Architect – Guufs International – Lagos

Job Description
We are looking for a young vibrant right-brained intelligent and creative Architect to perform all phases of architectural work including planning, designing and overseeing construction projects.
You will be involved in new building designs, extensions, alterations, restorations and conservation from the earliest stages right through to completion. The goal is to match brand and client’s needs and to produce sustainable, functional and aesthetically pleasing designs

Responsibilities
Manage project from start to finish to ensure high quality, innovative and functional design
Produce detailed blueprints and make any necessary corrections
Compile project specifications
Keep within budgets and timelines
Cooperate and liaise with construction professionals
Develop eco-friendly, sustainable and smart-home designs that reflects a response to today’s climate-change
Take the “brief” to identify brand and clients’ needs and put together feasibility reports and design proposals
Develop ideas keeping in mind brand and client’s needs, building’s usage and environmental impact
Ensure that all works are carried out to specific standards, building codes, guidelines and regulations
Make on site visits to check on project status and report on project
Follow architectural trends and advancements.

Requirements and Skills
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree qualification with 1 – 6 years of work experience.
Proven working experience as an Architect
Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
Possess disruptive and innovative design experience.
Excellent drawing skills and familiarity with design software (Adobe Photoshop, SketchUp, 3d Studio VIZ or similar)
Strong imagination and the ability to think and create in three dimensions
Possess Intuitive, thinking, and Judging personality traits.
Strong portfolio to prove artistic skills
Demonstrated experience in luxury designs
Savvy in modernism in architecture
Possess leadership and teamwork skills
The individual should be creative, resourceful, be technically focused with foresight and drive
Visual awareness and an eye for detail
Demonstrated knowledge of small, medium and large scale projects from conceptual to development phase
Demonstrate external and interior architectural designs including landscape, green design, industrial/commercial, residential architectural (demonstrate general knowledge in these areas).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send an introductory email, CV and samples of recent work to: careers@propertydome.com using the Job Position and Name as the subject of the mail.

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