Cairn has a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced Architect to work with and support Cairn's Design Team.It's an opportunity to have influence on some of the leading residential schemes in Ireland, collaborating with the wider business on how we strive to continuously improve our product offering.This role is based in our Central Office in Dublin City Centre. The successful person will be an experienced, motivated team player who thrives in a fast-paced dynamic environment.Key Responsibilities:Support the Design Lead - Architecture in the oversight of all product design work being produced by external design consultants to ensure all homes are aligned with Cairns standardised design approach whilst being market appropriate and meeting stakeholder/customer expectations.Work alongside planning, technical, commercial and sales teams in reviewing and interrogating the work being produced by our external design consultants across all stages of the development to ensure it is of sufficient quality and identify any opportunity for design optimisation.Establish a brief for designated schemes with key stakeholders and then communicate that brief clearly and succinctly to our external design teamsManaging the evolvement of the brief as the design progresses, tracking alignment to the standards and requirements.Develop, maintain and expand upon our templates for briefing and design guidance documentationDevelop, maintain and expand upon our suite or library of standard typologiesEstablish Cairn standard approaches and champion implementation where appropriate to ensure consistency and best practice.Develop and communicate design principles through the production of design guidance drawings or images.Manage and input on the selection of external finishes and productsCommunicate the proposed design effectively to key stakeholders and manage key stakeholders to obtain agreement on key product design decisions during the design processKeep up to date with product developments and constantly on the lookout for ways in which to improve our product offering as well as ways to innovate the delivery of our product in a more efficient or cost-effective mannerResearch and investigate market patterns to understand and report on design opportunities and offerings elsewhere.Challenge our suppliers to provide high quality, market appropriate and cost-effective productsKey Competencies:Degree/Higher Diploma qualification in architecturec.10 years' experience in residential design with developer experience an advantageExcellent knowledge of the housing and apartment design guidelines and an understanding as to how to work within those parameters to achieve optimum designsAppreciation of the benefits and drivers of customer lead home design and buildingGood eye for detail and a willingness to sweat the designGood understanding of latest planning and building regulationsCommercially astute with an ability to make value-add contributions throughout the design processProficiency in Cad, Sketch up(or other 3D programmes) and IndesignTo be self motivated with ability to work on own initiativeTo be flexible, agile and to take responsibility for completing designated tasks and reporting back to Design LeadTo be good at working with people at all levels and willing to work in a teamTo have good spoken and written communication skillsWillingness to travel between sites across greater Dublin and beyondHave a full driving licenceWorking with Cairn:At Cairn, we believe it is essential that our employees feel valued and appreciated. We therefore offer above industry average remuneration packages with a comprehensive benefits portfolio that's ready to support you for whatever life brings.We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join Cairn which include;Competitive salaryPerformance related bonusPension scheme with matching contributionsFull health insurance with Irish Life healthAnnual salary reviewContinuous Professional development (CPD) programme & fundingPaid maternity & paternity leaveFree Cairn annual leave daysLife assuranceIncome protectionEmployee Assistance Programme with VHITax saver - travel and bike to workCulture CommitteeTalent Development ProgrammesApproved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)The Cairn purpose is to build sustainable communities where people can thrive.At Cairn, it's not what we build, it's why we build. It's about putting down a marker that will stand for generations to come. Creating new communities of connection and belonging for an Ireland where people can thrive. Reshaping, redefining, reinvigorating our place in the world. Building for people, progress, and potential.Because when Cairn build, it's Built For Good.