Architect Design Specialist

Job Overview

At the Sani/Ikos Group we take hospitality very seriously. As we expand with new resort openings almost annually, our core purpose remains the same: encouraging guests to experience the Magic of togetherness as the World’s Leading Family & Beach Resort.

Location: Madrid, Spain. Employment type: Indefinite. Department: Property.

Responsibilities

• Architectural concept and design development: support creation of architectural concepts during Stages 1–3, assist in feasibility studies, site analysis, master planning, and massing studies; contribute to hospitality planning strategies for guestrooms, public spaces, wellness, F&B, and back‑of‑house areas.
• Research & benchmarking: research hospitality trends, architectural innovations, luxury benchmarks, and emerging design approaches; analyse competitor projects and international references to support product differentiation and sustainability initiatives.
• Design documentation & presentation: prepare concept presentations, layouts, diagrams, sketches, and visual architectural documentation; support internal and external presentations to leadership teams and stakeholders; ensure all creative outputs align with brand standards and product strategy.
• Cross‑functional collaboration: coordinate closely with Interior Design, Delivery, Sales, Marketing and Operations teams during concept stages; support coordination with external consultants during early project phases; facilitate handover into design development and delivery stages.
• Design quality: maintain high standards of architectural creativity, presentation quality, and design consistency; support the evolution of the company’s hospitality architectural language and product vision.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture and a minimum of 5 years of experience in hospitality architecture and concept design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating hospitality concept design and planning projects.
• Knowledge of hospitality planning principles and guest experience design; experience within luxury hospitality projects preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Forma, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, or equivalent design and visualization tools.
• Fluent English required; Greek and/or Spanish preferred.
• Strong conceptual and creative architectural thinking, spatial design sensitivity, visual communication and presentation capabilities, research and benchmarking awareness, and a collaborative and proactive mindset.

What We Offer

• Team: Becoming a member of an organization that cares about its people, the environment, and local communities.
• Grow: Opportunities for learning, professional development, and career advancement.
• Care: Competitive remuneration package, private health insurance, and flexible working model.

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