Architecture Design Lead EMEA at Neko Health (London, United Kingdom)
Neko Health· London, United Kingdom·
Role details
Neko Health at a glance
Preventive full-body health scanning built on proprietary in-house hardware and AI, co-founded by Spotify's Daniel Ek.
Neko Health runs a roughly one-hour, non-invasive full-body health scan that captures skin, cardiovascular, and blood data using hardware it designs and builds in-house, then has a doctor review the results with the member on the spot, aiming to catch disease early in people who feel healthy.
~$325M raised · latest: Series B ($260M, January 2025, at a $1.8B valuation) · backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners, General Catalyst, Atomico, Lakestar
Summary
The Architecture Design Lead for EMEA will own and evolve physical design standards across the region, leading concept development for new locations. This role involves translating brand principles into compelling physical environments and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact spaces efficien...
Job description
Mission Neko is redefining what prevention means, from treating illness when it arrives, to sustaining health before it's ever at risk. Our mission: make data-driven, preventative care accessible to more people, before symptoms appear.
In a single, non-invasive visit under an hour, proprietary technology and direct clinical care combine to deliver personalised, actionable insights. It's a team that thinks in 10x, not 10%. Every role here plays a part in building a world where prevention is the norm, and where your work genuinely helps people live longer, healthier lives.
What You'll Deliver in the First 6–12 Months
- Own and evolve Neko's physical design standards across EMEA — ensuring consistency and excellence across all clinic and space touchpoints
- Lead concept development and design direction for new location rollouts, raising the bar for spatial experience across the organisation
- Translate Neko's brand and experience principles into clear, compelling physical environments — from test fits and layouts through to final delivery
- Partner with Project Managers, consultants, and contractors to deliver cohesive, high-impact spaces on time and to specificatio
- Build and contribute to Neko's Location Design Playbook, creating scalable standards that support rapid international expansion
Minimum Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in architecture, design management, or a related role within the construction industry.
- Strong creative design skills with high attention to detail.
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-disciplinary design teams and external consultants across complex projects.
- Broad knowledge of building codes, regulations, and industry standards across European markets.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in design software (e.g. Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp) and project management tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Why work at Neko Health
- Mission-Driven: The company was founded to solve the fundamental problem of late-stage diagnosis by focusing on prevention. The work is presented as having a direct, positive impact on human longevity.
- Culture & Engineering: The company actively showcases a deep engineering culture where “clinical insight can become a hardware iteration overnight.” Clinicians and engineers share the same floor, fostering rapid iteration and innovation.
- Compensation & Benefits: Salaries are benchmarked via market research. Benefits include comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, CME Days, and Commuter Benefits.
- Work Model: Roles are on-site at specific clinic locations. Training for medical roles is fully paid. The interview process is designed to give candidates a feel for the culture and mission.
- Growth Trajectory: With 80+ active job postings and triple-digit growth in hiring, the company is in a high-growth phase, offering significant career development opportunities.