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We’ve been finding architecture and design professionals their dream jobs in Sydney since 2009. We work out of Surry Hills, across architecture, interiors, business support and the product side.
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Meet Krista.
Krista trained as an architect at Sydney University and practised in the city before moving to London. She joined Bespoke there in 2007, then came home in 2009 to open the Sydney office in Surry Hills. She works alongside our Melbourne and Brisbane teams across Australia, and increasingly further afield.
- Krista Shearer Managing Director sydney@bespokecareers.com
Your Sydney team.
Lindsay Urquhart
CEO & Founder
Krista Shearer
Managing Director
Misty Waters
Principal · Strategic Appointments
Ryan Barton
Principal · Architecture
Alex McAllister
Principal · Architectural & Interior Products
Prue Christmas
Senior Associate · Interior Design
Kurt Jury
Associate · Architecture
Ashley Ryan
Associate · Architecture
Elizabeth Dick
Senior Consultant · Interiors
Emily Lodola
Consultant · Business Support
Eilidh Calcott
Consultant · Architecture
Melinda Bates
Consultant · Architectural and Interior Product
Aimee Sommen
Global Operations Manager
Hayley Tuttle
EA to the CEO
Kira Thorpe
Studio Coordinator
Not sure who to ask for? Call the office on +61 (0)2 9212 0230 and you will get the consultant who covers your discipline.
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Watch on YouTube →What Sydney pays in 2026.
Base salaries for architecture and design roles in Sydney, from our 2026 Salary Guide. Built from 1,890 survey responses, 1,200 placements and 65 recruiters across our offices.
Average base salary for an architect in Sydney, the highest of any Australian city.
Sydney practices are hiring into a market where demand is outpacing supply, so good people move fast.
More than half of Sydney professionals are open to the right move, so the person you want is reachable.
Source: Bespoke Careers 2026 Salary Guide and Market Report.
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grad of Architecture (0-3 yrs) | $68,191 | $75,000 | $80,000 | |
| Grad of Architecture (3-6 yrs) | $78,838 | $85,000 | $95,000 | |
| Grad of Architecture (6-10 yrs) | $90,000 | $100,000 | $120,000 | |
| Registered Architect (3-6 yrs) | $78,838 | $90,000 | $100,000 | |
| Registered Architect (6-10 yrs) | $95,000 | $110,000 | $130,000 | |
| Senior Architect / Associate | $115,000 | $130,000 | $145,000 |
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Interior Designer (1-3 yrs) | $55,000 | $60,000 | $70,000 | |
| Mid-weight Interior Designer (4-7 yrs) | $65,000 | $70,000 | $85,000 | |
| Senior Interior Designer / Project Lead (8-10 yrs) | $85,000 | $95,000 | $120,000 | |
| Associate / Senior Associate | $125,000 | $135,000 | $150,000 | |
| Design Director | $130,000 | $150,000 | $180,000 | |
| Design Manager | $90,000 | $100,000 | $120,000 |
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscape Architect (1-3 yrs) | $65,099 | $70,000 | $75,000 | |
| Landscape Architect (3-6 yrs) | $70,000 | $85,000 | $100,000 | |
| Landscape Architect (6-10 yrs) | $85,000 | $95,000 | $115,000 | |
| Assoc / Senior Landscape Architect | $95,000 | $115,000 | $130,000 | |
| Associate Director | $130,000 | $145,000 | $160,000 | |
| Landscape Architect Director | $150,000 | $180,000 | $250,000 |
See all 6 landscape architecture roles in the full Sydney guide
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Designer (1-3 yrs) | $65,099 | $70,000 | $75,000 | |
| Urban Designer (3-6 yrs) | $75,000 | $85,000 | $100,000 | |
| Urban Designer (6-10 yrs) | $100,000 | $115,000 | $130,000 | |
| Associate / Senior Urban Designer | $120,000 | $140,000 | $160,000 | |
| Urban Design Director | $150,000 | $180,000 | $200,000 |
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receptionist | $55,000 | $65,000 | $75,000 | |
| Office Administrator | $60,000 | $70,000 | $75,000 | |
| Project Administrator | $65,000 | $70,000 | $85,000 | |
| Document Controller | $80,000 | $90,000 | $110,000 | |
| Studio Coordinator | $70,000 | $75,000 | $85,000 | |
| Office Manager | $90,000 | $95,000 | $110,000 |
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Support / Administrator | $65,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 | |
| Senior Sales Support | $80,000 | $90,000 | $100,000 | |
| Showroom Consultant* | $70,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 | |
| Showroom Manager* | $80,000 | $95,000 | $110,000 | |
| Sales Representative* | $90,000 | $100,000 | $110,000 | |
| Business Development Manager* | $110,000 | $120,000 | $130,000 |
See all 18 architectural & interior products roles in the full Sydney guide
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Administrator | $80,000 | $100,000 | $120,000 | |
| Estimator | $90,000 | $110,000 | $130,000 | |
| Jnr / Assist Project Manager | $75,000 | $95,000 | $105,000 | |
| Project Manager | $120,000 | $150,000 | $190,000 | |
| Construction Manager | $140,000 | $160,000 | $200,000 |
See all 5 building & construction roles in the full Sydney guide
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Designer | $60,000 | $70,000 | $90,000 | |
| Senior Graphic Designer | $80,000 | $90,000 | $110,000 | |
| Creative Director | $100,000 | $110,000 | $120,000 | |
| Wayfinding Designer | $70,000 | $80,000 | $90,000 | |
| Senior Wayfinding Designer | $90,000 | $110,000 | $120,000 | |
| Design Manager | $100,000 | $120,000 | $140,000 |
See all 8 graphic, wayfinding & industrial roles in the full Sydney guide
Annual base salaries. Updated 1 July 2026.
Life at Bespoke Sydney.
Awards nights, client parties, HR briefings and a World Cup we take slightly too seriously.
Awards nights
The IDEA Awards
The night the studios we work with find out where they placed, and we are in the room.
HR briefings
Surry Hills
The people who do the hiring, across one table, before the legislation changes under them.
The Bespoke World Cup
Sydney
Twenty years of Bespoke
The client party
The Sydney studios we work with, out of the office and in one room.
Podcast recordings
In the studio
Directors, founders and the people they hire, on the record.
Backing the next generation
Portfolio workshops
Ask the Expert
The HR series
Kick-off
Under lights
FAQs
The questions we get asked most, by the people hiring and the people looking.
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Bespoke Careers SydneySuite 6, Level 3, 2-12 Foveaux Street
Surry Hills, Sydney NSW 2010
+61 (0)2 9212 0230
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Which roles do you recruit for in Sydney?
Architecture, interior design, landscape and urban design, architectural and interior products, strategic appointments and business support, at every level from graduates of architecture to practice directors, across permanent, contract and temp-to-perm.
How much do architects and designers earn in Sydney?
It varies by discipline, level and practice size. Our 2026 Sydney Salary Guide publishes real ranges for every role, alongside a benefits benchmark that studios use to shape packages.
How do your fees work?
There are three ways to hire. Permanent recruitment is success-only. You only pay when we find you your dream hire, and our terms are sent as soon as you brief us. Contract runs on hourly rates agreed upfront, with payroll and compliance through us. Strategic search is retained and paid in three instalments, across engagement, shortlist and appointment.
Do you place contract as well as permanent staff?
Yes. We have filled 1,664 contract roles for studios hiring against a deadline, alongside permanent and temp-to-perm placements. Contractors are referenced and skills-assessed before we put them forward, and a Monday call with a Thursday start is normal.
How do I register as a candidate?
Send your CV and portfolio, apply through any Sydney job listing, drop them into the form further up this page, or email sydney@bespokecareers.com. Everything you share stays confidential, and your current employer never hears from us.
How do I brief you on a vacancy?
Use the brief form on this page, Submit a Vacancy, or call the Sydney office on +61 (0)2 9212 0230 and you will speak to the consultant who covers your discipline.
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