Los Angeles, USA
Designer
at MAD Architects
MAD Architects is hiring a designer to join its team in Los Angeles.
MAD is an award-winning international practice with a complete portfolio of cultural projects, high-rises, and mixed-use developments North America, Europe, and Asia. Led by founder and principal designer Ma Yansong, MAD works in forward-looking environments developing futuristic architectures based on a contemporary interpretation of the eastern spirit of nature. Find more information about our firm at www.i-mad.com.
We are seeking designers with two to five years of experience working in a major international architecture firm. West coast experience, particularly on completed residential, corporate offices, mixed-use developments, hospitalities and/or large-scale cultural projects, is highly preferred. The position will be based in MAD’s Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate should be extremely professional, possess strong design and communication skills.
Role:
- you will be involved in the design, architectural, and some technical aspects of projects and their graphic representation through the entire architectural design process
- this position has to be very strong in concept, high design form, with extremely efficient 3D modeling skill set
- within dedicated teams, you will develop project packages that demonstrate clarity, design sensitivity, and a sound understanding of technical feasibility
- as an integral part of our international practice, you will be contributing actively to the development of MAD
- you are a globally minded individual with an excellent academic background (Bachelor in Architecture or equivalent from an internationally recognized architecture school) and an outgoing, proactive and positive attitude
- you have a track record of at least two years in-depth post-qualification involvement in leading international architecture firms, as a key contributor to complex large-scale mixed-use, cultural, civic or hospitality projects through all stages of design
- you combine strong aesthetic design, has similar design style as MAD, understand MAD’s design philosophy, sensitivity with technical knowledge, and are a clear communicator. You articulate your ideas and concepts precisely, comprehensibly, and in a graphically engaging way
- you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment, enjoy contributing to your team, are flexible, and able to set priorities in order to deliver accurately and on time
- you are highly skilled in Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD and Adobe CS, with a sound working knowledge of Maya.
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