Beijing | MAD Architects: Senior Architect, Architect, Intern
INTRODUCTION
MAD Architects is a global studio of talented architects, designers, and creative thinkers. We are dedicated to impact the experience and understanding of the built space that surrounds us, and from there we develop visionary, fluid, and technologically advanced designs that embody a contemporary interpretation of the Eastern affinity for nature.
Our team of 130 works across offices in Beijing, Los Angeles, and Rome. Our projects range from large-scale urban developments and masterplan to imaginative civic, cultural, residential and hospitality buildings of varying scale. We endeavor to improve the balance between people, their built environment, and their natural surroundings.
For our growing Beijing office, we are looking for talents of all levels of experience to join our teams on ambitious projects. As an integral part of our international practice, you will be contributing actively to the development of MAD.
MAD Office
POSITION
Senior Architect | Design Architect
Opening：2
Your opportunity:
- You will be involved in the design, architectural and technical aspects as well as parts of the overall project management through the entire design process from concept to constructed reality.
- You will develop, represent and communicate project packages internally and externally with clarity, design sensitivity, and a sound understanding of technical feasibility.
You will be offered the opportunity to take on a key role in the design and project development within MAD.
Your Key Skills:
- You are a globally-minded individual with a proactive, positive attitude. You have an excellent academic background (BArch/MArch Degree or equivalent required).
- You have worked for at least 10 years in-depth, post-qualification leading international architecture firms, and have succeeded as a Senior Architect on a series of complex large-scale mixed-use, cultural, civic and hospitality projects through all stages of design to construction.
- You combine strong aesthetic design sensitivity with thorough technical knowledge and managerial experience, and are a clear and precise communicator.
- You bring extensive expertise in construction drawing and detailing, are well versed in building systems and materials, and demonstrate a profound knowledge of practice and industry standards and codes.
- You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, enjoy imparting your knowledge and contributing to multiple teams, and have exemplary time management and delivery skills.
You are skilled in AutoCAD, and possess working knowledge of Rhino, ideally also of Maya. You are fluent in English, with business level Mandarin and other business level language skills a plus.
Senior Architect | Technical Architect
Opening：2
Your opportunity:
- You will be involved in the architectural and technical aspects as well as parts of the overall project management through the entire design process from concept to constructed reality.
- You will introduce and communicate innovative technical design solutions internally and externally with clarity, design sensitivity, and a sound understanding of applicability, and develop them into details fit for construction.
- You will be offered the opportunity to advance our technical quality standards and take on a key role in the project development within MAD.
Your Key Skills:
- You are a globally-minded individual with a proactive, positive attitude. You have an excellent academic background (BArch/MArch Degree or equivalent required).
- You have worked for at least 10 years in-depth, post-qualification leading international architecture firms, and have succeeded as a Technical Architect or Advisor on a series of complex large-scale mixed-use, cultural, civic and hospitality projects through all stages of design to construction.
- You combine strong aesthetic design sensitivity with thorough technical knowledge and construction experience.
- You are able to synergise ambitious architectural concepts and sound technical solutions, and are a clear and precise communicator.
- You bring extensive expertise in construction drawing and detailing, are well versed in building systems, materials and products, and demonstrate a profound knowledge of practice and industry standards and codes, and are interested in technical advancement and innovation.
- You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, enjoy imparting your knowledge and contributing to multiple teams, and have exemplary time management and delivery skills.
- You are skilled in AutoCAD, and possess working knowledge of Rhino, ideally also of Maya. You are fluent in English, with business level Mandarin and other business level language skills a plus.
Architects of all levels of experience
Opening：3
Your opportunity:
- You will be involved in the design, architectural, and technical aspects of projects and their graphic representation through the entire design process from concept to construction.
- Within dedicated teams, you will develop project packages that demonstrate clarity, design sensitivity, and a sound understanding of technical feasibility.
- As an integral part of our international practice, you will be contributing actively to the development of MAD.
Your Key Skills:
- You are a globally-minded individual with a proactive, positive attitude. You have an excellent academic background (BArch/MArch Degree or equivalent required).
- You have worked for at least 2 years in-depth, post-qualification leading international architecture firms, and have succeeded as a key contributor to complex large-scale mixed-use, cultural, civic or hospitality projects through all stages of design.
- You combine strong aesthetic design sensitivity with technical knowledge and are a clear communicator. You articulate your ideas and concepts precisely, comprehensibly, and in a graphically engaging way.
- You have working knowledge of architectural drawing and detailing, and demonstrate clear understanding of building systems and materials as well as practice and industry standards and codes.
- You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, enjoy contributing to your team, are flexible, and able to set priorities in order to deliver accurately and on time.
- You are highly skilled in AutoCAD, Rhino and Adobe CS, with a sound working knowledge of Maya and Revit a plus. You are fluent in English, with business level Mandarin and other business level language skills a plus.
Architectural Intern
Your Key Skills:
- You are a globally-minded individual, having already completed your Bachelor degree in Architecture or equivalent at an internationally recognized architecture school. You have an inquisitive and outgoing personality and a proactive and positive attitude.
- You already have gained basic experience working in a design-led architecture firm, with a developer, or in a construction-related profession.
- You combine strong aesthetic design sensitivity with an understanding of architectural production, and are a clear communicator. You articulate your tasks and concepts precisely, comprehensibly, and in a graphically engaging way.
- You have working knowledge of concept and schematic architectural drawing, and demonstrate basic understanding of building systems and materials as well as practice and industry standards and codes.
- You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, enjoy contributing to your team, are flexible, and able to set priorities in order to deliver accurately and on time.
- You are highly skilled in AutoCAD, Rhino and Adobe CS, ideally with a working knowledge of Maya. English fluency is a key requirement, with business level Mandarin and other business level language skills a plus.
- You are available for a minimum of 4 months continuously.
APPLICATION
MAD gives you the opportunity to challenge and develop yourself creatively and technically within our friendly, sociable, supportive and stimulating environment. We offer long-term prospects to advance your career within our worldwide design network.
If working with us in the capacities described above excites you, please email your resume and portfolio (in PDF format, size less than 6MB, with clear indication of your role on every project listed) to hr@i-mad.com.
Please indicate the position you are applying for, your name, and the channel you see the hiring information in the subject line of your e-mail.
(ex. Senior Architect_Your Name_MAD Website)
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
PROJECTS
Clover House
China Philharmonic Hall
Yiwu Grand Theater