Supported by the Studio and guided by project directors, each project team takes ownership of their project. We believe that clear leadership, teamwork, responsibility and sound decision-making are fundamental to a positive project culture and allow each team member to do their best work.
Currently, we are looking for Architectural Assistants and Architects, in both supporting and leading roles, who are particularly skilled and experienced in the early design stages of competitive pitches and direct commissions — where establishing a strong idea and position early allow the whole process to run more smoothly.
Role
Within the collaborative setting of the project team, successful candidates will synthesise brief requirements, priorities and contextual issues — building not towards conclusions, but an emerging sense of what the project can be. The work is varied, so you should be flexible, adaptable, and eager to take on diverse challenges.
Seeking to establish the design priorities, direction and strategy of a project, you will be responsible for:
—Carrying out investigative research studies;
—Testing conceptual ideas through sketching and use of physical models;
—Developing visual identity through drawings and illustrations.
—Part 2 qualified (we are flexible on post-qualification experience)
—A positive attitude, good work ethos and strong collaborative skills;
—A portfolio demonstrating strong critical thinking, design process and representation skills;
—Proficiency in physical model-making and sketching to explore ideas;
—Skilled in digital tools including Rhino, Enscape and Photoshop.
We are a design studio of 75+, where everything we do is driven by a commitment to design excellence and to environmental and social sustainability.
The collaborative nature of architectural practice is fundamentally enhanced by physical proximity. That said, we also recognise the importance of providing some flexibility for home and remote working.
We offer a range of employee benefits, including private health insurance, a cycle-to-work scheme, a cash health plan, employer pension contributions, an employee assistance programme, and enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
David Chipperfield Architects is an international architecture studio founded in London in 1985. The practice has developed a strong reputation for the quality of its work, with a diverse portfolio that includes celebrated cultural, residential, educational, commercial, and civic projects. Comprising five independent offices in London, Berlin, Milan, Shanghai and Santiago de Compostela, each one is embedded in its local context while united globally by common architectural ambitions. The practice’s approach is grounded in a concern for the social and environmental sustainability of the built environment and its role in our collective quality of life.
