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Design International is seeking a Part 2 architectural assistant to join its team in London.

Central London office.

Salary range: £28,000 to £34,000 depending on experience

Hybrid role worked over a 4.5 day working week (1.00pm Friday finish).

Not many roles give such an incredible opportunity for your expertise and output to be admired and experienced across the world.

We are Design International, an award-winning practice renowned for our truly innovative designs in over 40 countries, brought to life in the creation of retail, leisure, hospitality and office breathing spaces that bring and bond people together.

The architectural assistant plays a key role in supporting the development of scheme designs as part of the project appointed design team, supporting projects across 45 countries. They contribute creative solutions and ideas that enhance both the design process and overall workflow, actively participating in collaborative efforts to shape and refine architectural concepts. It’s a key appointment to help ensure the continued successful delivery of our projects in a timely and cost-effective manner as we continue to grow and build on our own 60-year history.

In particular you will:

• work as part of the design team to develop designs for a project, including drawings, plans, images, reports and presentations across disciplines including master planning, architecture and interior design
• collaborate with other team members and sub-contractors to produce design work according to the client brief on time and on budget
• support the team during project presentations and ensure that project documentation is archived correctly

We’re looking for a RIBA Part 2 or equivalent qualified professional who is proficient in Rhino, with experience in Grasshopper and parametric design, and has a strong interest in architectural visualisation, including hands-on experience with real-time rendering software. You will also need to be fluent in both written and verbal English

You’ll possess excellent 3D and presentation skills, along with strong graphic communication abilities demonstrated through clear diagrams, drawings, and sketches. A background which includes significant cross-cultural experience, enabling you to operate effectively in diverse environments along with working well under pressure, managing concurrent demands and meeting tight deadlines with efficiency. You will need to have a strong ability to quickly and clearly understand project briefs, ensuring aligned and effective design outcomes.

We have a strong belief in working towards a circular economy with a commitment to sustainability, and we’ll expect you to embrace and uphold this in all aspects of your work. We’re proud of our culture and track record of success but are striving for ever increasing ways to enrich the lives of people as architecture is shaped by the public realm and local culture. So, we offer you this challenging, developmental and rewarding opportunity, but so much more.

Please submit your CV, a covering letter stating why you’re interested and eligible, plus a PDF portfolio of your recent work.

Once we receive and review your application, we’ll be straight back to you if you’ve got what we are looking for, to progress with an initial interview.

Applications close 21 May 2025.

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