Graduate Architectural Designer

UNISPOT LIMITED; Auckland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and support

Career development

Exposure to architecture and property

Real residential projects

Collaborative environment

Job summary

UNISPOT LIMITED is seeking a motivated Graduate Architectural Designer to join our growing team and develop your career across residential architecture and property development in Auckland.

You will assist with design and construction documentation from concept through to building consent and site involvement, gaining end-to-end experience working with Revit, AutoCAD and other design tools alongside a collaborative project team.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in Architectural Design or Architectural Studies.
• Passionate about residential architecture and design.
• Willing to learn NZ planning, consenting processes and building documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with residential architectural design and development.
• Prepare concept designs, floor plans, elevations, sections and 3D models.
• Develop architectural drawings from concept through to detailed design.
• Prepare documentation for building consent and construction.
• Assist with resource consent and planning applications.
• Produce and maintain accurate drawing sets.
• Work with Revit, AutoCAD and other design software.
• Coordinate drawings and documentation with engineers, consultants and contractors.

Skills

Creative

Detail-oriented

Team player

Good communicator

Education

Architectural Design

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

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We are looking for a motivated and talented Graduate Architectural Designer to join our growing team and develop their career across residential architecture and property development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate who wants to gain practical, end-to-end experience—from initial concepts and design development through to building consent, construction documentation and site involvement.

You will work closely with our design and project team and have the opportunity to see how architectural design translates into real residential projects.

About the Role

As a Graduate Architectural Designer, you will assist with a range of residential projects and support the team throughout the design and construction process.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with residential architectural design and development

• Prepare concept designs, floor plans, elevations, sections and 3D models

• Develop architectural drawings from concept through to detailed design

• Prepare documentation for building consent and construction

• Assist with resource consent and planning applications

• Produce and maintain accurate and coordinated drawing sets

• Work with Revit, AutoCAD and other relevant design software

• Coordinate drawings and documentation with engineers, consultants and contractors

• Assist with material and product selections

• Participate in site visits and construction meetings

• Assist with responding to technical and construction queries

• Review drawings and documentation for accuracy, consistency and completeness

• Support the project team throughout the design, consenting and construction process

About You

• A recent graduate in Architectural Design, Architectural Studies or a related discipline

• Passionate about residential architecture and design

• Creative, but also practical and detail-oriented

• Familiar with Revit and/or AutoCAD

• Able to produce clear, accurate and well-organised architectural drawings

• Interested in learning about the New Zealand building consent and construction process

• A good communicator and team player

• Organised, reliable and proactive

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

• Interested in both architecture and property development

• Keen to learn and develop professionally

Previous experience with residential projects, building consent documentation or construction will be advantageous, but is not essential.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on real residential projects from concept through to construction

• Practical exposure to the New Zealand planning, consenting and construction process

• Mentoring and support from an experienced project team

• The opportunity to develop both architectural and technical skills

• Exposure to both architecture and property development

• A varied role with opportunities to take on increasing responsibility as your experience grows

• A collaborative and fast-paced working environment

• Long-term career development opportunities