Architect

Job Description

As an international architectural firm, UNStudio 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 Dubai office. The ideal candidate should have strong design sensibilities, technical skills, a flexible mentality, and experience managing all stages of a project, from concept through to construction.

The Position

You will be focusing on various aspects of architectural design, ranging from research and theory, to a spectrum of programmatic scales and typologies (See our Projects page). This position will require you to continue growing your current responsibly level while helping train and mentor junior staff. Becoming a self-guided professional that never stops learning and continues teaching others is key for the culture of the office.

Job requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Architecture
• 3-5 years experience as an Architect within a dynamic, international environment
• Knowledge of 3D Modelling in Rhinoceros plus Grasshopper
• Familiar with all phases of design and construction
• Experience with Revit software is a plus
• Knowledge of 2D drawing in AutoCAD
• Knowledge of rendering software such as Enscape and V-ray
• Fluent in English (presenting, speaking, reading, writing)
• Highly motivated, self-guided, and research driven
• Willing to contribute to our collective knowledge culture
  
  

• You have the opportunity to work on high profile, challenging global projects
• You are part of a creative, fresh, professional and academic working environment
• Research is an integrated and valued part of your daily work
• You have the opportunity to initiate and develop research projects with external companies and institutions
• Your experience is highly valued, but your innovative and entrepreneurial attitude is ranked highest
• You work in a young international team that is highly ambitious, collegial and social, made up of recently graduated architects, experienced senior architects and everything in-between
• You design through discovery, and learn on the job
• You get as much creative freedom as you are willing to take
• You find yourself in a responsible position as soon as you are ready
• Friday Afternoon Drinks are always waiting for you
• Our annual Summer and Winter Events have become legendary
• You have 27 annual holidays, with a holiday allowance in addition to your annual salary