Architectural Assistants

The Hong Kong Institute of Architects; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hong Kong Institute of Architects is seeking a motivated assistant to support design and administration across planning, architecture and interior services for local HK projects. You will help manage project cycles from concept to completion, prepare proposals and drawings, and ensure documentation accuracy.

The role requires proficiency in BIM/design software, strong organizational skills, and fluency in Chinese and English.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (professional degree) in Architecture.
• Well-versed in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Revit or ArchiCAD, Rhino, Enscape, D5 and other design and graphic presentation software.
• Able to use generative image artificial intelligence, such as Nano Banana, Midjourney etc.
• Have initiative, collaborative attitude and an eye for details.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in spoken and written Chinese and English.
• Immediate availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the full cycle of projects from developing design concepts to project completion.
• Assist in planning, administering and implementing projects.
• Assist in preparing design proposals, submission drawings, working drawings, tender documents, reports, certificates, and other documents.
• Identify and resolve design-related issues.
• Work on other ad hoc assignments as needed.
• Participate in design and administration for planning, architecture, and interior services for local Hong Kong residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, government, and recreational projects.
• Codify design principles, design competitions and community engagement projects.

Education

Master's degree (professional degree) in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Revit

ArchiCAD

Rhino

Enscape

D5

generative image AI

Job description

• Assist in managing the full cycle of projects from developing design concepts to project completion
• Assist in planning, administering and implementing projects
• Assist in preparing design proposals, submission drawings, working drawings, tender documents, reports, certificates, and other documents
• Identify and resolve design-related issues
• Work on other ad hoc assignments as needed

Requirements:

• Master's degree (professional degree) in Architecture
• Well-versed in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Revit or ArchiCAD, Rhino, Enscape, D5 and other design and graphic presentation software
• Able to use generative image artificial intelligence, such as Nano Banana, Midjourney etc.
• Have initiative, collaborative attitude and an eye for details
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Proficient in spoken and written Chinese and English
• Immediate availability preferred

Successful candidates will participate in design and administration for planning, architecture, and interior services for local Hong Kong residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, government, and recreational projects, as well as codifying design principles, design competitions and community engagement projects.

A competitive remuneration package commensurate with skills and experience will be offered to successful candidates.