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About the Role

Join our Global Competition Hub as an Architectural Assistant (Part I or II) to explore ideas, develop concepts, and create compelling design responses for competitions. You will contribute to projects where strong ideas, experimentation, and beautiful design communication are paramount.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of architectural and urban design ideas from research and concept generation through to presentations and competition submissions.
• Explore spatial and material concepts.
• Test different approaches through 3D modelling.
• Produce drawings and visualisations.
• Research architecture and urban design.
• Help the team communicate a clear design story.
• Work across a varied range of projects and locations.
• Learn from and collaborate with designers across Hassell.

Requirements

• Completed, or be completing, an appropriate qualification in Architecture, Urban Design or a related discipline.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Portfolio and CV submission required.
• Previous experience as an architectural intern, student or assistant within an architecture or design practice would be beneficial, but isn’t essential.
• Revit experience would be beneficial, but isn’t essential.
• Experience with parametric design tools such as Grasshopper or Dynamo would also be beneficial.
• Physical model-making and experience working with 3D printing would be an advantage.

Skills

• Strong interest in architecture and urban design
• Curious, creative approach to design and problem solving
• Well-rounded design skills with a strong graphic sensibility
• Ability to develop and communicate ideas through drawings, images and 3D modelling
• Confidence using different graphic techniques to create high-quality presentations and visual material
• Ability to think independently, show initiative and contribute ideas to the design process
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively when priorities and deadlines shift
• Ability to work collaboratively and deliver high-quality work to tight competition deadlines
• Strong digital design and visualisation skills
• Rhino and visualisation software such as V-Ray or Enscape
• Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Interest in and working knowledge of AI tools for image or video generation

Location

• London

Work Type

• Hybrid work
• Full-Time

Experience Level

• Architectural Assistant (Part I or II)

Education Level

• Degree in Architecture, Urban Design or related discipline

Benefits

• Progressive flexible work policy (hybrid work, location flexibility, work pattern flexibility)
• Generous paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers
• Inter-studio transfer opportunities
• Wellbeing benefits
• Development and training opportunities (online training programs, People Coach program)
• Study assistance

About the Company

• With eight design studios spread around the world, Hassell works across architecture, landscape architecture, interior design and urban design.
• They combine creative design expertise with capabilities in strategy, research, technology and experience design.
• Hassell collaborates with experts and partners to build a more inclusive, sustainable future for communities and create a more socially and ecologically resilient world.

Equal Opportunity

• Hassell is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity.
• They demonstrate commitment to reconciliation and cultural safety by fostering inclusive environments that value the cultural identities, perspectives, and practices of all individuals.
• Hassell prioritises ensuring that everyone feels safe, included, and respected.
• Hassell encourages sustainable work hours and actively supports the holistic health and well-being of our people.