, collaborative team environment rather than corporate hierarchy

This role is ideal for architects who want to move beyond conventional consulting practice and become involved in shaping real estate developments end-to-end.

Application Requirements

Please submit:

• CV / Resume

• Portfolio of relevant work (required)

Applications without a portfolio cannot be considered.