London, UK
Part 2 architectural assistant
at AOC
AOC is seeking a Part 2 architectural assistant to join its team in London.
The role
We are looking for a talented architectural assistant with exceptional design and presentational skills to become part of our expanding design team in our Bethnal Green office. You will be designing and delivering public and cultural projects, and developing designs from concept through to completion, producing design drawings, schedules, specification, 3D CAD models and visualisations. As a relatively small studio, you will be involved in all aspects of the practice from project delivery to design competitions, from internal design reviews to improving office systems.
The practice
Established in 2005, AOC have gained international recognition for our inventive inquiry, participatory practice and characterful designs. We work with our clients, collaborating with users and other experts, to develop new briefs for contemporary challenges. We engage with communities and their cultures to make designs that are useful, valuable and joyful. We use resources inventively to optimise the use of energy and minimise the emission of carbon. We are currently working on a range of buildings for public use including the redevelopment of the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford; Locomotion New Hall at National Railway Museum, Shildon; Lloyds Register of Shipping in the City of London; a new cultural and community centre in St Neots; the Grade 2 listed Paignton Picture House, Devon; and the new Stonehenge Learning Centre.
Essential skills/knowledge:
- able to work both independently and in a small team with care and intelligence
- being an excellent designer with good interpersonal skills
- able to create exceptional and characterful images
- good organisational skills with great attention to detail
- Mac literate and proficient in Adobe CC – InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator – and MS Office 365
- efficient in 2D and 3D drafting – Vectorworks 2D essential, Vectorworks 3D desirable
- good understanding of construction methods and detailing
- able to liaise with the consultant design team to progress design development
- knowledge of NBS and writing specifications
- excellent written and spoken English language skills
We are an accredited London Living Wage employer, an equal opportunities employer and actively seek and encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. We support career progression with mentoring support, project experience and assistance for Part 3 studies. The salary is commensurate with experience.
How to apply
If you meet the outlined requirements, please send a digital copy of your CV via the apply for job button below (max 10 MB) along with a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria and why you want to work for AOC. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK, based in our London office, and be available to start by October 2023.