As an international architectural firm, UNS 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.
UNS is currently looking for Technical Architects from LDI, strong in detailing and familiar with China codes and requirements to join our Shanghai office.
Skills:
5-8 years of experience as an All-Around Architect, with extensive international experience during design development, construction documentation, and construction administration stages
Candidates should ideally come from an LDI background, hold a valid license in China, demonstrate strong detailing capabilities, and be thoroughly familiar with local Chinese codes and requirements
Technical problem solver with the ability to work out architectural solutions through innovative thinking (documented through construction and shop drawings/details)
Experience in producing façade, architectural, interior finish and interface details is a must
Knowledge of products, materials and typical construction methods, especially in Asia
Proactive and self-motivated, with a continuous desire to both learn from and mentor others
Strong aesthetic sensibilities and design skills
Fluent English communication skills (reading and writing); fluent Mandarin communication skills (reading and writing) are beneficial but not required
Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD is required, with proficient knowledge of Revit and/or Rhinoceros favorable
Contact:
Working conditions are according to local legislation. Benefits follow UNS Shanghai standards. Applications consisting of a short cover letter, CV, portfolio (PDF, max.10mb enclosed in the application email or Issuu.com only), last & expected salary and availability can be sent digitally to Shirley Tsang at [email protected].
When you work at UNS:
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
Skills Required
- 5–8 years of experience as an all-around architect
- Extensive international experience across design development, construction documentation, and construction administration
- Strong architectural detailing capabilities
- Familiarity with Chinese codes and requirements
- Experience producing façade, architectural, interior finish, and interface details
- Knowledge of products, materials, and typical construction methods, especially in Asia
- Fluent English communication skills, including reading and writing
- LDI background
- Valid architecture license in China
- Fluent Mandarin communication skills, including reading and writing
- Proficient knowledge of Revit and/or Rhinoceros
- Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD
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.
