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.