Architectural Designer

Company Description

10 Design, part of Egis Group, is an international architecture and master planning practice with offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Edinburgh, Dubai, Miami, London, Shenzhen, Singapore, and San Francisco.

Founded in 2010, the practice has won over 80 international awards and major design competitions. Our diverse and creative team with 380 architects and designers from 35 nationalities has designed and delivered work in 60 cities across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Americas. 

10 Design works at diverse scales, from the design of individual buildings to the planning of cities. The practice focuses on bringing innovative design solutions for multicultural projects, with economic and social integrity. Its works include transport-oriented developments as well as mixed-use, retail, hospitality, residential, research and science, and civic and cultural projects.

10 Design's parent company, Egis is a global leader in the consulting, construction engineering, and mobility service sectors. With a worldwide reputation for excellence and sustainability, Egis and 10 Design together provide a compelling offer that encompasses building engineering services and architectural design.

Job Description

An Architectural Designer should aim to achieve design excellence by assisting in the creation of designs that are both appropriate and in line with the companies design philosophy.  The role involves ensuring that a building’s design intent is fully conveyed by means of any and all appropriate documentation required. The design should fully consider the project brief, site, best architectural practices and local codes and authority to approve in accordance with the companies QA / QC procedures. 

Key Objectives

• Understand and properly implement the design principles of projects
• Ensure proper coordination between disciplines and sub-consultants
• Provide a complete set of documents in accordance with the project brief and in consideration of the local codes and approval authorities
• Initiate study and analyse design related issues with regards to spatial organization and efficient utilization of spaces and /or of the functional arrangement of interior units, utilities and appurtenances etc.
• Complete awareness of the project contracts, schedules, and deliverables
• Ensure and implement cost awareness during the design process
• Ensure that all drawings, documents and specifications are done in accordance with the companies QA/QC procedure
• Ensure proper compilation, filing and archiving of documents for each stage submissions as per the standard company procedure
• Ensure constant awareness of current construction and design trends through continue professional development (CPD)
• To comply with the principles and objectives of the Company’s IMS and EPF Manuals where applicable

Qualifications

Education and Training

• Degree educated – RIBA Parts 1, and/or 2 or equivalent
• Excellent design skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop and 3D Max
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese are highly desirable

Experience

• At least 4 years’ experience
• Previous experience in high-rise building design and construction is advantageous
• Previous experience in an office environment working as part of a team is preferred

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