Sr Architect

Senior Architect – Modular Construction & DFMA Systems

Location:

Chennai / Hybrid (IIT Madras Research Park)

Company:

Modulus Housing

Type:

Full-time | Core Team Hire

About Us: Building Beyond Bricks

At
Modulus Housing

, we're on a mission to
empower individuals and enrich communities

through
transformative modular construction technology

. We're not just building structures — we're
engineering human-centric spaces

that inspire creativity, promote sustainability, and redefine how people build and live.

Our
Modular Building Technology (MBT)

combines the precision of factory manufacturing with intuitive on-site assembly to create buildings that are
fast, safe, scalable, and sustainable

.

Join us in
building the future, block by block

.

The Role: Senior Architect – Modular Design & DFMA

We're looking for a
Senior Architect

to lead the
design and development

of modular building systems that combine
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)

principles with architectural innovation. You'll translate client aspirations into modular, scalable designs that drive efficiency, aesthetics, and user delight.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams — from R&D and manufacturing to EPC execution — ensuring designs are practical, manufacturable, and ready for rapid deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Client-Centric Design
• Engage with clients to understand functional, aesthetic, and contextual needs.
• Translate requirements into
  modular architectural solutions

aligned with DFMA and company MBT principles.
- Create scalable and adaptable design frameworks that meet diverse user needs.

• Systemized Design Development
• Formulate architectural design strategies that balance creativity with engineering logic.
• Lead concept-to-proposal design development for EPC submissions.

• Ensure all designs are modular, repeatable, and compliant with manufacturing capabilities.

• DFMA & Constructability Leadership

• Integrate
  Design for Manufacturing and Assembly

principles to ensure factory precision and on-site efficiency.
- Apply
Poka Yoke (error-proofing)

strategies in design documentation and detailing to minimise construction errors.
- Drive standardisation and optimisation for scalability without compromising design integrity.

• Shop Drawing & Documentation Excellence
• Lead production of detailed
  shop drawings

, modular layouts, and fabrication-ready documents.
- Collaborate with the engineering and site teams to ensure smooth execution and installation.

• Innovation & Collaboration
• Partner with R&D on new modular typologies, materials, and sustainable design strategies.
• Participate in prototyping and testing to validate and evolve design systems

What You Bring

• Bachelor's / Master's in Architecture (B.Arch / M.Arch).
• 5+ years of experience in building design, with
  2+ years in modular, prefab, or DFMA-based construction systems

preferred.
- Strong design thinking mindset with the ability to balance aesthetics, manufacturability, and cost.
- Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, and visualisation tools.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, modular detailing, and system-level design.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
- Passion for sustainability, innovation, and human-centred design.

Our Core Values

Ownership:

Nothing is someone else's problem.

MBT Focus:

We build fast, safe, intuitive, and impactful modular technologies — everything else is secondary.

Intensity:

We work hard, move fast, and stay scrappy.

Scale:

When in doubt, scale it up — in ambition, impact, and thinking.

Love What You Build:

Our products must transform lives.

Team Spirit:

Collaboration is our competitive edge.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a pioneering team
  redefining construction technology

in India and beyond.
- Work with
interdisciplinary experts

at the intersection of architecture, material science, and manufacturing.
- Influence the
design DNA of future-ready modular systems
- Build projects that make a
real impact

— from rapid housing to resilient infrastructure.