Lead the design and delivery of residential and hospitality projects where architectural quality, brand identity, and lifestyle experience converge.

Who We Are
Architecture Social is a specialist recruitment consultancy connecting senior architectural leaders with residential and hospitality-focused practices across the UK. We work with studios delivering luxury housing, build-to-rent schemes, hotel projects, branded residences, and high-end resort developments. Director-level searches in this sector are inherently confidential, and our clients rely on us to identify candidates with the right combination of design talent, commercial acumen, and client relationship skills.

What our clients typically ask for
— A chartered architect (ARB/RIBA) with an outstanding portfolio of residential or hospitality projects demonstrating design ambition and delivery quality
— Experience leading projects for high-profile clients including developers, hotel operators, and private individuals
— Business development ability with a track record of winning residential or hospitality commissions through reputation and relationship
— Design sensitivity that understands the intersection of architecture, interior design, and brand experience
— Financial and operational leadership including fee management, team resourcing, and project profitability
— Established relationships with developers, operators, and luxury brand clients
— A refined eye for detail, materiality, and the experiential qualities that define exceptional residential and hospitality design

If your architectural leadership has created residential and hospitality experiences that set new standards for design quality, we want to hear from you.

Why Register With Architecture Social
The residential and hospitality sector is driven by reputation, relationships, and design quality, and Director-level appointments reflect this. These roles are handled with complete discretion, and practices entrust us to find leaders who will elevate their brand and client portfolio. Registering with us places you in our most senior network, ensuring you are considered first when a practice or developer briefs us on a leadership appointment. Your confidentiality is guaranteed at every stage.

How to Apply
Apply to one of our live Director-level listings, or submit a speculative application and share your design portfolio and career ambitions. We will keep your profile in our senior shortlist and contact you as soon as the ideal opportunity emerges — discreetly, promptly, and with your interests at the forefront.