Beijing, China
Architects
at MAD Architects
MAD Architects is looking for various experience levels of architects to join its team in Beijing, China.
About MAD Architects
Founded by Ma Yansong in 2004, MAD Architects is led by Ma Yansong, Dang Qun, and Yosuke Hayano. It is committed to developing futuristic, organic, technologically advanced designs that embody a contemporary interpretation of the Eastern affinity for nature. With a vision for the city of the future based in the spiritual and emotional needs of residents, MAD endeavours to create a balance between humanity, the city and the environment.
MAD’s projects encompass urban planning, urban complexes, municipal buildings, museums, theatres, concert halls and housing, as well as art and design. Their projects are located in China, Canada, France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands and the United States. In 2006, MAD won the design competition for the Absolute Towers in Mississauga, Canada. Through this, MAD became the first Chinese architecture firm to build a significant high-rise project abroad. In 2014, MAD was selected as principal designer for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, USA, becoming the first China-based architecture firm to design an overseas cultural landmark. MAD’s signature cultural projects include Ordos Museum (2011, China), Harbin Opera House (2015, China), Tunnel of Light (2018, Japan), China Philharmonic Concert Hall (under construction), Yiwu Grand Theater (under construction), FENIX Museum of Migration in Rotterdam (under construction), Cloudscape of Haikou (2021, China), and Shenzhen Bay Culture Square (under construction). Other urban projects include the Clover House kindergarten (2015, Japan), Chaoyang Park Plaza (2017, China), China Entrepreneur Forum Conference Centre (2021, China), Jiaxing Train Station (under construction), Quzhou Sports Campus (under construction), and Nanjing Zendai Himalayas Center (under construction), among others.
The opportunity for you
You will be involved in the design, architectural and technical aspects as well as parts of the overall project management through the entire design process from concept to constructed reality.
You will develop, represent and communicate project packages internally and externally with clarity, design sensitivity, and a sound understanding of technical feasibility.
You will be offered the opportunity to take on a key role in the design and project development within MAD.
Our Beijing office is now looking for architects with different experience levels.
Key skills to success
You are a globally-minded individual with a proactive, positive attitude. You have an excellent academic background (BArch/MArch Degree or equivalent required).
You combine strong aesthetic design sensitivity with thorough technical knowledge and experience, and are a clear and precise communicator. You articulate your ideas and concepts precisely, comprehensibly and in a graphically engaging way.
You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, enjoy imparting your knowledge and contributing to multiple teams and have exemplary time management and delivery skills.
You are skilled in AutoCAD and possess working knowledge of Rhino, ideally also of Maya. You are fluent in English, with business level Mandarin and other business level language skills a plus.
You have worked for at least three years in-depth, post-qualification leading international architecture firms, have experience on a series of complex large-scale mixed-use, cultural, civic and hospitality projects through all stages of design to construction.
You bring extensive expertise in construction drawing and detailing, are well versed in building systems and materials and demonstrate a profound knowledge of practice and industry standards and codes.
The candidates shall send their portfolio and CV in one document (do not exceed 6MB) in PDF format via the apply for job button below. Please indicate the position you are applying for in the email subject.