London, UK
Part 3 architect
at STAC Architecture
STAC is seeking a Part 3 architect to join its team in London.
STAC is recruiting for a job running, Part 3 qualified architect with a proven track record in hospitality design.
STAC Architecture is an award-winning, design-oriented studio. Design excellence is at the forefront of everything we do. We focus on innovation, artist collaboration and making, constantly pushing the boundary of what is possible within the realms of art, architecture, interiors and product design.
STAC specialises in hospitality/retail design, with a particular focus on interior fit-out in those sectors. Having recently secured projects with exciting new international clients, we are currently looking to expand our hospitality/retail design team.
In particular we are recruiting for a project architect to lead the design and delivery of two restaurants within a five star hotel in the Swiss Alps. It would therefore also be ideal if the candidate were fluent in French in order to deliver the job with relevant local contractors and consultants.
We would, therefore, like to hear from job running architects with a proven track record in hospitality/commercial design. The successful candidate will be stepping into a business that is on the cusp of significant growth and this new team member will get the opportunity to play an integral role in this transformative phase. Designers at STAC take concept and design ownership of their projects, giving them a freedom rarely found in other studios.
As well as a proven track record for design and detail drawing, each candidate will be required to demonstrate that they are not only passionate about design, but self-motivated, organised and willing to work as part of a wider team.
Key criteria:
- Part 3/ARB qualification
- hospitality or commercial design experience
- French fluency would be ideal
- strong conceptual design/thinking
- advanced 3D modelling ability, preferably in Rhino 3D
- site experience
- experience in delivering tender and construction drawing packages
- a full understanding of translating design concepts into building assembly
- confident in communication with excellent written and spoken English
- ability to work within a team, as well as organise and run your own projects independently
- excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure
- Adobe InDesign and Photoshop experience
- Vectorworks 2D proficiency
Role:
- job runner
- work on exciting hospitality projects from concept to construction
- focus on interior and product design with an architectural approach
- design, detail and execute fast tracked projects with ease
- production of tender and construction packages – drawings, schedules and specifications
- report to senior members of the team re: job status, workload, etc.
- work with and manage junior team members
Nice to have:
- French fluency
- Mac experience
- Rhino and Grasshopper experience
Job start date: immediate
Competitive salary to reflect experience and ability to fulfill the needs of the role.
How to apply
If this role sounds like it is too good to pass up, then please send your CV and portfolio (max 10mb) via the ‘apply’ link below.
In your portfolio, please include examples of completed drawing packages – from floor plans and sections through to construction detail drawings (1:5 / 1:2 scale). These should be accompanied with a brief covering letter stating why you believe this role is for you and what your strongest attributes are. Please also state your salary expectations and availability.
We are only able to accept candidates who already hold the necessary documents entitling them to live and work in the UK without restriction.
Due to the sheer number of applications we will only be able to respond to those that fulfill the above mentioned criteria.
STAC Architecture is an equal opportunities employer.
No agencies please.