Architect/Architectural Assistant/Interior Architecture Designer

OPEN architecture, one of Kent’s leading architectural and interior design practices, is looking for a talented Architect, Architectural Assistant or Interior Architecture Degree Graduate to join our friendly team to help with our expanding workload.

We are an award-winning RIBA practice, and we work on a wide variety of exciting projects throughout many sectors, including private residential, large-scale development, commercial and retail schemes. Working across these various sectors and building types lends itself to a dynamic and collaborative approach within a stimulating environment.

This role will be mainly focussed on our exciting and challenging nationwide retail sector projects, working with multiple teams and consultants to complete projects on tight deadlines.

Basic requirements are:

• RIBA Part II/III or Interior Architecture Degree 3+ years’ experience with demonstrable skills in project running
• Good all-round front end technical, graphic and design skills
• Ability to communicate with clients, colleagues and design teams effectively
• AutoCAD, Adobe Suite and Sketchup experience required
• Passionate about design
• Motivated and organised
• Good verbal and written presentation skills
• Willingness to learn and foster good relationships
• Positive and upbeat attitude
• Must have a driver's license and access to a car

What you can expect from us:

• Subject to completion of probation period, successful candidates may receive assistance to obtaining their Part III if required.
• 28-31 Days Annual Leave (Including bank holidays)
• Hybrid working available (After successful completion of Probation period)
• An opportunity to progress and challenge yourself.

Salary is negotiable and based on experience.

Please submit a portfolio of your work and details of job running experience with your application, applications received without this will not be considered.

This position is not suitable if you live abroad as you will be required to attend the offices.

Due to the high number of applicants, we will only respond to successful applicants.