London, UK
Draftsperson
at Charles Avery Studio
Charles Avery is seeking a draftsperson to join its studio in London.
Charles Avery Studio has an opportunity for a meticulous individual to assist in all aspects of computer and hand drawing and 3D design.
The artist Charles Avery is seeking a draftsperson/technical assistant with very high proficiency in 3D and 2D computer drawing in particular Rhino 3D and trained in the conventions of architectural hand-drawing including complicated multi-point perspective setups.
The position
Three to five days per week, full-time (PAYE) or freelance, starting immediately.
Salary: 20-34k or freelance rate negotiable, depending on level and experience.
The successful candidate will work close to Charles Avery on a variety of projects ranging from highly detailed and precise handmade drawings to large scale installations. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a challenging and rewarding working environment and to contribute to an ambitious ongoing art-project.
Since 2005, Charles Avery has dedicated his practice to the description of a fictional island which he continues to elaborate, with its own population, customs and philosophies, nature and architecture, expressed in the form of drawings, sculptures, installations and texts. The project has shown widely in museums and events throughout the world including exhibitions at Tate Britain, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Hayward Gallery, David Roberts Arts Foundation, Boijmans van Beuningen Museum and the Biennales of Venice, Istanbul, Lyon, Kochi and Taipei.
Person and role specifications
We are looking to appoint a sociable, dedicated, efficient, talented, focused and perfectionist individual with a proven commitment to traditional architectural hand-drawing skills to join our small team, based in East London.
Essential requirements:
- a high degree of proficiency in Rhino 3D
- Part 1 or Part 2 or Part 3 architecture
- excellent hand-drafting skills including familiarity with the conventions of architectural drawing such as multipoint perspective setups
- knowledge of other relevant software such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
- ability to work with others and independently
- excellent written and spoken English.
Other desirable skills:
- architectural model-making
- knowledge of other modelling programs such as Grasshopper and SketchUp
- knowledge of computer hardware/ IT skills
- knowledge of creation of files for 3D printing
- knowledge of mathematics
- driving license
- confident cyclist
Please submit your CV and examples of work with an emphasis on drawing skills (as outlined above).