Job Description
Salary: Competitive, plus benefits
Contract type: Ongoing and full-time
Responsible to: Project Lead
Location: Camden Town, North London
Applications by: Ongoing
Interviews: Ongoing
Start date: Dependent on Applicant
*Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the position may be filled earlier.
The Role
David Kohn Architects is looking to appoint a Part 1 Architectural Assistant to join our growing team to work across a range of studio activities including preparing material for publication, making physical models and supporting the team across a number of projects across our Arts, Education, Houses & Interiors or Masterplanning & Development sectors. We are looking for curious and enthusiastic candidates who are proactive and can contribute to our practice culture.
The Practice
David Kohn Architects was established in 2007 and has gained an international reputation for the quality of its design. We recently won RIBA House of the Year and have a number of exciting projects that are in construction, planning and at early feasibility stages. The small-scale work of the team feeds into the practices’ work on major projects which currently includes a mixed used building in Birmingham, an architecture faculty in Belgium, and a university campus in Oxford. Supporting our clients in the drive towards carbon negative futures is an important part of our current and future work.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing drawings and material for publication;
- Making physical models;
- Maintaining our digital archives;
- Assisting project leads with design development and delivery;
- Assisting the Studio Manager with administrative and marketing tasks.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent presentation and drafting skills;
- Excellent model-making skills;
- Organised and able to independently manage different work streams;
- Demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information;
- Proficient in Vectorworks, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office.
- Knowledge of Revit and/or Endscape are an advantage but not required.
What you need to Apply
- A brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role and your availability;
- CV detailing any relevant experience and qualifications;
- A portfolio (up to 10 sides of A4) showing images and drawings of key previous projects and personal work;
Note:
Applications should be made online through the Jobs Board.
We will only be able to enter correspondence with shortlisted candidates.
David Kohn Architects is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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