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.
Based in New York City, Studio Link-Arc, LLC is an international team of architects and designers. Our name, Link-Arc, refers to the practice’s collaborative nature as well as the company’s mission, which is to work across disciplines to create strategy and design in the fields of urban planning, architecture, spatial art and landscape. We accomplish this by linking knowledge, resources, and intelligence, from multiple perspectives and diverse backgrounds.
Studio Link-Arc designed the China Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015, which opened in May 2015 to international acclaim. The office has been published extensively, has received many awards, and was recently included in Architectural Record’s Design Vanguard 2015. We are currently working on a campus archive library, a major 500,000 sf educational project, an extension and renovation of a high-end flagship store in Manhattan, and a number of design competitions.
We are looking for a motivated and talented designer with strong leadership qualities to join our studio.
Experience and qualifications
- A professional degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- 3-5 years of substantial work experience in leading architecture offices.
- Applicants with experience at avant-garde design studios will receive favorable review.
- Fluency in Mandarin is a plus.
Technical skills and knowledge
- Expertise in AutoCAD and Revit.
- Expertise in the preparation of design development and construction documents.
- Knowledge of 2D presentation software including Adobe Creative Suite.
- Extensive experience preparing design presentations.
- Knowledge of modeling and rendering programs including Rhino, Maya, 3DStudio Max, and CATIA.
- Expertise in scripting programs including: Python, Grasshopper, RhinoScript, and Processing.
- Knowledge of architectural detailing and familiarity with building systems.
Design sensibility, interpersonal, and management skills
- Strong design skills and contemporary design sensibilities.
- Self-directed, with a strong work ethic and a high level of initiative.
- The ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a fast-paced environment.
- Good communication ability and excellent critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Please send cover letter, resume, and work samples in a PDF format to email with "Design Architect- 3 to 5 Years Experience" in the subject line. Submissions should be no larger than 10MB.