The Global Elephant
Website:
theglobalelephant.com
Job details:
The Global Elephant (TGE) is a Mumbai-based specialist in architectural facades, with 25+ years of experience designing, manufacturing, and installing GFRC, GRC, and UHPC systems. We're looking for a Facade Architect who can carry a facade from architectural intent through to shop drawings, and stay involved through fabrication and site installation.
What you'll do
- Read and interpret architectural drawings — plans, sections, and elevations — and translate them into buildable GFRC/UHPC facade designs
- Prepare shop and fabrication drawings, detailing panels, moulds, cleats, and connection/fixing arrangements
- Coordinate directly with clients and architects — attend meetings, present design proposals, and resolve design queries
- Visit project sites and guide site engineers on fixing methods, installation sequencing, and GFRC/UHPC design intent
- Work on panelisation and incorporate consultant and client comments
- Maintain drawing registers and revision control, and coordinate with the factory to keep drawings production-ready
What we're looking for
- B.Arch with Council of Architecture (CoA) registration
- 1-3 years of experience in facade, cladding, or precast — GFRC/UHPC preferred
- Strong architectural sense — able to read and think in plans, sections, and elevations
- Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit/BIM a plus
- Sound understanding of GFRC/UHPC design, fabrication, and fixing methods
- Confident communication skills for client, architect, and site coordination
- Willingness to travel to project sites across India
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