Who we are 

UNStudio is committed to taking a human – and planet – centric approach to all our work. Our commitment to creating a more impactful built environment drives us to think unconventionally. From cities to airports, from buildings to bridges, from experiences to brands and products, our teams generate fresh ideas and innovation solutions to some of the most pressing societal issues. 

We want to challenge the status quo and collaborate with our clients, partners, industry experts to contribute to a greener, healthier and smarter built environment so that users are enabled to foster stronger future communities. 

Our offices are in Amsterdam, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Frankfurt, Dubai, Austin and Melbourne, with over 370 staff from more than 27 countries. The atmosphere within each of them is international, multidisciplinary, design-oriented, and ambitious, but also open, non-hierarchical, team-based and friendly, with attention to personal wellbeing, knowledge development, and career planning. 

The Position

The candidate for this Senior Architect position at UNStudio, is required to manage the technical aspects of a project. Your expertise covers design, technical intricacies, construction budget understanding, contractual deliverables understanding. 

As senior, you can advise the Project Manager on workload, possible risks, deliverables, software limitations, bottlenecks in the internal and external workflow. You effectively communicate with our consultants and other stakeholders in the project, reporting the discussions agreements to the whole team to ensure internal coordination. 

Your technical expertise's allows you to advise on the most suitable solutions. 

It is requested to travel for meetings or workshops abroad, when deemed required. Planning such travel is, however, always done as much as possible in advance, and typically for a duration of a few days of meetings abroad. 

The Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Architecture

• At least 12+ years of experience as an Architect within a dynamic, international environment, with proofed records of technical expertise; 

• Having a number of large and/or complex projects built in the portfolio; 

• Broad experience coordinating with consultants to ensure the successful delivery of these projects; 

• Familiar with all phases of design with a focus on design development, construction documentation and construction; 

• Deep knowledge of construction materials and techniques; 

• Ability to review specs; 

• Fluent in English (presenting, speaking, reading, writing); 

• Extensive Revit expertise with track record of BIM projects in the latest stage of design is mandatory; 

• Extensive AutoCAD expertise is preferable, but not mandatory; 

• Experience with BEP and CDE is a plus; 

• Experience with Rhino-BIM workflow is a plus. 

• Fluent in English (presenting, speaking, reading, writing).

• Good knowledge of Arabic both spoken and written is a plus.

We look forward to receiving your CV/resume + portfolio + short motivation letter. 

Why join UNStudio:

Joining UNStudio means becoming part of a vibrant and ambitious team in the heart of Amsterdam, one of the world's most beautiful cities. Here’s what we offer:

• Opportunities to work on high-profile, challenging global projects.

• A creative, professional, and academic working environment.

• A young, international team comprising over 30 nationalities.

• A culture of design through discovery and continuous learning.

• Significant creative freedom and a clear growth path.

• A dedicated learning budget to support your professional development.

• Legendary Summer and Winter Events.

• 30 annual holidays plus a holiday allowance on top of your salary.

At UNStudio, we believe in nurturing talent and providing the platform for our team to excel. If you're ready to make a difference and drive impactful design projects, we want to hear from you!