Assistant Architect (Part 1)

JO Architects Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

JO Architects Sdn Bhd seeks a driven Assistant Architect to develop conceptual and sketched proposals, prepare drawings for local authorities, and assist in tendering. The role requires strong CAD/BIM skills and the ability to collaborate with clients and consultants in a dynamic studio environment.

You will work within a team to translate client briefs into functional, aesthetically pleasing designs, while considering costs, ethics, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least a Degree in Architecture (Part 1) or equivalent.
• Self-motivated, take ownership and able to work independently.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, BIM and other relevant design, drafting and rendering software.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with pleasant personality.
• Able to communicate with our diverse client in Mandarin, English and Malay.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual and sketch proposals.
• Prepare and submit drawings and necessary documents to local authorities.
• Involve in tendering process.
• Coordinate with client, consultants and authorities.
• Develop architectural design that meets functionality and aesthetics requirements.
• Identify problems, analyze, and translate design brief into functional design.
• Apply architectural principles, technology, environment and urban design in design.
• Produce design, construction drawings and reports using appropriate tools.
• Work in a team and collaborate with allied professions.
• Demonstrate awareness of ethics, society, and cost implications of options.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Mandarin

English

Malay

Education

Degree in Architecture (Part 1)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

BIM

Rendering software

Job description

1. Preparation of conceptual & sketch proposals.

2. Preparation & submission of drawings and necessary documents to local authorities.

3. To involve in tendering process.

5. To coordinate with all parties including client, consultants and authorities.

6. Engage imagination, think creatively and innovate to develop and produce architectural design of appropriate complexity and scale that meet the requirements of functionality and aesthetics.

7. Identify problems, apply analysis and critical judgment, formulate and translate the design brief into functional design that comply with design objectives and clients requirements.

8. Apply and integrate knowledge of architectural principles, technology, environment, culture and social, urban design and planning principles in architectural design,

9. Apply appropriate graphic, model and communication tools to produce design, construction, detailed drawings and reports,

10. Work in a team, able to collaborate and demonstrate understanding of inputs of other allied professions within the building industry,

11. Recognize the impact of architectural works upon society, culture, economy and environment, and the importance of ethics within the profession,

12. Demonstrate awareness of cost implication of various design options and material specification.

13. Produce architectural design that comply with the requirements of regulatory authorities.

14. Demonstrate understanding of architectural management and the architect’s role within the framework of architectural practice and leadership in the building industry.

Job Requirements:

1. Candidate must process at least a Degree in Architecture (Part 1) or equivalent.

2. Self-motivated, take ownership and able to work independently.

3. Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

4. Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines

5. Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, BIM and other relevant design, drafting and rendering software

6. Good communication and interpersonal skills with pleasant personality

7. Able to communicate with our diverse client in Mandarin, English and Malay.

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