As an international architectural firm, UNStudio is active in the broadest fields of architecture. Our project portfolio covers every aspect of architecture, ranging from small to large scale projects, research and theory. The atmosphere within our offices in Amsterdam, Shanghai, and Hong Kong is international, multidisciplinary and ambitious, but also open, non-hierarchical, team-based and friendly, with attention to personal well-being, knowledge development and career planning.
We are currently looking for Advanced Design Architects to join our Shanghai office. The ideal candidates should have strong design sensibilities, effective management and team leadership skills, a flexible mentality, strong communication skills, and later stage experience on constructed projects.
Skills:
- 5-8+ years of experience as a Design Architect who has overseen or assisted in overseeing a team.
- Documented experience in all phases of the design and construction process.
- Strong aesthetic sensibilities and design skills with the ability to implement a design concept from preliminary studies through to construction and detailing.
- Experience in geometric optimization and fabrication processes for complex geometry and curvature.
- Technical problem solver with the ability to work out architectural solutions through innovative thinking. (documented through construction and shop drawings/details).
- Good team player with the ability to organize both own work and others, clearly communicate with the Director, and coach/motivate team members.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a continuous desire to learn and grow.
- Fluent English communication skills with additional fluency in Mandarin a plus.
- Good knowledge of Rhinoceros (Grasshopper and RhinoScript / Python a plus), AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
- Professional BIM experience on geometrically complex projects (Digital Project or Revit) a plus.
Contact:
Working conditions are according to Chinese legislation. Applications consisting of a short cover letter, C.V. and portfolio can be sent digitally (PDF, max.10mb) to Feely Pan.
A prestigious London based design practice that works predominantly on exclusive residential projects worldwide is looking for an Interior Architect to join their talented team of architects, interior designers and furnishing designers.
Key day-to-day tasks of the Residential Interior Architect include:
- Working within a team producing high quality drawings that will ultimately form part of a construction package.
- Preparing and presenting design proposals to clients.
- Assisting the team on dealing with contractors, subcontractors and specialists to ensure site works are completed on time and on budget.
- Generating and developing design schemes with a focus on technical details.
Key attributes of the Residential Interior Architect include:
- 2+ years experience within the luxury residential design industry.
- Fully competent in the technical aspects of interior architecture and interior detailing.
- Hands-on individual with ability to work well within a team.
- Essential fluency in AutoCAD.
- Good knowledge of English, both written and verbally.
If you are interested in finding out more about this Residential Interior Architect job then please get in touch with Deborah D’Silva.