As an international architectural firm, UNStudio is active in the broadest fields of architecture. Our project portfolio covers every aspect of architecture and design, ranging from small to large scale projects, research and theory. The atmosphere within our global offices, especially 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.
We are currently looking for a Senior Designer to join our Shanghai office, who will provide project management and design leadership for local and international projects.
Skills and Requirements:
Minimum 7 years or above experience as a designer at a top-tier leading international design firm, working on both competitions and built projects
Extensive experience in project management, including planning, execution, and team leadership
Excellent conceptual, communication and coordination skills with clients and consultants
Strong aesthetic sensibilities and design skills with the ability to develop and implement a design concept from preliminary studies through to construction documentation and detailing
Thorough experience carrying out a design from early conceptual through to technical and construction stages
Good knowledge of complex geometries and rationalization methods
Proficient knowledge of a diversity of typologies, including commercial, residential, and cultural projects
Proactive, self-motivated and a good team player with the ability to coach and motivate team members
Responsible, accountable, and able to foresee risks and solve conflicts in projects
Proficient Knowledge of Rhinoceros, Adobe Creative Suite, etc. (Revit is a plus)
Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency in written and spoken Cantonese and Mandarin is preferred
Contact:
Working conditions are according to local legislation. Benefits follow UNStudio Shanghai standards. Applications consisting of a short cover letter, CV, portfolio (PDF, max.10mb enclosed in the application email), last & expected salary and availability can be sent digitally to Victoria Tian at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Minimum 7 years of experience as a designer at a top-tier international design firm
- Experience working on competitions and built projects
- Extensive project management experience, including planning, execution, and team leadership
- Excellent conceptual, communication, and coordination skills with clients and consultants
- Strong aesthetic sensibilities and design skills
- Ability to develop and implement design concepts through construction documentation and detailing
- Experience carrying designs from conceptual through technical and construction stages
- Knowledge of complex geometries and rationalization methods
- Knowledge of commercial, residential, and cultural project typologies
- Proficiency in Rhinoceros and Adobe Creative Suite
- Knowledge of Revit
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Fluency in written and spoken Cantonese and Mandarin
What We Do
UNStudio, now operating as UNS, is a Dutch architectural design studio and global design-and-consulting practice. It works across architecture, urban planning, landscape, interior and product design, and infrastructural projects, while also providing consulting on sustainability, health, technology and economics. Its multidisciplinary, internationally connected team develops innovative solutions for complex built-environment challenges, combining design excellence, research and advanced technologies to create smarter, greener and more inclusive environments.
