Head of Design Technology

Overview

This senior leadership position offers an exceptional chance for a seasoned design technology expert to join one of Australia's premier architecture and design firms. The role sits at the nexus of design, technology, innovation, and project delivery, emphasizing the leveraging of technology as a true enabler of design rather than traditional BIM management.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the overall design technology strategy in a nationally and internationally acknowledged design practice.
• Collaborate with senior leaders in design, projects, and practice operations.
• Shape technology’s role in supporting design processes from initial conceptualization through to final delivery.
• Enhance capabilities in Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, BIM, automation, AI, data, and integrated workflows.
• Facilitate the seamless integration of front-end design tools with delivery platforms.
• Scout, assess, and incorporate emerging technologies to boost design quality, efficiency, and teamwork.
• Develop frameworks, standards, and workflows that balance consistency with creative freedom.
• Mentor and guide design technology specialists, project teams, and senior stakeholders.
• Provide support on significant projects locally in Queensland and at internationally connected studios.
• Enable designers and project teams to adopt technology in practical, design-led ways.
• Contribute to a culture encouraging innovation, experimentation, and continuous enhancement.

About the Practice

The firm is globally recognized for design excellence, innovation, and delivering complex projects across various sectors. Employees benefit from exposure to experienced leaders, specialist expertise, and a connected design community. The culture values collaboration, ambition, innovation, learning, technical mastery, and meaningful contribution. Due to confidentiality, the firm's name will be disclosed during the recruitment process.

Candidate Profile

• Extensive experience in architecture, design, digital design, computational design, BIM, or design technology.
• Deep understanding of design technology in architectural or multidisciplinary design settings.
• Proficiency with front-end design tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper and related computational workflows.
• Strong knowledge of Revit, BIM, digital delivery, and project information systems.
• Ability to connect early design exploration with documentation, coordination, and delivery processes.
• Experience crafting and executing technology strategies, systems, standards, or firm-wide workflows.
• Interest in automation, AI, data interoperability, and emerging design technologies.
• Leadership skills to drive change and influence senior stakeholders within a design-led environment.
• Excellent communication skills for translating complex technical concepts into practical design and business solutions.
• Proven experience mentoring or leading teams, specialist groups, or communities of practice.
• Pragmatic approach balancing innovation, creativity, project delivery, and commercial considerations.

Potential Backgrounds

• Current or past roles such as Head of Design Technology, Design Technology Manager, Digital Design Leader, Computational Design Leader, or BIM/Digital Delivery Leader aspiring for broader strategic influence.
• Senior architects or designers with significant technology leadership experience.
• Leaders in innovation, automation, or digital transformation within the built environment.
• Previous involvement with leading architecture, design, engineering, or multidisciplinary consulting firms.
• Experience with large-scale projects, multifaceted project environments, or multi-studio teams is valued.

Why Join?

• Take on a senior leadership position within a prestigious design firm.
• Influence technology strategy at a practice-wide, strategic level.
• Work alongside high-caliber architects, designers, project leaders, and technical experts.
• Shape how emerging technologies enhance design quality, creativity, and project delivery.
• Engage with major projects regionally in Queensland, nationally across Australia, and internationally.
• Lead innovation in tools, workflows, systems, and skill development.
• Strengthen connections between early design work, digital delivery, and project results.
• Promote technology use that facilitates creativity rather than restricting it.
• Participate in a workplace where design excellence, innovation, and career growth are deeply valued.
• Ideal for candidates seeking to transcend tool management and influence the future of design technology at a major firm.

Location

This position is based in Brisbane, Queensland, working closely with local, national, and international teams.

Application Instructions

• Submit your resume.
• Provide a brief cover letter or profile summarizing your design technology leadership background.
• Optionally, include samples of relevant work, presentations, workflows, projects, or technology initiatives.

All applications will be held in strict confidence.