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Holloway Li is looking for Part 1/2 architectural assistants to join its studio in London.

The studio works primarily in the hospitality and the private residential sector, with a focus on interior architecture. We design everything from furniture products to large hotels. The company has a cross-cultural identity with a focus on London projects, and others in NY, Tokyo and Europe currently.

Since the company was established in 2018, we have grown a strong reputation for providing innovative architecture and interior design direction to a network of international clients.

Our project teams are usually two to three people working together. We are currently an 18-person team in London and looking to add three or four team members to the studio.

The experience we can offer:

• collaborative working with a very talented team
• you will be exposed to design-led projects, that will always have a built result
• we will invest our company knowledge and resource in your development, helping you to learn and grow
• you will work at different scales – designing bespoke pieces and products whilst collaborating closely with our network of craftspeople to develop your personal knowledge of materials and processes
• you will be guided on how to deliver your designs, understanding the technical and practical requirements of your projects
• you will work closely with both company directors
• you will be exposed to and input on all aspects of our projects – from conceptual design thinking, creative strategy, design decisions, client management, project management, PR and beyond
• you will have hands-on site work and seeing your creations come to life
• you will have the opportunity to work on projects in the UK and abroad, and we can accommodate your preferences/goals
• you will become part of an eclectic and fun team, with regular office socials and events, and at least one annual trip
• Part 1s will gain valuable knowledge of all stages of the projects and not be stuck in a single repetitive role
• Part 1s will have the opportunity to spread their wings beyond the traditional confines of the role and take on more responsibility if they show aptitude and gain trust
• Part 2s will learn how to become excellent project runners
• Part 2s will learn how to deliver their creations IRL
• Part 2s will have a platform to do their Part 3 qualification
• Part 2s will learn how to become leaders
• Part 2s will overlay their creative knowledge with commercial understanding and widen their knowledge and skill

What we are looking for in all prospective candidates (essential):

• Part 2s must have two years prior experience in practice
• Part 1s will demonstrate excellent design capability, strong communication, a willingness to learn and be available to work a minimum of 18-month placement (i.e. take two years out from study)
• experience of project leadership and management
• initiative and focus
• knowledge of managing or working in a team
• positivity
• resilience
• talented graduates with exceptional presentation and design skills
• confidence in your ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• adaptable, hardworking and quick to learn
• excellent understanding of Computer-Aided-Design software principles (2D and 3D plus Adobe CS)
• ability to make intuitive decisions independently and quickly
• strong capability in 3D modelling and rendering in a preferred software to a high level, at pace
• strong/confident communication skills (written and spoken English inc. brevity)
• excellent organisational skills
• working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• based/living in London (interviews in person)
• demonstrate an interest in working on interior-focused projects
• passion and spark
• hold a UK visa or work permit (valid for next two years from start)

Preferred candidates will also be able to demonstrate the following:

• balanced understanding of commerciality of the industry
• experience of similar types of projects/sectors we operate in
• first class honours degree
• knowledge/experience using Vectorworks

Start date: available to start work from June/July/August 2024, for exceptional candidates we can wait a little longer if you have longer leave/notice periods if moving from another job.
Salary: competitive, with regular reviews and targets for growth
Visa: for exceptional candidates, we would consider visa sponsorship
Location: our studio is based in Clerkenwell, Central London
Equality: our team hail from varied backgrounds; we welcome candidates from any background, race, gender, sexuality
Flexible working: we operate a core-hours policy of 10am to 5pm in the studio. During Summer we operate a nine-day fortnight (every second Friday we close the office from June through August), along with other flexible initiatives including five extra days of annual leave for Christmas shutdown.

Please send a .pdf portolfio and CV to the following email: [email protected] (pdfs compressed to max. 25mb – no googledrive links please).

No agencies/recruiters, please.

www.hollowayli.com