Senior Associate - Sports

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the architectural design and development of stadiums, arenas, and sports complexes across all project phases.
• Ensure designs comply with international sports federation standards (such as FIFA, CAF, AFC, World Athletics, etc.) and local building codes.
• Integrate operational, functional, and commercial requirements while enhancing spectator experience.
• Apply expertise in seating bowl design, sightline analysis, circulation planning, and accessibility.
• Coordinate with structural, MEP, and specialist consultants (lighting, acoustics, turf systems, sustainability).
• Conduct design and technical reviews to maintain quality, constructability, and regulatory compliance.
• Champion in sustainable and future-ready sports facility design solutions, including smart technologies and energy-efficient strategies.
• Lead stakeholder coordination to align operational, safety, and commercial requirements with design solutions.
• Prepare and deliver high-level design presentations, technical workshops, and approval processes.
• Mentor and develop architects and designers within the sports architecture practice.

Values Alignment:

• Demonstrates visionary leadership, client trust, and accountability.
• Advances athlete-focused, sustainable, and innovative sports facility design.
• Upholds the organization's reputation for excellence and ethical practice in sports architecture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited university.
• 12+ years of professional architectural experience, with significant focus on sports facilities.
• Proven leadership in the design and delivery of major stadiums, arenas, and sports complexes.
• Additional qualifications like a specialized certificate on related to sports courses / specialized workshops etc. will have a preference.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of sports facility planning, spectator experience, and compliance with federation standards.
• Proficiency in design and BIM tools as below (but not limited to):
• Design tools like AutoCAD , Revit, BIM360,
• Clash detection software like Navisworks
• Creative and complex geometry software like Rhino
• Parametric design tools like Dynamo, Grasshopper with specific plugins used in stadium design
• Strong communication and client management skills.
• Ability to balance design innovation with operational, technical, and regulatory requirements.