LIMINAL STUDIO | Join our Team
Posted 13 May 2025
Join us to be part of something extraordinary at LIMINAL Studio!
We are looking for a new LIMINAL to join our bespoke team in nipaluna|Hobart or naarm|Melbourne
Images: Dominic College K to Y2 - Dianna Snape; LIMINAL Team - Natasha Mulhall
As we continue to evolve and innovate, we are looking for new LIMNIALs to join our bespoke and talented team.
If you are an impressive Project Architect who fits with our culture and values, who embodies the all-rounded skills that go hand in hand with shaping a 10-team enterprise, there is an exciting opportunity to join our collaborative and convivial team in Melbourne or Hobart.
Why LIMINAL?
Those who thrive in a collaborative culture, have a healthy balance of cheekiness and integrity, are driven in their pursuit of excellence and who find fulfillment in shaping a future world with clever, socially responsible and beautiful ideas will feel at home with the LIMINAL team. Exciting opportunities await those who share our global outlook, embrace of curiosity and are driven to develop their skills to be the best version of themselves and make a positive difference.
What Drives Us:
Driven by the ethos that many minds make enlightened work, LIMINAL Studio brings together, from across the globe, creative thinkers, inventive designers, emerging talent, architectural leaders and artistic practitioners at the top of their game who are drawn to connect and share experiences, knowledge, ideas and passions.
Under the identities of LIMINAL Architecture, Spaces, Objects and Ideation, LIMINAL’s breadth of work spans all scales in architecture, interiors, scenography, furniture, design thinking and industrial design.
Key to LIMINAL’s philosophy is curating opportunities that spark the imaginative potential of a project that speaks of its place and community, tuned to making a positive difference. As a result, people and place underpin our approach to shaping our culture and processes.
What We Offer:
We welcome those who value contributing to a carbon zero workplace with a focus on diversity, gender equity and a deep respect for the original custodians of our land and shared cultural aspirations for the future.
We take our aspirational and creative development seriously by engaging in nurturing, fun and fulfilling processes.
To do this we:
- offer a dynamic, agile and progressive work environment with a focus on teamwork, creativity and pushing boundaries
- engage with sectors, collaborators and clients who inspire and challenge us
- inform our conceptual processes in architecture through involvement in transdisciplinary projects ranging from objects and furniture design to designing for contemporary performances or event spaces and exhibition curation, keeping us creatively nimble
- create atmospheres and collaborations that lead to idea-generating ‘dinner party epiphanies’
- work collaboratively with thought leaders, choreographers, artistic directors, writers, actors, artists, designers, fabricators, entrepreneurs, educators - no matter where they are in the world
- host monthly creative salons where inspirational guests at the top of their game join the Studio for an evening of creative exchange
- foster engaging professional development opportunities and training
- ‘one’ Studio comprising the ‘northern’ and ‘southern’ end of the Studio, with weekly team events and sharing.
Current Opportunity
Project Architect | Melbourne or Hobart
We are looking for a driven, technically competent Project Architect with at least 8 years’ experience post-graduation who has good design and outstanding documentation skills.
You are a conceptual thinker with outstanding ability in translating ideas into reality, backed by project experience and application of construction knowledge. You are curious; curious enough to be globally aware and be inspired by other creative disciplines and cultures. You are collaborative, aspirational, strive for excellence and always seek the best outcome rather than the easiest.
You enjoy working on a cross-section of project types and scales at any one time, and have experience running small to mid-sized projects with the ability to resolve and coordinate complex outcomes with rigour and to deadline. You understand the versatility and well-roundedness required when working in a small Studio of 10 to 15 team members.
You are proactive, know when to check-in and are good at communication in all its forms. You understand the value of working in a collaborative environment because you get that an inspired, cohesive team can achieve better creative outcomes than any one individual
You are reflective, analytical and know how to develop and maintain the design intent of a project throughout its stages and ensure that excellent technical solutions are implemented. You understand that being a team member means contributing to the business of architecture, the culture of the Studio and development of excellence and quality within the Studio not just delivering on architectural projects.
Technically you have advanced computer literacy relative to industry-based software and you are proficient at ArchiCAD and the Adobe Creative Suite; you are competent at producing resolved and considered documentation throughout the project stages to ensure clarity and professional, quality standards are met. Your knowledge of 3D modelling and presentation software is advanced.
LIMINALITY
Every role at LIMINAL contributes to early stages of ideation in terms of projects, studio processes and culture building. We are all custodians of our LIMINAL values, wellbeing, story, relationships, operations, aspirations and efficiencies. Our Project Architects play an integral role in the shaping of our Culture, Branding, Excellence, Quality and Systems Pillars.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are passionate about design, creativity, technical excellence, you thrive in a collaborative setting, and are looking to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you. For applications to be considered they must be in writing and include:
- a one-page cover letter outlining the value you would bring to the position you are applying for addressing the requirements for the role
- why you would be a good cultural fit for LIMINAL, in response to our values which are generosity, curiosity, beauty, authenticity, excellence, passion, leadership and success
- a current CV and portfolio
- a list of the software packages you are proficient in, with a competency score out of ten for each package
- the names and contact details of three professional referees.
- an indication of anticipated salary package commensurate with your skills and experience.
Applications are to be emailed to work@liminalstudio.com.au by 5pm AEST on Tuesday 10 June 2025.
We will be reviewing applications as we receive them, so don’t delay!
All applicants must be Australian Residents.
Please note LIMINAL will only respond to shortlisted candidates. Applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
