Who we are looking for

We are looking for an individual who is talented and passionate about architectural design, crafting detailed construction drawings, and making beautiful renderings. They will work closely with international clients (Strada LLC) and help us grow a local client base. We are seeking a graduate with a degree in Architecture, with 2-3 years of experience preferably.

Management Responsibilities:

Understand project design needs, and type of drawings required to communicate appropriate design responses to push designs forward.
Able to organize tasks, questions, for back and forth during client meetings
Be available as needed to participate in international team meetings (US time, no later than 12am) or checking in with clients as required to move projects forward.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior architectural designers and other team members
Stay updated on industry trends, building codes, and regulations to ensure compliance in design and construction processes.

Technical Responsibilities:

Develop architectural designs and plans based on project specifications
Develop and manage BIM model (ArchiCAD) as required to achieve project objectives
Produce detailed drawings and documentation for construction purposes and delegate tasks to necessary staff members for successful delivery of drawings.
Produce drawings used for coordinating with engineers, contractors, and other professionals
Stay updated on industry trends, building codes, and regulations to ensure compliance in design and construction processes.

Day-to-day:

Identify task list for projects and understand scope of work, difficulty of task, and the design research items for the day
Review tasks with director or overhead to discuss delegation, technical questions, or scope of work.
Delegate tasks to technical staff, providing technical training and assistance as required.
Build models, and create technical documents as assigned.
Quality control of technical staff, providing training and adherence to standards as required.
Second review with director for any technical or design questions
Write emails and detailed project log to project managers in the US with any questions
Request for meetings if advanced questions require a design meeting with a US person.
Participate in design meetings and provide updates and ask questions to the international team for feedback to push set forward.

Senior Architectural Designer Qualifications:

Bachelor or Master Degree in Architecture
PAM Part II Architectural Designer or equivalent
2-3 years of experience in an architectural studio
Excellent command of English, proficiency in other languages a plus
Strong command of BIM and CAD software. Experienced ArchiCAD users preferred.
Basic understanding of Building Codes and requirements—International Building Code (IBC) knowledge preferred
Experience coordinating with client and engineers
Construction Administration experience is a bonus

Additional Consideration

We value individuals with varied life experiences, interests and other educational backgrounds in addition to architecture. Please include this in your application materials. Preferably, Individuals should be passionate about walking and cycling in their cities!

Our Work Culture

Yhrd (www.yhrd.work) is a small studio of 4-6 people working in Medan Tuanku, Kuala Lumpur. We share an office with Bike Commute Malaysia. In addition to an office space, we have a small lasercutting studio. We are public transit users and take the monorail to get to the office. On a typical weekday, we start working together at 10am and leave the studio at 6pm. Working from home is on an as-needed basis. Occasionally, US projects may require night calls usually taken from home.

Application

submit a cover letter communicating your interests, passions and skill sets, a resume with education and work history, and a portfolio that provides an overview of projects that best represent you.
We require you to provide 2 references of previous employers that we can contact.
Your chances of us reviewing your application will increase if you email us directly.

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