Manage and develop the technology estate at boutique studios where design quality is paramount.

Who We Are
Architecture Social is a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on the architecture and design sectors. We work with boutique studios and specialist practices that need hands-on IT leaders who can manage technology estates end-to-end — from workstation performance and network infrastructure to cloud services and data protection. Our consultants understand that IT in a design studio is not just about uptime; it is about ensuring that every architect and designer has the tools to produce their best work.

What Our Clients Typically Ask For
• At least five years of experience managing IT in a small to medium-sized creative or professional services business
• Hands-on responsibility for workstations, servers, network infrastructure, and cloud services
• Ability to optimise systems for performance-intensive architectural design software including Revit, Rhino, and rendering applications
• Experience managing relationships with external IT service providers and negotiating contracts
• Competence in developing IT policies including data protection, business continuity, and acceptable use
• Ability to evaluate and implement new collaboration tools, project management platforms, and communication systems
• A hands-on, proactive approach suited to studios of thirty to one hundred staff

If your hands-on technology skills and can-do attitude keep design studios performing at their best, we want to hear from you.

Why Register With Architecture Social
Head of IT roles at boutique architecture studios offer a unique opportunity to shape the technology environment of a design-led practice from the ground up. These roles are rarely advertised publicly and are typically filled through personal introductions via our network. By registering, you gain access to these opportunities and the benefit of a recruitment partner who understands what makes studio IT leadership different. We will learn about your preferences and technical strengths, then connect you with studios whose culture and ambitions match your own.

How to Apply
Share your CV and let us know the type of studio environment you are looking for. We will arrange a confidential conversation and reach out as soon as a fitting opportunity becomes available.