Requirement:

• A globally minded individual with a passion for creativity and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Professional degree in Architecture.
• A minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience in a leading Chinese or international architecture firm, with full-cycle project experience from concept design, design development, technical design to handover.
• Strong experience as a senior architect or project architect across at least 3 different project sectors (e.g., cultural, mixed-use, office – please specify your role and scope of work in your portfolio).
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Grasshopper, Adobe Suite, etc. (please indicate your level of proficiency for each). Proficiency in AI and rendering software is preferred.
• Possesses extensive expertise in technical drawings, building materials, design codes and standards, approval processes, and construction techniques.

Responsibility:

• Works closely and communicates regularly with studio leadership at all project phases to advance design and technical development from concept through to handover.
• Facilitates and oversees project plans, deliverables, schedules, and quality.
• Directs and mentors junior team members in routine design work, while coordinating with consultants, clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure the realisation of design objectives.
• Exhibits design initiative, aesthetic judgment, problem-solving ability, and decision-making, with a commitment to precision and accuracy.
• Possesses strong capabilities in detail design, with the ability to propose innovative and achievable design solutions.
• Maintains and refines high-quality 3D models to support ongoing design development and optimisation.
• Proactively reviews team design outputs and completes project-related documentation on time and to a high standard.

Requirement:

• Currently enrolled in the second year or above of a master’s program in Architecture or Design.
• Experience across different design phases, including drawing, reports, physical model making, and rendering.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and 2D drafting software (please specify your level of proficiency for each in your application).
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator are required; After Effects and Premiere are a plus).
• Experience in visualisation and rendering
• Excellent verbal and written English; fluency in Mandarin Chinese is preferred.
• Experience with AI and 3D printing is preferred.

Responsibility:

• Complete a 3-month internship at DSS Shanghai studio.
• Actively participate in the design process, contributing to the development of drawings, presentations, physical models, etc.
• Develop skills in rendering, modeling, and physical model making.
• Assist studio leadership in communication with clients and consultants as needed.
• Foster collaboration among architects and other team members.
• Gain a deeper understanding of building systems, codes, and design-related knowledge.
• Organise and maintain project archives and documentation.
• Provide support to studio leadership as needed.