Architect
Architecture Social
London, England, United Kingdom
Information Technology, Art / Design / Entertainment
Overview
We are seeking a talented Architect to join a leading architectural studio working across a broad spectrum of innovative and context-driven projects. This role is ideally suited to a creative and technically proficient individual with strong conceptual thinking, excellent coordination skills, and a passion for high-quality design.
Operating within a collaborative team, you will contribute to the development of unique architectural solutions for high-end residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects across the UK and internationally. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within an architecture and design practice that values fresh perspectives, rigorous inquiry, and a deep commitment to crafting lasting, site-specific spaces.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to architectural design development across all project stages, from concept to completion
- Communicate design narratives through drawings, presentations, material palettes, and 3D visualisation
- Work closely with interior designers and external consultants to support the integration of interior and architectural elements
- Assist in the production of architectural documentation including layouts, details, and specifications
- Conduct material research and support sourcing of finishes, fixtures, and fittings in line with the project vision and budget
- Liaise with contractors and suppliers during project execution to support quality control and uphold design intent
- Participate in internal design reviews and contribute to the studio’s architectural approach
- Collaborate with and support more senior team members, while mentoring junior staff when appropriate
- Ensure drawings and documentation meet internal standards and comply with regulatory requirements
- Take part in collaborative design workshops and contribute to the studio’s ongoing design discourse
- Degree-qualified Architect with 3+ years of professional experience
- Experience working on high-end residential, commercial, or international projects
- A strong portfolio demonstrating design sensibility and versatility across architectural typologies
- Proficiency in Revit - essential
- Solid technical knowledge of construction and architectural detailing
- Awareness of bespoke joinery, material sourcing, and luxury fit-out
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and maintain design quality
- Comfortable working within multidisciplinary teams and engaging in design conversations at all stages
The company believes that great design comes from great teams. Their studio fosters an environment where creativity, rigour, and experimentation are celebrated. Benefits include:
- Exposure to a wide range of international projects and typologies
- Creative studio environment with a strong design ethos
- Ongoing opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Collaborative, open culture where ideas are encouraged and explored
- Hybrid working policy (subject to role requirements)
- Opportunities to participate in design reviews, lectures, and studio initiatives
- Support for professional memberships and CPD
- Annual team events and studio trips
If you’re a passionate Architect with experience in residential, commercial, or international projects, and strong proficiency in Revit, we’d love to hear from you.
About the company
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It is hard to get a job in architecture. We exist to help you get there.
The UK Built Environment is facing a massive communication gap. On one side, ambitious architects and assistants are dealing with stagnant wages, the cost-of-living crisis, and a complex qualification route. On the other side, practice directors are fighting tight margins, the liabilities of the Building Safety Act, and a chronic shortage of the right technical talent.
Architecture Social is the unfiltered guide to the industry. We reject the "corporate machine" recruitment agency model, and we do not act as "aesthetic gatekeepers" pretending the profession is just about producing beautiful imagery. Founded by an ex-industry insider who understands the realities of the drafting board, we operate as a central node of intelligence bridging the gap to the boardroom.
For Candidates (The Drafting Board):
We decode the mechanics of the business. From the 15-Second Portfolio Rule and CV engineering to accurate salary benchmarking and Part 3 survival guides, we provide the actionable career playbook you need to build a sustainable profession.
For Practices (The Boardroom):
We act as a strategic growth partner to studios adapting to the realities of practice today. We conduct hiring audits, advise on retention economics, and place top-tier technical talent. As an APSCo-accredited agency partnering with top UK studios, we understand your commercial pressures. To actively support the future of the profession, we offer a 0% fee on Part 1 Graduate placements for our existing retained partners.
Through our community platform, honest podcast conversations, and direct talent partnerships, we connect the right people to the right studios.
No fluff, just the reality of practice.