London, UK
Architectural/interior designer
at Zaha Hadid Architects
Zaha Hadid Architects is seeking an architectural/interior designer to join its studio in London.
Overview
At Zaha Hadid Architects we are seeking to hire architects/designers on a fixed-term contract to join our growing team in London. In this role you will be closely working with the lead architect/designer to create excellent quality design in line with the ethos and integrity of the ZHA brand.
You will be able to run part of a project through most work stages, under the expert guidance of senior colleagues.
Main responsibilities:
- strong knowledge of material palettes, FF&E (furniture, fixtures and equipment) and current interior design trends
- expertise in preparing and delivering tender packages, interior detailing and outline specifications
- complete assigned work per professional and company standards
- take briefs in-house and respond effectively by using initiative to analyse options, prioritise alternatives and refer as necessary to keep the work on track
- project manage and coordinate with consultants, fabricators and contractors to ensure the accurate and timely execution of the interior design to completion
- demonstrate agility in managing different project stages simultaneously
- deliver assigned work according to project deadlines
- maintain excellent working relationships through clear and appropriate internal and external communication
- fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills
- proficiency in Arabic or Mandarin is a plus
Skills required:
- proficiency in 2D/3D software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Rhino, MAYA, Grasshopper, InDesign, Excel, etc.
Desired skills and qualifications
- bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in architecture, interior design, interior architecture or a related field (an interior design concentration within an architecture postgraduate or master’s program may also be considered)
- at least six years of relevant experience with reputable design firms
About us
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) redefined architecture for the 21st century with a repertoire of projects that have captured imaginations across the globe. Creating buildings uniquely tailored to the communities they serve, ZHA has been awarded the highest honours from professional and academic institutions worldwide. Founded by Zaha Hadid in 1979, ZHA is one of the world’s most consistently inventive architectural studios – and has been for four decades.
These decades of pioneering research are inscribed within our architecture to become more spatially inventive, more structurally efficient, more technologically advanced and more environmentally considerate with every new design.
Combining innovative architectural solutions with ecologically sound materials and sustainable construction practices, we do not look at the disparate parts, but work to understand them as a whole to meet the aspirations of each new generation.
As an employee-owned business we reinvest all profits back into our people and our company, continually enhancing our multidisciplinary research to address the challenges impacting communities around the world.
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This position is only available to applicants based in the United Kingdom