London, UK
Part 2 architectural assistants
at David Chipperfield Architects
David Chipperfield Architects is seeking to hire several Part 2 architectural assistants to join its team in London.
This role is for qualified architectural assistants with a masters degree in architecture. We are looking for those special few who are dedicated to creating great architecture, who are self-starters with team spirit and importantly who share our creative ambitions and passion for sustainability. We encourage diversity and applications from all backgrounds, races and genders.
You may be a brand new UK Part 2 graduate or have up to three years of work experience post-masters (not including internships or Part 1). If you have qualified outside of the UK, then a UK masters equivalent would be a degree up to five years full time studies graduating as a foreign qualified architect.
When you apply and submit your CV please use a basic word format so the web application system can easily read the details, and attach any special format (InDesign PDF etc) as separate documents along with your portfolio in the attach files section. Note your application will not be considered without a portfolio document attached so this is important. If you have not yet graduated from your masters in architecture (or equivalent) please do not apply to this role, please apply through register your interest for future Part 1 roles.
Key responsibilities
You will work as a part of team to deliver design driven architectural projects. This will include researching, producing plans and drawings, making models, getting involved in architectural design and production. We encourage all team members to be involved in driving design development and have a voice as part of a collaborative process.
Benefits
You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting international and UK based architectural projects. We have a diverse and international team, who are passionate about architecture and you will learn great skills as well as make friends and be part of building exciting projects across the world. We offer a full suite of employment benefits including private health insurance, cycle to work scheme, a cash health plan, employer contributed pension, an employee assistance plan, and relocation assistance for candidates who need to relocate to London.
Skills, knowledge and expertise
You will need to have a recognised architectural degree Part 2 or equivalent qualification, an exceptional academic and career record, an impressive portfolio displaying strong design skills, be confident, organised and pro-active, have the ability to visualise, illustrate and present ideas clearly and be fluent in English.
Skills required: Rhino, Photoshop, InDesign, Digital design software, Modelmaking and Sketching. This role is appropriate for graduate candidates with zero to three years of post-masters work experience.