Senior Architect with façade experience
Bjarke Ingels Group · Barcelona, Spain ·
- Work mode
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Senior
- Category
- Architecture
- Experience
- 10+ years
BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) is an international architectural company characterized by an entrepreneurial spirit, true teamwork across expertise areas and new ways of approaching conventional tasks. We have an informal work environment where camaraderie and collegial support are highly valued and where ambition, very high work morale and dedication to being the innovators of our field unify our staff. Our office culture is characterized by creativity, high energy, and a strong team spirit. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a workplace where we want to be and work continuously at becoming better and better at what we do.
We are a company experiencing steady growth and, as we grow, we also strive to mature. Over the past 15 years as a group, we have developed from being 10 to 750 people in the organization in Copenhagen, New York, London, Barcelona, Shenzhen and Los Angeles.
As our office in Barcelona is growing at a rapid pace and we have a pipeline of interesting projects, we are looking for a Senior Architect with +10 years’ experience and strong expertise in façade design and delivery.
Join us on our mission, if you are a Senior Architect who has:
Required skills and experience:
BIG offers:
Application:
Please submit your CV, portfolio, and motivation letter. When submitting your portfolio, please make sure to include clear examples of façade design, detailing, and execution, highlighting your role and level of involvement.
If your profile aligns with our current recruitment needs, we will be in touch. If not, we sincerely thank you for your time and interest in BIG.
Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG’s foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.
We are a company experiencing steady growth and, as we grow, we also strive to mature. Over the past 15 years as a group, we have developed from being 10 to 750 people in the organization in Copenhagen, New York, London, Barcelona, Shenzhen and Los Angeles.
As our office in Barcelona is growing at a rapid pace and we have a pipeline of interesting projects, we are looking for a Senior Architect with +10 years’ experience and strong expertise in façade design and delivery.
Join us on our mission, if you are a Senior Architect who has:
- Both architectural and technical aspects of the façade design from early stages to construction and completion.
- Extensive experience in façade systems, envelope strategies, and architectural skin development.
- Experience with technical detailing, construction documentation & construction administration, particularly related to façades.
- Ability to resolve technical and design challenges through innovative thinking.
- Previous experience working on projects in the Middle East.
- Previous experience working on high-rise buildings.
- Solid understanding of materials, façade products, performance requirements, and construction methods.
- Proven experience coordinating façade consultants, engineers, suppliers, and fabricators, ensuring design intent, performance, and buildability.
- Experience managing broader project coordination, including stakeholders, local authorities, approving bodies, and sub-consultants throughout different project phases.
- Ability to develop design options in collaboration with the design and technical teams.
- Support innovation and the development of bespoke solutions.
- Ability to prepare, develop and edit drawings and models throughout different project stages.
Ability to input into the project specification and deliverables.
Provide effective maintenance and replacement strategies.
- Strong proficiency in Rhino, Revit, Vray and Adobe Suite.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to take initiative in response to direction from project leaders.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working.
Required skills and experience:
- Professional qualification as an Architect or an equivalent overseas qualification.
- + 10 years post qualification experience as an Architect.
- Proven experience in façade design and delivery.
- Excellent communication skills, fluent in English and Spanish - spoken and written.
- International project experience (Middle East is a plus)
BIG offers:
- A young, dynamic and social working environment with many social events.
- A diverse and international team with many different nationalities.
- Salary scheme based on experience and qualifications.
- Flexible lunch options.
Application:
Please submit your CV, portfolio, and motivation letter. When submitting your portfolio, please make sure to include clear examples of façade design, detailing, and execution, highlighting your role and level of involvement.
If your profile aligns with our current recruitment needs, we will be in touch. If not, we sincerely thank you for your time and interest in BIG.
Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG’s foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.