Technical Architect - Shanghai

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