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10.08.2023Communication Intern

We are seeking several communication Interns to join our office in Shenzhen, China. Over the course of the internship you will gain a broad insight into the architecture market and its many stakeholders. You will gain access to a large network of clients (e.g. engineers, landscape architects and artists), and will be guided by skilled and experienced colleagues in a dedicated team. You will gain insight into what it’s like to work with communications, project coordination and business development in a creative company.

As an intern you will be working with:

Presentations, publications and applications for clients
Written and visual communications
Strategic relations and network development
Market analysis and data collection

What do we expect from you?

In order to thrive in our interdisciplinary environment, it is important that you are outgoing and service-minded. We expect that you are ambitious, able to work independently and highly proactive.

Applicants should be or have education within the fields of international business, architecture, communications, marketing and/or branding.

Native Chinese speaking and exceptional English writing and verbal skills are a requirement. Ideal candidates have a strong graphic sensibility and/or deep interest in graphic design, including excellent InDesign skills. The expected working week is 35~40 hours.

If you meet our qualification requirements, please submit a cover letter, CV and portfolio in PDF format to: careers@jkp-architekten.de Please use “Communications Intern” as the e-mail subject.

10.08.2023Marketing Manager

JKP is looking for a Marketing Manager with 2+ years’ experience, preferably in the architecture/engineering/construction industry. The Marketing Manager will help lead JKP’s marketing efforts and manage a marketing coordinator.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate pursuit teams and assist in the completion of high-quality, persuasive proposals, marketing collateral, and presentations

2. Prepare media kits, including graphics, architectural illustration and content writing.

3. Prepare and coordinate award submissions, academic/commercial lectures.

4. Provide interview preparation and coaching

5. Manage, track and report marketing activities

6. Maintain firm’s website and social media presence working closely with senior staff

7. Perform market research to stay on top of industry trends

8. Provide public relations support to Principals (Press releases, article placement research, etc.)

9. Maintain marketing budget

10. Update website content as needed, working closely with a Principal

11. Inventory marketing materials and collateral

12. Assist with conference planning and speaker applications

13. Competitor research, company market value analysis.

Requirements:

1. 5+ years of marketing experience desired, preferably in the architectural industry

2. Proficiency in Chinese is a plus

3. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and PowerPoint

4. Strong graphic design skills

5. Excellent written and verbal skills

6. Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced/deadline-driven environment

7. Collaborative team player

8. Optimal organizational skills

9. Must be self-driven and motivated

If you meet our qualification requirements, please submit a cover letter, CV and portfolio in PDF format to: careers@jkp-architekten.de Please use “Marketing Manager” as the e-mail subject.

06.25.2023Design Architect - Shenzhen, China

We are seeking a creative, disciplined, highly organized, and critical thinking Design Architect to join our Shenzhen China office for projects ranging from large-scale high-rises to sophisticated cultural landmarks. You will be part of a fast-paced and rigorous design-oriented studio with a collaborative and supportive team environment dedicated to the passion for design perfection. You will contribute to the development of the design, lead and coordinate the team through the competition, to ensure the delivery of excellent results in a timely and organized manner.

Desired Skills and Expertise:
1. Must have successful leading/management experience in large-scale projects and competitions
2. Must have successful experience in communicating with and overseeing model makers, rendering companies and graphic artists to ensure the results meet the design intent and deliver in a timely and organized manner
3. Must be experienced in the different phases of large-scale and complex projects. Excellent understanding of construction process and ability to set up and manage in-depth the designing process starting from the concept and until executive phase
4. Good communication skills are required, including well-developed written, visual and verbal capabilities
5. Collaborative – you must be able to work effectively with others to help achieve the best solution for the competition team, the wider design team, and the client
6. You must have leadership qualities through taking initiative, problem-solving, showing assertiveness and enthusiasm
7. You must be positive in outlook, self-motivated and able to lead a competition team effectively through highly stressful and demanding competitions
8. Proficiency in AutoCAD, 3D graphics software such as Rhino, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, MS Office including Project, Word, Excel, etc. is required. Knowledge of 3D programs such as Rhino is a plus
9. Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture
10. A minimum of 5 years of experience, prior experiences of working in China is a plus

Responsibilities:
1. Lead and coordinate the team through intense large-scale competitions, create and follow through competition work schedules, organize, supervise and coordinate team members to deliver successful results.
2. Working with the Design Principal & Project Architect in charge, the Design Architect will help initiate conceptual ideas, develop the design, ensure that the team stays on schedule, and execute the documents that conform to the design intent as well as national standard requirements.
3. Review the drawings and documents produced by the team, provide comments for revisions as necessary, coordinate and ensure the revisions are executed correctly.
4. Communicate with, coordinate and oversee model makers, rendering companies and graphic artists to stay on schedule and deliver excellent results.
5. Lead and actively produce in the making of presentation graphics and documents, be able to give reviews, suggestion and deliver perfect execution of graphics.

We offer opportunities to work on complex and transformational projects within a collaborative and supportive team environment comprised of multi-culture international architects and designers.
If you meet our qualification requirements, please submit a cover letter, CV and portfolio in PDF format to: careers@jkp-architekten.de.Please use “Name + Competition Design Architect + Gooood” as the e-mail subject.

06.25.2023Junior Architect - Shenzhen, China

We are seeking creative, self-reliant, and critical thinking Junior Architect to join our office in Shenzhen, China. You will be part of a fast-paced and rigorous design-oriented studio with a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Desired Skills and Expertise:
1. Effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
2. Self-reliant capable of organizing and complete tasks without excessive supervision.
3. Critical and analytical thought process needed to resolve problems in a creative manner.
4. Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture.
5. 1 years of progressively responsible professional experience.
6. Strong design sensibility with an aesthetic approach to details.
7. A strong portfolio of thoughtful design solutions is a must.

Excellence graphic skills:
1. Proficiency in 3D software such as Rhino, SketchUp and 3Dmax, 2D software such as AutoCAD, graphics software such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
2. Must be fluent in Chinese (Mandarin) and English.
3. Knowledge of German or other languages is a plus.

Responsibilities:
1. Work with other team members to initiate conceptual ideas, develop the design and execute the documents that conform to the design intent as well as the quality standard set by the office.
2. Produce presentation graphics and documents.
3. Develop designs using 3D software. Produce documents pertinent to the phases of competition, concept design, schematic design, and design development.
4. Translate project communications and documents between Chinese and English.

We offer opportunities to work on complex and transformational projects within a collaborative and supportive team environment comprised of multi-culture international architects and designers.
If you meet our qualification requirements, please submit a cover letter, CV and portfolio in PDF format to: careers@jkp-architekten.de.Please use “Name + Junior Architect + Gooood” as the e-mail subject.

06.25.2023Architectural Intern - Shenzhen, China

We are seeking architectural interns with creative design and presentation skills to join our Shenzhen China office. You will be part of a fast-paced and rigorous design-oriented studio with a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Successful candidates will have studied at accredited architecture schools for more than 4 semesters and must be able to work for a period of 3 – 6 months. Desired qualifications include a high design sensibility with a strong portfolio of personal or prior professional projects. Proficiency in Rhino, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign is required.

Candidates should have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rigorous studio with associated deadline pressures, and must also be capable of working within a collaborative and supportive team environment. Successful candidates must be fluent in Chinese (Mandarin) and English. Knowledge of German or other languages is a plus.

If you meet our qualification requirements, please submit a cover letter, CV and portfolio in PDF format to: careers@jkp-architekten.de.Please use “Name + Architectural Intern + Gooood” as the e-mail subject.

06.25.2023Project Architect - Shenzhen, China

We are seeking creative, disciplined, and critical thinking Project Architect to join our Shenzhen China office to work on diverse scale and complex projects in China. You will be part of a fast-paced and rigorous design-oriented studio with a collaborative and supportive team environment. You will contribute to the development of the design and will lead and coordinate the project team through the phases of our professional practice from competition, concept design, schematic design, design development, coordinate with the local design institute during construction documents and construction administration.

Desired Skills and Expertise:
1. Effective verbal and written communication skills
2. Critical and analytical thought process needed for problem-solving
3. Organizational and team leading skills
4. Well versed in the design and technical aspects of architecture, knowledgeable in building systems and be sensitive to the integration of these variables into a holistic design solution
5. Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture
6. 6-10 years of progressively responsible professional experience
7. A strong portfolio of thoughtful design solutions of large-scale, complex projects including high rise towers and urban designs
8. Extensive experience in competition as well as realization of large-scale complex projects from conceptual to construction completion
9. Strong graphics skills required for presentation
10. Proficiency in AutoCAD, 3D graphics software such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign MS Office including
11. Project, Word, Excel, etc. is required. Knowledge of 3D software such as Rhino is a plus
12. Must be fluent in English. Knowledge of Chinese (Mandarin) and German or other languages is a plus

Responsibilities:
1. Leading or be part of a project team through the phases of our professional practice from competition, concept design, schematic design, design development, coordinate with the local design institute during the production of construction documents and provide support during the construction process.
2. Working with the Design Principal in charge, the Project Architect will help initiate conceptual ideas, develop the design, ensure that the team stays on schedule, and execute the documents that conform to the design intent as well as national standard requirements.
3. Review the drawings and documents produced by the team, provide comments for revisions as necessary, coordinate and ensure the revisions are executed correctly.
4. Coordinate and involve in the production of presentation graphics as well as making the presentation as necessary.

We offer opportunities to work on complex and transformational projects within a collaborative and supportive team environment comprised of multi-culture international architects and designers.
If you meet our qualification requirements, please submit a cover letter, CV and portfolio in PDF format to: careers@jkp-architekten.de.Please use “Name + Project Architect + Gooood” as the e-mail subject.

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