Assistant Project Architect- Design

Company Description

Vivek Shankar Architects, based in Bangalore, has over 16 years of experience in the industry and has won several prestigious awards including the Cityscape Awards, Dubai and International Property Awards, UK. Our Principal Architect, Vivek V. Shankar, holds a Master’s degree from the AA School of Architecture in London where he explored the intersection of architecture and digital society. Vivek's past experience includes working at the office of Zaha Hadid in London. Recently rebranded from VSDP, Vivek Shankar Architects continues to innovate and influence urban design and development.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Assistant Project Architect-Design located in Bangalore Urban. The Assistant Project Architect-Design will be responsible for preparing architectural designs, drafting submittals, and managing projects under the direction of the principal architect. Daily tasks include working on BIM models, ensuring projects meet LEED standards, and collaborating with the architectural team to develop innovative solutions.

Job description

Responsible for appraising the client's brief to produce Concept and schematic design and having close involvement with the technical team to deliver detail design, tender documents, specifications, and site follow up.

· Applicants must exhibit exceptional design, documentation, and graphic communication skills. Rhino & Adobe suite experience a plus. Candidate with experience in BIM and parametric design will be of first preference.

· Develop concepts based on research through best practice case studies. Must have Intellectual updates of global projects to add value to the work in the studio.

· Analyze and translate principal Architect’s design concepts into preliminary sketches and drafts based on client’s requirements. Prepare preliminary proposed architectural design and presentation materials for review.

· Ability to manage projects and pro-actively coordinate with other consultants for structural engineers, building services engineers, infrastructure and other sub consultants and specialists. Responsible for the correctness and accuracy of their own work and all the work of their team.

· Coordinate with and supervise their own team of architects and Architectural technicians on a day-today basis to achieve excellent design quality and documentation, and match or better VSA standards.

· To show commitment to raising Vivek Shankar Architects design principles and approach. Assures VSA document standards operating procedures are met appropriately across the team.

Software Skills : Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup ,3DS max, V-ray , Lumion , Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint. Parametric modelling like Rhino & grasshopper (Preferable)

Experience and attributes:

· Design Architect with at least 3 plus years of experience working in a design centric consultancy or design lead Architect office. International work experience preferable.

· Strong design and commercial skills – ability to win work and oversee delivery.

· Must be an effective team player. Excellent Client meeting, presentation and report writing skills

· Experience of interpreting and understanding local rules, regulations and design guides across the region

· Appreciation and working knowledge of sustainable design techniques and solutions

· Strong graphics and rendering skills.

· Good command of written and spoken English.

Apply with resume and detailed portfolio

B. Arch. From a reputed institute, M. Arch candidates are encouraged

· Member of a recognized professional institution

· Chartered/Certified or equivalent

· Experience in similar type of role.