Senior Architect - Immersive Experiences (12 month fixed term)

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Wētā Workshop is seeking a Senior Architect to lead the architectural design and technical development of immersive themed entertainment projects for a 12 month fixed term in Wellington. The role drives design from concept through construction, runs structured design processes in line with RIBA AIA NZIA, collaborates with clients, creatives and other stakeholders, oversees technical delivery and construction administration, and mentors the design team. Requirements include at least eight years’ architectural experience in large scale commercial work, ideally themed entertainment, proven ability to lead projects across all phases, strong technical knowledge and registration. Tips: tailor your CV and portfolio to highlight immersive projects, story to space translation, leadership and mentoring, and construction delivery; review the job description, email [email protected], and be ready for a Ministry of Justice check.

Company Description

At Wētā Workshop, we don’t just build worlds — we transport audiences into them.

From award-winning installations to record-breaking attractions, our immersive experiences are driven by imagination and crafted with passion, offering audiences a promise: to experience something they’ve never encountered before.

Job Description

We have an opportunity for a Senior Architect to join our Immersive Experiences team - a 12 month fixed term role with longer term potential.

This role will lead the architectural design and technical development of immersive, themed entertainment projects through all phases – transforming creative vision into built reality. 

You’ll do this through:

• Leading the architectural design process from early concept through to construction
• Running structured design processes in line with recognised frameworks (RIBA, AIA, NZIA)
• Collaborating closely with clients, creatives and other stakeholders, while coordinating multidisciplinary efforts to achieve the best design outcome
• Leading technical delivery and construction administration
• Mentoring and guiding the architectural design team

We’re keen for someone who understands that environments that we create require more than technical skill – they require imagination, collaboration and precision, with the ability to translate story and concept into space.

We want to hear from people with at least 8 years' architectural experience in large-scale commercial design work - ideally you'll have direct themed entertainment design experience, but that's not essential. You will need proven ability to lead projects through all phases of design and delivery.

You will be skilled at managing recognised design processes and have strong technical knowledge, alongside an ability to mentor junior team members.

You will also need to have a relevant architectural qualification and registration.

Find out more in our job description here.

Why Wētā Workshop

You will be working on a diverse range of boundary pushing projects across the globe and in New Zealand – if you can think of it, we’re probably designing it. There is no other job quite like it.  

This is a chance to put a passion for themed entertainment and experiential design into practice with a company that is renowned for doing impactful work – we have a history of creating experiences that truly inspires, educates and invigorates audiences.

You will be working alongside people who are passionate about the work they do and what they create in a supportive and collaborative environment.

You can check out some of our previous projects to understand more about our work.

If you’d like more information please reach out to [email protected], otherwise if you’re ready to apply, we can’t wait to hear from you.

Additional Information

If we can do anything to accommodate you during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know.

Successful candidates will need to undergo a Ministry of Justice check as part of our application process.