Head of Design Technology

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced design technology leader to step into a senior practice-wide role with one of Australia’s leading architecture and design practices.

The role will suit someone who sits at the intersection of design, technology, innovation and delivery. You may come from an architecture, computational design, digital design, BIM, design technology or innovation background, but what matters most is your ability to lead technology as a genuine design enabler.

This is not a traditional BIM Manager role. It is a broader leadership opportunity focused on how technology can strengthen design thinking, improve project delivery, support front-end exploration, connect workflows and build capability across a highly regarded design practice.

The successful candidate will help shape the practice’s approach to design technology across early-stage design, computational workflows, digital delivery, automation, data, AI and emerging tools.

The Opportunity

This Role Will Give You The Opportunity To

• Lead design technology strategy across a nationally and internationally recognised design practice.
• Work closely with senior design, project and practice leaders.
• Influence how technology supports design from early concept thinking through to delivery.
• Drive capability across Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, BIM, automation, AI, data and connected workflows.
• Support the integration of front-end design tools with project delivery platforms.
• Identify, test and implement emerging technologies that improve design quality, efficiency and collaboration.
• Build frameworks, standards and workflows that support consistency without limiting creativity.
• Lead, mentor and influence design technology specialists, project teams and senior stakeholders.
• Support major projects across Queensland, Australia and internationally connected studios.
• Help designers and project teams adopt technology in a practical, meaningful and design-led way.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, experimentation and continuous improvement.

This is a particularly strong opportunity for someone who has already established themselves as a design technology leader and is now looking for a broader platform, greater influence and the opportunity to shape technology across a leading design practice.

About The Practice

Our client is an internationally recognised architecture and design practice with a strong reputation for design excellence, innovation and the delivery of significant projects.

The practice works across a broad range of sectors and project types and is known for combining ambitious design thinking with strong technical capability and highly resolved project outcomes.

Its teams contribute to major projects across Australia and internationally, giving employees access to experienced leaders, specialist knowledge and a highly connected design community.

The culture is collaborative, ambitious and design-led, with a genuine focus on innovation, learning, technical excellence and meaningful contribution.

Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, the name of the practice will be shared with suitable candidates during the recruitment process.

About You

Significant experience within architecture, design, digital design, computational design, BIM or design technology.

• Strong knowledge of design technology within an architectural or multidisciplinary design practice.
• Experience working with front-end design tools such as Rhino, Grasshopper and related computational design workflows.
• Strong understanding of Revit, BIM, digital delivery and project information environments.
• The ability to connect early design exploration with documentation, coordination and delivery workflows.
• Experience developing or implementing technology strategy, systems, standards or practice-wide workflows.
• A strong interest in automation, AI, data, interoperability and emerging design technologies.
• The ability to lead change and influence senior stakeholders in a design-led environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical ideas into practical design and business outcomes.
• Experience mentoring, guiding or leading teams, communities of practice or specialist capability groups.
• A practical mindset, with the ability to balance innovation, creativity, delivery and commercial realities.

You May Currently Be Working As a

• Head of Design Technology.
• Design Technology Manager.
• Digital Design Leader.
• Computational Design Leader.
• BIM or Digital Delivery Leader ready for a broader strategic role.
• Senior architect or designer with deep technology leadership experience.
• Innovation, automation or digital transformation leader within the built environment.
• Previous experience within a leading architecture, design, engineering or multidisciplinary consulting practice will be highly regarded.
• Experience across major projects, complex project environments or multi-studio teams will also be highly valued.

Why Consider This Role?

The way design practices use technology is changing quickly. The best design technology leaders are no longer just supporting delivery; they are shaping how design happens.

This Opportunity Will Allow You To

• Take on a senior leadership role within a respected design practice.
• Influence design technology at a strategic and practice-wide level.
• Work with high-calibre architects, designers, project leaders and technical specialists.
• Shape how emerging technology supports design quality, creativity and delivery.
• Contribute to major projects across Queensland, Australia and internationally connected teams.
• Lead practical innovation across tools, workflows, systems and capability.
• Build stronger connections between design exploration, digital delivery and project outcomes.
• Help teams use technology in a way that supports creativity rather than constraining it.
• Be part of a practice where design quality, innovation and professional growth are genuinely valued.
• This role is ideal for someone who wants to move beyond tool management and take a leading role in shaping the future of design technology within a major practice.

Location

The role is based in Brisbane and will involve working closely with local, national and internationally connected teams.

Interested?

Click “Apply” And Submit

• Your resume.
• A short cover letter or profile summary outlining your design technology leadership experience.
• Examples of relevant work, presentations, workflows, projects or technology initiatives may also be provided where appropriate.

All applications will be treated confidentially.

Want to know more?

For further information or a confidential discussion, contact Seton Walsh-Rose on 0483 946 342 or email Sign in to view email.