As BIG Shanghai continues to grow and take on more exciting projects, we are currently hiring for Architects to join our local office in Shanghai. You will work closely with Partners, Project Architects, and Managers throughout all project phases—leading or assisting in design development, documentation, team coordination, and construction-phase collaboration.
Responsibilities
You should have
BIG offers:
Application:
Please upload your CV and Portfolio. As we are excited to welcome our new colleague to our team, we are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, and the job ad will be taken down when the right candidate has been found.
Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG’s foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the design team to develop and iterate on design concepts
- Prepare, update, and refine drawings and models across project stages
- Demonstrate strong design and graphic communication skills
- Resolve technical and design challenges with creative thinking
- Contribute to construction documentation and detailing
- Coordinate with consultants, clients, and authorities throughout the design process
- Manage time and resources effectively under deadlines
- Be proactive, responsive to team needs, and open to feedback
- Show strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills
- Embrace new tools and iterative workflows
You should have
- A professional degree in architecture
- 3–7 years of architectural experience
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Suite; knowledge of Grasshopper and V-Ray/Enscape is a plus
- Familiarity with construction techniques, approval processes, and building materials
- Strong time management and task coordination skills
- A high standard for design clarity, detail, and accuracy
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin (spoken and written)
- A proactive, collaborative, and open mindset
- Experience in built and published projects is a plus
- International work or internship experience is preferred
BIG offers:
- A young and social environment
- Diverse group of architects, technologists, engineers and specialists
- Opportunity to work on award-winning international projects across a range of typologies and scales.
- Salary and based on experience and qualifications
Application:
Please upload your CV and Portfolio. As we are excited to welcome our new colleague to our team, we are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, and the job ad will be taken down when the right candidate has been found.
Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG’s foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.