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Architect - Shanghai

Shanghai, Shanghai, China · On-site

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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. Th…

Skills: Architectural Design, Design Development, Detailing, Façade Design, Interior Detailing

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Architect - Shanghai

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Shanghai, Shanghai, China • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
  • Personal Well-being, Knowledge Development, Career Planning
  • Posted 11d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The architect will work on high-profile global projects, focusing on design development and technical detailing for cultural, retail, and mixed-use projects. Responsibilities include creating construction drawings and solving complex architectural interfaces through innovative thinking.

Requirements

Candidates must have a professional degree in Architecture and 5-8+ years of experience at a leading international firm. Proficiency in BIM and 3D modeling software like Revit and Rhinoceros, along with fluency in English, is required.

Full job description

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 each of our offices 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 an Architect to join our Shanghai office:

Skills:

  • Professional Bachelors or Master degree in Architecture, or the equivalent

  • 5-8 years or above of experience as an architect or designer at a leading international design firm, with involvement in built projects

  • Strong aesthetic sensibilities and design skills, with demonstrated creativity in design development and detailing.

  • Proven experience in cultural, large-scale retail, commercial or mixed-use projects.

  • Technical problem solver with the ability to work out architectural solutions through innovative thinking (documented through construction and shop drawings/details)

  • Extensive experience with façade, architecture, and interior detailing and interfaces

  • Excellent knowledge of products, materials and construction methods, especially in Asia

  • Experience in writing performance specifications

  • Proactive, self-motivated, and team-focused, with a commitment to continual learning and mentoring

  • Fluency in written and spoken English; additional fluency in Cantonese is preferred

  • Strong proficiency in Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Revit, AutoCAD, Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite; knowledge of D5 Render is a plus

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




Related keywords

ArchitectureDesign DevelopmentMixed-use ProjectsRetail ArchitectureCultural ArchitectureFaçadeInterior DetailingConstruction MethodsRhinocerosGrasshopperRevitAutoCADEnscapeAdobe Creative SuiteD5 RenderShop Drawings

About UNS

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Design and consulting studio, with offices across the globe

Industry
Architecture and Planning
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1988
Headquarters
Amsterdam
LinkedIn followers
208,434

We’ve always thrived on thinking differently — because that’s where true progress lies. We look beyond architecture. We explore limitless ideas. We discover unseen potential. We are UNS, we see what others miss. The best ideas are born from collaboration. With seven offices spanning four continents, our dedicated teams are not afraid to challenge themselves, our clients and our collaborators to go beyond the predictable. In this quest, we uncover hidden opportunities to transform the built environment all around the world. Our studio is fueled by a passion to question and provoke. Our melting pot of expertises leads to interwoven design and consultancy solutions that deliver beyond the brief. Join us on a journey where perspective is everything and where the usual angles are just the starting point.

Offices: Stadhouderskade 113, Amsterdam, 1073 AX, NL · Room 4606, Raffles City, No. 268 - Xizang Middle Road, Shanghai, 20001, CN · An der Welle 4, 528, Frankfurt, Hesse 60322, DE · 43-55 Wyndham Street, Room 1102-1105, Yu Yuet Lai Building, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Central, HK · PO Box 333012, Dubai, AE

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About UNS

LinkedInVisit site

Design and consulting studio, with offices across the globe

Industry
Architecture and Planning
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1988
Headquarters
Amsterdam
LinkedIn followers
208,434

We’ve always thrived on thinking differently — because that’s where true progress lies. We look beyond architecture. We explore limitless ideas. We discover unseen potential. We are UNS, we see what others miss. The best ideas are born from collaboration. With seven offices spanning four continents, our dedicated teams are not afraid to challenge themselves, our clients and our collaborators to go beyond the predictable. In this quest, we uncover hidden opportunities to transform the built environment all around the world. Our studio is fueled by a passion to question and provoke. Our melting pot of expertises leads to interwoven design and consultancy solutions that deliver beyond the brief. Join us on a journey where perspective is everything and where the usual angles are just the starting point.

Offices: Stadhouderskade 113, Amsterdam, 1073 AX, NL · Room 4606, Raffles City, No. 268 - Xizang Middle Road, Shanghai, 20001, CN · An der Welle 4, 528, Frankfurt, Hesse 60322, DE · 43-55 Wyndham Street, Room 1102-1105, Yu Yuet Lai Building, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Central, HK · PO Box 333012, Dubai, AE

DesignConsultingArchitectureUrban planningInterior DesignProduct DesignExperience DesignLandscapeSustainabilityEconomics
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