Shanghai, China
Senior architects
at UNStudio
UNStudio is looking for senior architects to join its Shanghai office.
As an international architectural firm, UNStudio is active in the broadest fields of architecture. Our project portfolio covers every aspect of architecture, ranging from small to large-scale projects, research and theory. The atmosphere within our global offices, including our UNS Asia offices in Shanghai and Hong Kong, is international, multidisciplinary, design-oriented and ambitious, but also open, non-hierarchical, team-based and friendly, with attention to personal well-being, knowledge development, and career planning., with attention to personal well-being, knowledge development and career planning.
The ideal candidates should have effective management and team leadership skills, strong design sensibilities, excellent technical skills, a flexible mentality, and experience managing all stages of a project, from concept through to construction.
Skills:
- minimum of 10 years’ experience working on high-profile, large-scale projects in China and internationally
- effective project management and team leadership abilities
- extensive coordination experience with clients, contractors and consultants
- excellent communication, budget control, planning and organizational skills
- strong aesthetic sensibilities and dedication to achieving quality design
- technical with the ability to resolve architectural solutions through innovative thinking
- excellent knowledge of Chinese local material and construction methods
- proactive and self-motivated, with a continuous desire to both learn from and mentor others
- responsible, accountable and able to foresee risks and solve conflicts in projects
- working knowledge of 3D + 2D software (Rhinoceros, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Microsoft, etc.)
- fluent English communication skills (reading and writing); fluent Mandarin skills is a plus
Contact
Working conditions are according to Chinese legislation. Benefits are following UNStudio Standards. Applications consisting of a short motivation letter, C.V. and portfolio can be sent digitally (PDF, max.10mb) to Feely Pan via the apply for job button below.
When you work at UNStudio:
- you have the opportunity to work on high-profile, challenging global projects
- you are part of a creative, fresh, professional and academic working environment
- your experience is highly valued, but your innovative and entrepreneurial attitude is prized highest
- you work in an international team that is highly ambitious, collegial and self-motivated, made up of recently-graduated architects, experienced senior architects, and every level in-between
- you design through knowledge and discovery and continually learn on the job