Madrid Office Director for Recognized International Architectural Practice.
Location: Madrid, Spain
Position: Studio Director
Sector: Architecture / Design / International Project Development
Reports to: Directors / Partners
About the Position
We are looking to appoint a Studio Director to lead the day-to-day management and coordination of an international architecture practice based in Madrid.
The successful candidate will have a transversal role, combining team leadership, resource planning, client management, business development and oversight of the financial management of projects.
We are looking for a strong leader with a broad understanding of both the business and project environment, a results-oriented mindset, and excellent organisational and communication skills. The Studio Director will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the practice and will act as a link between the teams, clients and senior management.
About the Studio
Urko Sanchez Architects is an award-winning architectural practice with offices in Nairobi, Kenya and Madrid, Spain.



The firm is internationally recognised for its culturally rooted, environmentally sensitive design — weaving together contemporary architecture with vernacular materials, local craftsmanship, and sustainable engineering. Recent projects span Kenya, Uganda, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and the practice has received recognition including the 2025 Holcim Foundation Award for Sustainable Design, multiple Architectural Association of Kenya Awards of Excellence and shortlistings for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture.
The practice works across residential, commercial, hospitality, cultural and social sectors with a philosophy that every project demands a tailor-made response to its context, client and community.
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KEY AREAS & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Team & Studio Operations
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the effective functioning of the teams and the appropriate organization of the workload

📌 International Architectural Office Director (Madrid)
🏢 Urko Sanchez Architects
📍 Madrid