Established in 2018, Aspire are at the forefront of revolutionizing long-term leasing business in Ho Chi Minh City. Our mission is to provide quality, safe, convenient, and affordable accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City.

We focus on redeveloping properties in strategic locations. Our capital is long-term, and we seek real estate assets which can provide a steady income stream and appreciate in value accordingly.

We adhere to international standards in all aspects of business. We seek individuals to join our company who have a strong desire for growth and share our passion for excellence by upholding the highest levels of integrity and professionalism.

Join us at Aspire to help set an industry standard of living for young professionals in Ho Chi Minh City. Be part of a team striving for success and making a difference.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Senior Architect (“Architect”) will join Aspire’s Development Department to lead and manage integrated design for small-scale serviced apartment and mix used projects. The role is responsible for driving concept design, design development, and coordination with consultants to ensure design quality, feasibility, and alignment with development objectives.

The Senior Architect will take ownership of design deliverables from concept through schematic and design development stages. The role reports to the Design Director and works closely with internal development, operations, and leasing teams, as well as external consultants.

The Senior Architect will play a key role in ensuring design intent is effectively translated into buildable solutions and aligned with commercial, operational, and technical requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The role covers three key areas:

1. Concept Design, Design Development & Coordination

· Lead architecture and interior concept design.

· Prepare optimized test-fit plans maximizing GFA, compliant with the Pink Book and codes.

· Coordinate and develop design from concept to construction stage

· Review and manage consultant submission for alignment with project brief and regulation.

· Guide and mentor junior in design development and deliverables

2. Consultant and Stakeholder management

· Manage consultants to ensure timely and quality deliverables.

· Collaborate with internal teams to align design with business requirements.

· Lead coordination meetings and drive clear decision making

· Consolidate feedback into actionable design directions

· Support the development of design guidelines and standards.

3. Construction Support

· Provide design clarification and respond to RFIs

· Review contractor design proposals during D&B contracts for alignment with the client brief

· Conduct site walk and manage design related issues/defects.

· Review material and mock up for alignment with design intent

· Coordinate with consultants and contractors to ensure design integrity

Work location

Pham Ngoc Thach, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City - Fulltime

Salary Range

Competitive package with opportunities for training and growth

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

· Degree in Architecture.

· Strong design portfolio.

· Fluent in Vietnamese; English preferred.

Experience

· 10 + years in architecture.

· Experience in both consultancy and developer

· Background in residential, hospitality or mix-used projects

· Experience leading teams and managing consultants

Skills

· Strong design and space planning capability

· Proficient in AutoCAD and Micorsoft office.

· Good understanding of multidisciplinary coordination (Architecture, Structure, MEP, ID, etc.).

· Strong coordination skill, ability to manage multiple peojects and deadline in fast tract, design and build projects