Join Decathlon Malaysia as an Architect!

Are you a creative and technically proficient Architect ready to design the future of retail and operational spaces? 

Decathlon Malaysia is looking for a driven individual to join our team, balancing innovative design with strong project management to deliver high-quality, sustainable, and compliant facilities.

Key Responsibilities

As our Architect, you will be crucial in overseeing physical business development projects from concept to completion, adhering to the Decathlon concept and local regulations.

1. Building Design & Planning

• Conceptualize and develop detailed, sustainable designs for new stores or other physical touchpoints, modernizations, and relocations.
• Ensure both the interior and exterior designs align with the Decathlon identity, technical standards, and functionalities, while optimizing land usage and creating a comfortable environment.
• Design with operating costs, building investments, sustainable energy, and CO2 targets in mind.
• Understand and apply local planning and safety regulations.
• Prepare blueprints and technical drawings.

2. Design Implementation & Project Management

• Manage the architectural realization of projects, including guiding tenders, negotiating design services, and producing detailed 2D technical drawings, 3D models, and illustrations.
• Manage projects from start to finish, ensuring alignment with goals, budgets, and timelines.
• Conduct regular site visits as the site supervisor to monitor construction progress and quality.
• Resolve technical issues and ensure work complies with the design intent and regulations.
• Ensure alignment with efficiency of the sqm principles (e.g., ratio sales area / GIA).
• Collaborate with global and local actors to implement green building design, urban mobility, and waste management initiatives.

3. Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with local authority processes, including UBBL and BOMBA requirements.
• Prepare detailed project documentation, specifications, and construction materials.
• Coordinate statutory submissions and process necessary permits.
• Prepare tender, construction, shop, and as-built drawings.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related field.

• Minimum of 3-4 years of professional experience in architectural design and project management, preferably in commercial building design or retail/operational spaces.

• Commercial Building Design and Green Building Design.

• Architectural Project Management.

• Proficiency in CAD software.

• Expertise in Rendering software (e.g., Lumion, V-Ray) and Illustration tools (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator).

• Strong Cost Management, Negotiation, and Project Analysis skills.

• Understanding of UBBL and BOMBA requirements.

• Fluency in English.

• Critical Thinking and Problem-solving abilities.

• Creativity and design skills.

• People Centricity and strong Interpersonal Communication.

• Excellent Organizational and Project Management skills.

Ready to lead the design of efficient, functional, and visually appealing spaces for Decathlon Malaysia? Apply now!