Architectural Assistant

Were looking for a talented and curious Architectural Assistant (Part I or II) to join our team in London.

This is an opportunity for an emerging designer who wants to work at the front end of architecture exploring ideas developing concepts and helping create compelling design responses for competitions and opportunities across different geographies scales and project types.

Working alongside experienced designers and senior members of our team youll contribute to projects where strong ideas experimentation and the ability to communicate design beautifully really matter.

About the role

As part of our Global Competition Hub youll contribute to the development of architectural and urban design ideas from early research and concept generation through to presentations and competition submissions.

Your work could involve exploring spatial and material concepts testing different approaches through 3D modelling producing drawings and visualisations researching architecture and urban design and helping the team communicate a clear design story.

Youll have the opportunity to work across a varied range of projects and locations while learning from and collaborating with designers across Hassell.

Qualifications :

About you

Were looking for someone who is genuinely excited by design and enjoys exploring different ways of developing and communicating ideas.

Youll bring:

• A strong interest in architecture and urban design
• A curious creative approach to design and problem solving
• Well-rounded design skills with a strong graphic sensibility
• The ability to develop and communicate ideas through drawings images and 3D modelling
• Confidence using different graphic techniques to create high-quality presentations and visual material
• An ability to think independently show initiative and contribute ideas to the design process
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to work effectively when priorities and deadlines shift
• The ability to work collaboratively and deliver high-quality work to tight competition deadlines

Previous experience as an architectural intern student or assistant within an architecture or design practice would be beneficial but isnt essential.

Your digital toolkit

Were particularly interested in candidates with strong digital design and visualisation skills including:

• Rhino and visualisation software such as V-Ray or Enscape
• Adobe InDesign Photoshop and Illustrator
• An interest in and working knowledge of AI tools for image or video generation
• Revit would be beneficial but isnt essential
• Experience with parametric design tools such as Grasshopper or Dynamo would also be beneficial

Physical model-making and experience working with 3D printing would be an advantage.

Qualifications

Youll have completed or be completing an appropriate qualification in Architecture Urban Design or a related discipline.

Youll also need to have the right to work in the UK.

Additional Information :

Why Hassell

Our team enjoys a wide range of benefits to support their development and well-being:

• A progressive flexible work policy that allows hybrid work location flexibility and work pattern flexibility 
• Generous paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers.
• Inter-studio transfer opportunities 
• Wellbeing benefits 
• Development and training opportunities including access to online training programs and our People Coach program 
• Study assistance
• To learn more about the benefits we offer please visit our Benefits Page. 

Hassell is an inclusive equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation and cultural safety by fostering inclusive environments that value the cultural identities perspectives and practices of all individuals. We prioritise ensuring that everyone feels safe included and respected. 

Our local studios serve as primary hubs for in-person connection and collaboration and we offer flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Hassell encourages sustainable work hours and actively supports the holistic health and well-being of our people. 

To be considered please submit your portfolio and CV. 

Please note that we do not accept speculative candidates via agencies or third parties.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time