Architectural Designer
Sanctuary
Date: 1 day ago
City: Cape Town, Western Cape
Contract type: Full time
Remote

Location: REMOTE
Type: Full-time
Company: Sanctuary
About Us
We're a real estate development company on a mission to create residential and commercial spaces that blend design, nature, and human connection.
Currently, we're building a residential community in the Austin area - crafted for those who value wellness, sustainability, and intentional living. At the same time, we're in the process of acquiring additional land to expand into commercial and hospitality projects.
This next phase will bring to life a bold mix of experiences:
Why This Role Matters
Our execution team is a talented, high-performing group based in India, known for their precision and speed. What we're missing? A Senior Designer who can lead, inspire, and set the creative direction for our commercial and hospitality projects. This is a rare opportunity to shape a destination from the ground up.
What You Have
Join us in providing human beings what they truly deserve.
Type: Full-time
Company: Sanctuary
About Us
We're a real estate development company on a mission to create residential and commercial spaces that blend design, nature, and human connection.
Currently, we're building a residential community in the Austin area - crafted for those who value wellness, sustainability, and intentional living. At the same time, we're in the process of acquiring additional land to expand into commercial and hospitality projects.
This next phase will bring to life a bold mix of experiences:
- Short-term rentals in unique structures like cabanas, yurts, and treehouses
- Multi-purpose event spaces for music, wellness gatherings, and creative workshops
- Spring waterway for lounging, swimming, community with potential integrated bathhouse
- Comfort and rest stations with hammocks, hanging beds, and immersive gardens
- And many more impossible amenities like desert caves, geothermal springs, and sensory landscapes
Why This Role Matters
Our execution team is a talented, high-performing group based in India, known for their precision and speed. What we're missing? A Senior Designer who can lead, inspire, and set the creative direction for our commercial and hospitality projects. This is a rare opportunity to shape a destination from the ground up.
What You Have
- 5–12 years of experience in architecture, experiential design, or conceptual design
- A portfolio that shows range: residential, commercial, hospitality, and ideally wellness-focused projects
- Experience in conceptual design with an understanding of how to make it buildable
- Proficiency in Revit (this is a must)
- A strong eye for design, creativity, and innovation
- Ability to work remotely and independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Exposure to urban planning or commercial master planning
- Creative freedom: You'll shape the design vision from the ground up - nothing cookie-cutter here
- Mission-driven work: Build spaces that inspire wellness, sustainability, and community
- Remote-first: Work from anywhere - flexible hours, global collaboration
- Results over hours: We care about what you deliver, not how many hours you log
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial team: You'll be part of a small, dynamic team that values bold ideas and fast action
- Rare opportunity: Design a destination that combines residential, hospitality, wellness, and commercial spaces - there's nothing else like it
Join us in providing human beings what they truly deserve.
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