Senior Architect - Hong Kong

UNS; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

UNS, a leading international architectural firm, invites a Senior Architect to join its Hong Kong office. The role requires guiding projects from concept to construction, leading teams, and coordinating with clients and consultants. Strong proficiency in Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, and Adobe Suite is expected, with extensive knowledge of Asian market materials and methods.

Fluency in English is essential. You will work in a dynamic, international team on high-profile cultural and performing arts

Qualifications

• 10+ years in top-tier international design firms with diverse typologies.
• Experience leading projects from concept through construction.
• Must manage façade and interior design during construction.
• Strong technical interfacing and detailing demonstrated in docs and shop drawings.
• Extensive knowledge of materials and methods, especially in Asia.
• Strong aesthetic sense and design skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination with clients and consultants.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to mentor others.

Skills

Project leadership

Design process mastery

Façade & interior scope management

Technical detailing

Materials & construction methods (Asia

Aesthetic sensibilities

Client & consultant coordination

Mentoring & team development

Risk foresight & conflict resolution

English proficiency

Tools

Revit

Rhino

AutoCAD

Adobe CC

Job description

As an international architectural firm, UNS is active in the broadest fields of architecture. Our project portfolio covers every aspect of architecture, ranging from small to large scale projects, research and theory. The atmosphere within our global offices, including our UNS Asia offices in Shanghai and Hong Kong, is international, multidisciplinary, design-oriented and ambitious, but also open, non-hierarchical, team-based and friendly, with attention to personal well-being, knowledge development, and career planning.

UNS is currently looking for a Senior Architect to join our Hong Kong office:

Skills and Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of experience at a top-tier international design firm, working on diverse typologies, including constructed performing arts and/or cultural projects.

• Sufficient experience as a project leader—including planning, execution, and team leadership—with a thorough understanding of the full design process from early concept through to technical and construction stages

• Experience managing both façade and interior design scope during construction stage is a must

• Excellent technical interfacing and detailing skills. A proven technical problem-solver, capable of developing innovative architectural and interior solutions, as documented through construction documents, shop drawings, and detailed packages

• Strong knowledge of products, materials, and typical construction methods, particularly within the Asian market. Enthusiasm for and extensive knowledge of both standard and customized materials and finishes

• Strong aesthetic sensibilities and design skills

• Excellent conceptual, communication and coordination skills with clients and consultants

• Proactive and self-motivated, with a continuous desire to both learn from and mentor others

• Responsible, accountable, and able to foresee risks and solve conflicts in projects

• Fluent English communication skills (reading and writing); fluent Cantonese communication skills (reading and writing) are beneficial but not required

• Extensive knowledge of Revit, Rhinoceros, Autocad, Adobe suite, etc.

When you work at UNS:

• you have the opportunity to work on high profile, ambitious projects, including performing arts centers in the region

• you are part of a creative, fresh, professional and academic working environment

• your experience is highly valued, but your innovative and entrepreneurial attitude is prized highest

• you work in an international team that is highly ambitious, collegial and self-motivated, made up of recently graduated architects, experienced senior architects, and every level in-between

• you design through knowledge and discovery, and continually learn on the job