About the company
Utopia is an ultra-luxury hospitality and lifestyle brand creating a global ecosystem of properties and experiences.
We develop private villa retreats in beautiful locations around the world, each with high-end service. Utopia also offers a wider ecosystem of leisure experiences and services available both to those staying on property and to external visitors.
Utopia designs and builds its properties in-house. Our team works across the full journey: from concept and architecture to construction, interiors, landscape, guest experience, and long-term operation. For architects and designers, this means working on properties from the ground up, with the ability to influence how each place is planned, built, and experienced. For hospitality professionals, it means joining a brand where service is personal, attentive, and built around each guest’s stay.
We’re a young, ambitious team with high standards and a hands-on approach. We value strong ideas, practical thinking, attention to detail, and people who are ready to take responsibility for their part of the work. If you’re interested in architecture, design, hospitality, or guest experience, we invite you to grow with Utopia.
About role
We are seeking a highly skilled Architect with strong technical expertise and on-site construction experience to join our in-house design team, working on boutique hospitality and low-rise residential developments, including villas and resorts.
This role focuses on technical design, construction documentation, and on-site support with architectural supervision on site, quality control, and day-to-day technical problem solving during construction.
Responsibilities-
Develop and coordinate technical architectural design from RIBA Stage 3 to construction
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Translate design intent into buildable Revit models and documentation
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Coordinate architecture with structural, MEP, and interiors (BIM / Navisworks)
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Provide architectural author’s supervision on site during installation and construction works
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Perform quality control of executed works against project documentation
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Support the site team with day-to-day technical problem solving
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Review and approve minor deviations from design documentation
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Participate in inspection and acceptance of completed works together with Project managers / Site Engineers
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Support tender and construction documentation when required
Requirements-
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture
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+8 years of experience in architectural design
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Experience with hospitality and low-rise residential projects
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Strong technical and construction understanding
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High proficiency in Revit and Navisworks (AutoCAD required; Rhino is a plus)
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Ability to work independently and on site-related issues
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Professional level of English
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Portfolio is highly required
What we offer-
Full-time, on-site role in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
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We provide relocation bonus if you are living outside Costa Rica
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Opportunity to work on a landmark luxury hospitality project from construction through delivery
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Collaboration within a professional, international, multidisciplinary team
By submitting this application, I agree that my personal data will be collected, processed, and retained by the company solely for the purposes of managing and assessing my candidacy.
Notice: This is a remote position based in Mexico.
