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Design Architect – London-based Architectural Practice
We are an established architectural practice in London seeking a Design Architect with over 1 year of post-qualification experience to expand our talented team. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals eager to refine their early-stage design skills in a supportive, structured studio environment.
About the Role
The ideal candidate will drive front-end design, gaining exposure to:
- Concept development
- Feasibility studies
- Early-stage client engagement
- A diverse project portfolio spanning residential and commercial workplace development
You’ll collaborate with experienced designers, contributing to well-considered schemes from inception while refining your design voice. The role requires a passion for creativity alongside broad exposure to the full project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and refine design concepts for early-stage projects (RIBA stages 0–2)
- Collaborate with clients and team members to align vision and feasibility
- Present ideas clearly through drawings, sketches, and presentations
- Support model development (physical/digital) for spatial exploration
- Contribute to progress reviews and decision-making workshops
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Requirements & Skills
Experience
- 1+ years of post-qualification experience as an architect
- Strong background in residential or commercial office projects
- Familiarity with early design phases (RIBA stages 0–2)
Technical Skills
- Confident hand-drawing and digital rendering capabilities
- Revit proficiency (preferred)
- Familiarity with additional design software:
- Rhino
- SketchUp
- Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Personality & Attributes
- Ownership mindset with collaborative and proactive approach
- Strong organisation, adaptability, and ability to take initiative
- Excellent communicator with a supportive, professional demeanour
No visa sponsorship available for this role.
Salary & Benefits
Driven by a commitment to culture, development and wellbeing, we offer:
- Competitive base salary (up to £48,000)
- Truly hybrid working model: 4 days in-office, 1 day remote
- Pension scheme with matching contributions
- Discretionary bonuses (up to 2x/year)
- Season ticket loan
- Full ARB and RIBA membership subscriptions covered
- Comprehensive private healthcare package
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- 25 days annual leave + public holidays
- Complimentary Christmas shutdown
- Additional leave after long service
- Monthly team breakfast & updates
- Access to structured training & career growth programs
- Full company laptop provision
- Regular social events
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Why Join Us?
If you’re a design-focused professional looking for a studio that invests in creativity and long-term growth, you will thrive here. We value progression, open communication and meaningful challenges—giving you the platform to refine your craft while flourishing in your career.
Apply now to shape your future in architecture.
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