Graduate Designer

About the role

COX is looking for a Graduate Designer in Sydney to join its team and contribute to design solutions that meet client needs and support architectural excellence. You will work under the guidance of experienced architects and designers, helping explore design concepts, analyse spatial layouts and develop detailed design elements. The role covers the full project lifecycle, from concept design to construction, and builds technical expertise in documentation, presentation and project coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the project team to understand needs, preferences and project goals, and help create design concepts aligned with the client's vision, functional requirements, budget and programme.
• Analyse and interpret data to inform design decisions, and begin building relationships with external stakeholders.
• Help present design proposals to clients and select materials and products, considering sustainability, durability, maintenance, performance, aesthetics, cost and impact on Country.
• Check against material trade information, Australian Standards, building codes, council requirements and industry best practice.
• Assist with project coordination, document control and project meetings, and stay up to date with industry trends and new materials.
• Produce clear documentation to the level required by milestones, the brief and documentation standards, and help create renders and virtual walkthroughs under the Digital Delivery Plan or BIM Execution Plan.
• Occasionally visit construction sites, write site reports such as Site Quality Advice and Defect Inspection Reports, review shop drawings and samples, and answer RFIs.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Architecture or an equivalent qualification in a related field.
• Basic understanding of architectural principles, construction principles, project planning, proposal presentation, site analysis, ESD and quality standards.
• Good communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time management, attention to detail, empathy and inclusivity, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Required skills

• Revit for modelling and documentation.
• Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Autodesk Construction Cloud; Rhinoceros is desirable but not essential.
• BIM software and protocols.

To apply, send a cover letter, CV and portfolio by email to the company's HR contact.