INTERNSHIP | Architectural Trainee – Hong Kong

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 offices in Amsterdam, Shanghai, and Hong Kong is international, multidisciplinary and ambitious, but also open, non-hierarchical, team-based and friendly, with attention to personal well-being, knowledge development and career planning.

We are looking for Interns who will participate as a full team member in one of our projects, and will contribute both creatively and through solid work production. Tasks include assistance in designing, 3d modeling, 2D drawing, and model making. The internship must be a minimum of at least 6 months, although preference is given to those who can commit to a full-year internship.

• Currently enrolled in University, in either a Bachelors or preferably a Masters Program

• Previous working experience in other internships at international design offices

• Strong design sensibilities with the ability to contribute and cultivate design ideas/concepts

• Team player with the ability to organize own work and keep deadlines, as well as clearly communicate with Project Leaders and team members

• Pro-active, mature, flexible, eager to learn, and dedicated

• Able to clearly represent and explain ideas through visualization (diagrams, models, sketches, drawings, renderings)

• 3D modeling experience in Rhino is a must, proficiency in Grasshopper and scripting is a plus

• Good knowledge of AutoCAD

• Fluency in written and spoken English required, fluency in Cantonese or Mandarin a plus

Contact

Working conditions are according to local legislation. Benefits follow UNS Hong Kong standards.  Applications consisting of a short cover letter, CV, portfolio (PDF, max.10mb enclosed in the application email), last & expected salary and availability can be sent digitally to hr.asia@unstudio.com.

When you work at UNS:

• You have the opportunity to work on high profile, challenging global projects

• 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 most highly

• 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