Shanghai, China
Senior project leader/interior architect
Ippolito Fleitz Group is looking for a senior project leader/interior architect to join its office in Shanghai.
We are Identity Architects.
As a globally pioneering studio in the disciplines of architecture, design and communication, this is what shapes the way we think and operate. With a passion for interdisciplinary concepts and implementations. With excellent references from all around the world. With 60 employees from 14 different nations. And with more than 200 international awards.
Our approach is analytical, conceptual, solution-focused and formative. And always exciting, freethinking, curious and impassioned. This is how we design unmistakable identities that create relevance.
We are looking for an senior project leader/interior architect (m/f)
to start immediately in our studio in Shanghai.
Do you love leading the field? Are you keen to fully realise your creative identity? Are you attracted by interdisciplinary freedom? Are you a brilliant designer? Good in concepts? Do you enjoy the solidarity of an international team?
Working across interior architecture, product and communication design, our team creates buildings, interior spaces, products and communication strategies that are always part of a larger whole and always unique – as unique as your talent.
As a senior project leader/interior architect on a full-time contract, you would be responsible for carrying out complex and challenging tasks as part of an interdisciplinary project team.
Your tasks will include:
- leading international teams in execution phases to ensure smooth project delivery
- direct communication with our clients
- implementation of a range of interior concepts, with original thinking, lateral thinking, questioning of current trends
- content and design development of complex, frequently bilingual projects
development of integrated, multidisciplinary strategies - working in interdisciplinary project teams: interior design, communication design and product design
- spoken and written presentations, inspirational and convincing delivery, in both Mandarin and English
What we expect from you:
- fluent in Mandarin
- experienced with processes and all design phases (especially later ones)
- at least eight years’ professional experience as project leader in an interior architecture context
- hands-on mentality: able to put ideas into action
- confident manner and strong communication and argumentation abilities, both spoken and written
- your own statement approach to design and content; good design understanding
- open-minded, interdisciplinary thinking
- independent, reliable, structured work approach and excellent team skills
- good negotiation-level standard of English
- confident in all the latest software programs
- enthusiasm for thinking up and bringing to life new concepts, as well as implementing them worldwide
- experimental
- good communication skills vis-à-vis the client and the team
ability to focus on what is most relevant
What we offer you:
- being part of a design studio that is in the top of its league internationally
- international projects with diverse, multidisciplinary challenges
- teams in three global locations – Stuttgart, Berlin and Shanghai
- a strong team spirit with a sense of solidarity and cohesion
- an enthusiastic workplace that allows your talents to unfold
- dynamic development opportunities
- further training in specific subjects and soft skills – internally and externally
- visits to trade fairs and trade events
- promotion of self-reliance and professionalism towards clients and your team
- active participation in company development through jour fixes, workshops and team events
- overtime compensation and flexible vacation planning
Please direct your application to Dirk Zschunke, including:
- covering letter
- CV
- portfolio/work examples
- salary requirements
- earliest start date We consider only application that are submitted by email in PDF format (max. 15MB) with subject