Assistant Architect - Shanghai
On-site · Shanghai, Shanghai, China
Job Summary
Entry-level Assistant Architect / Junior Architect sought for UNS Shanghai office. This role requires a professional Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture and 0-3 years of experience as an all-around architectural designer. The ideal candidate will have solid concept-development ability, strong visualization and technical skills, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset. Proficiency with Rhinoceros (Grasshopper), 3ds Max and related visualization plug-ins (V-Ray, Enscape), plus experience with BIM software and AutoCAD/Adobe Creative Suite is preferred. English fluency is required with Mandarin and/or Cantonese a plus. Working conditions follow Shanghai legislation; send CV and portfolio (PDF, max. 10mb), last and expected salary, and availability to Shirley Tsang at hr.asia@unstudio.com.
Required Qualifications
- Professional Bachelors or Master degree in Architecture, or the equivalent
- 0-3 years of experience as an all-around architectural designer
- Experience in top-tier international design firms, especially residential, cultural, large-scale and high-end retail, commercial & mixed-use projects is a plus
- Solid knowledge of how to establish a concept and develop it into a design independently and through a team
- Excellent aesthetic sensibilities and design skills
- Practical technical skills and sensibilities
- Proactive and self-motivated, with an innate commitment to furthering design
- Good team player with a positive attitude
- Fluent English communication skills with additional fluency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese a plus
- Good knowledge of products, materials and construction methods in Asia
- Strong knowledge of Rhinoceros (Grasshopper and scripting a plus)
- Good visualization skills in Vray, Enscape, etc.
- 3D and geometric thinker and good at 3dMax, and 3d visualization plug-ins
- Experience with relevant BIM software is preferred
- Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
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