London, UK
Part 2 architectural assistant
at Feix&Merlin
Feix&Merlin is looking for a Part 2 architectural assistant to join its team in south London.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an expanding studio, based in south-east London’s iconic Bussey Building in the centre of lively Peckham.
You will have the chance to be involved in some of our most exciting projects while contributing to the creative design discussions as well as some of the client-facing meetings.
Feix&Merlin have gone from strength to strength and have recently won the commission to restore and redesign Walworth Town Hall, alongside other major projects across the UK and Europe. We aim to continue our development and recognition in the industry over the coming year, further improving upon our reputation for exhilarating and pioneering architecture.
The Feix&Merlin team is growing, and this role means joining the studio at a pivotal moment in time so you will also be able to directly contribute to the growing success of an exciting practice.
Applicants must have a minimum of three-five years’ experience with some client-facing experience, and the ability to work on your own as well as part of a team. Proficiency in Vectorworks, Adobe packages is essential.
We are a committed, sociable studio, with a creative and ambitious atmosphere. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and want to support our team to progress and develop.
The successful applicant will be able to provide evidence of the following attributes:
- strong creative design skills with a keen eye for detail
- a self-motivated and highly organised individual with the ability to strategise and prioritise while juggling multiple tasks
- proficient in Vectorworks, Sketchup, InDesign, Photoshop and Mac OS
- experience in V-Ray is desirable
- some experience in creating tender packages, construction documents, and writing NBS specifications is idea but not essential
- excellent CAD drafting skills and good hand-sketching ability
- imaginative thinking and problem-solving capability
- interest in interior design
- experience in dealing with suppliers, contractors and clients
- excellent communication skills both written and verbal in English
How to apply
Please submit by email only, with a digital copy of your CV, using the ‘apply’ link below, max 10MB.
All applications should include some examples of technical drawings and documents that you personally have created, along with a covering letter outlining how you meet the criteria. Please state your salary expectations in your application.