Experienced Architectural Technician
About UNStudio:
UNStudio is a forward-thinking, globally recognized architectural design firm known for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and cutting-edge design. With a diverse portfolio of projects across sectors such as commercial, residential, cultural, and urban development, UNStudio emphasizes collaboration, technology integration, and future-oriented solutions. Join us in shaping the built environment of tomorrow.
The Position:
The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the technical delivery of diverse architectural projects. Working closely with senior technicians, architects, and multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure technical accuracy and feasibility throughout project phases.
Technical Drawings and Documentation: Produce precise technical drawings, schematics, and construction documentation to support all project phases.
Building Information Modeling (BIM): Create and manage BIM models using tools like Revit to support project coordination and clash detection.
Compliance and Regulations: Ensure all technical deliverables comply with local building codes, regulations, and sustainability standards.
Coordination and Collaboration: Collaborate with architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure alignment of technical specifications with design intent.
Material and Systems Research: Research materials, construction techniques, and system specifications to inform technical detailing.
Quality Assurance: Ensure that technical drawings and documentation meet UNStudio's quality standards and project deadlines.
Problem Solving: Address and resolve technical challenges that arise during design and construction phases.
The Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's/master's in architectural technology, Architecture, or a related technical field.
Experience: 8 to 15 years of experience as an architectural technician, preferably within a globally recognized design studio or firm. Experience with high-complexity geometries and/or interiors is a plus.
Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Revit (mandatory). Knowledge of Rhino, AutoCAD, Grasshopper, and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and building systems. Extensive experience with detailing is mandatory and the portfolios should demonstrate that.
Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with local and international building codes, regulations, and sustainability principles.
Detail-Oriented: Meticulous attention to technical accuracy and detail in drawings and documentation.
Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve technical issues quickly and efficiently.
Team Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work within multidisciplinary teams and meet project deadlines.
Languages: Fluent in English (speaking, writing and reading), other languages are a plus.
We look forward to receiving your C.V./resume + portfolio. Please don't apply to this position if you don't match the above requirements.
You have the opportunity to work on high profile, challenging global projects;
You are part of a creative, fresh, professional and academic working environment.
Research is an integrated and valued part of your daily work.
You have the opportunity to initiate and develop research projects with external companies and institutions.
Your experience is highly valued, but your innovative and entrepreneurial attitude is ranked highest.
You work in a young international team that is highly ambitious, collegial and social, made up of recently graduated architects, experienced senior architects and everything in-between.
You design through discovery, and learn on the job.
You get as much creative freedom as you are willing to take.
You find yourself in a responsible position as soon as you are ready.
Our annual Summer and Winter Events have become legendary.
You have 30 annual holiday days.
