We are looking for staff to join our studio in Lisbon!
We are a fast-paced, hands on small team working across the fields of art and architecture, regularly collaborating with other practices. You will be expected to work closely with every member of the team, from initial concept design through production and construction of small and large projects around the world. Our team is small, so roles are often shifting – it is vital to our practice that everyone is able to step in and help out on any project when necessary.
How to apply
Please send your CV and portfolio (PDF, maximum 10Mb) to jobs@kwy.studio (with the position you’re applying to as the email subject) and let us know why you are interested in joining our studio. Please also include your available starting time, salary expectations or ideal employment duration if applying for an internship. For the positions of Architect and Administrative Assistant please apply by the end of September - Internship applications are ongoing.
ARCHITECT
We are looking for candidates with a minimum of 2 years of working experience for a full time position. Architects are responsible for managing projects of different scales from design to construction, both within the studio team and independently.
Profile
- Demonstrable interest in art and architecture;
- Understanding of computational design and complex geometries;
- Experience in making models and prototyping;
- Understanding of various material properties and fabrication processes;
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic;
- Excellent written, verbal and graphical communication skills;
- Good management skills, ability to set priorities and organise concurrent tasks;
- Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and motivation when working both in teams and independently;
- Be positive and determined when facing challenging situations;
- Show diplomacy and respect when dealing with partners and collaborators;
- Have an interest in a wide range of subjects and current global issues;
- Be willing and able to travel in the context of international projects.
Languages
Very good spoken and written English is essential. Knowledge of Portuguese, Danish or other languages can be an advantage.
Digital
Excellent proficiency in Rhino 3D and AutoCAD, good command of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design) and Office (Word and Excel), knowledge of Grasshopper.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
We are looking for a part-time, experienced assistant to help organize the office. Tasks include booking tickets and travel, basic accounting and bookkeeping, organising files, drafting messages, scheduling appointments and support other staff in the day to day operation of the office.
Profile
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Great organisational skills;
- Be positive and determined when facing challenging situations;
- Show diplomacy and respect when dealing with partners and collaborators;
- Have an interest in a wide range of subjects and current global issues.
Languages
Very good spoken and written English and Portuguese is essential.
Digital
Good command of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign) and Office (Word and Excel).
INTERNSHIP
We are happy to receive internship applications from students or recently graduated architects with limited professional experience. Interns work alongside the team assisting on a variety of tasks from design to construction.
Digital
Proficiency in Rhino 3D, good command of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign), knowledge of AutoCAD 2D.
Duration
Minimum of 9 months, please do not apply if you are looking for a shorter period.
Compensation
We do not accept unpaid internships. Scholarships and bursaries are welcome and a stipend will be discussed on an individual basis.
We are a fast-paced, hands on small team working across the fields of art and architecture, regularly collaborating with other practices. You will be expected to work closely with every member of the team, from initial concept design through production and construction of small and large projects around the world. Our team is small, so roles are often shifting – it is vital to our practice that everyone is able to step in and help out on any project when necessary.
How to apply
Please send your CV and portfolio (PDF, maximum 10Mb) to jobs@kwy.studio (with the position you’re applying to as the email subject) and let us know why you are interested in joining our studio. Please also include your available starting time, salary expectations or ideal employment duration if applying for an internship. For the positions of Architect and Administrative Assistant please apply by the end of September - Internship applications are ongoing.
ARCHITECT
We are looking for candidates with a minimum of 2 years of working experience for a full time position. Architects are responsible for managing projects of different scales from design to construction, both within the studio team and independently.
Profile
- Demonstrable interest in art and architecture;
- Understanding of computational design and complex geometries;
- Experience in making models and prototyping;
- Understanding of various material properties and fabrication processes;
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic;
- Excellent written, verbal and graphical communication skills;
- Good management skills, ability to set priorities and organise concurrent tasks;
- Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and motivation when working both in teams and independently;
- Be positive and determined when facing challenging situations;
- Show diplomacy and respect when dealing with partners and collaborators;
- Have an interest in a wide range of subjects and current global issues;
- Be willing and able to travel in the context of international projects.
Languages
Very good spoken and written English is essential. Knowledge of Portuguese, Danish or other languages can be an advantage.
Digital
Excellent proficiency in Rhino 3D and AutoCAD, good command of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design) and Office (Word and Excel), knowledge of Grasshopper.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
We are looking for a part-time, experienced assistant to help organize the office. Tasks include booking tickets and travel, basic accounting and bookkeeping, organising files, drafting messages, scheduling appointments and support other staff in the day to day operation of the office.
Profile
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Great organisational skills;
- Be positive and determined when facing challenging situations;
- Show diplomacy and respect when dealing with partners and collaborators;
- Have an interest in a wide range of subjects and current global issues.
Languages
Very good spoken and written English and Portuguese is essential.
Digital
Good command of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign) and Office (Word and Excel).
INTERNSHIP
We are happy to receive internship applications from students or recently graduated architects with limited professional experience. Interns work alongside the team assisting on a variety of tasks from design to construction.
Digital
Proficiency in Rhino 3D, good command of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign), knowledge of AutoCAD 2D.
Duration
Minimum of 9 months, please do not apply if you are looking for a shorter period.
Compensation
We do not accept unpaid internships. Scholarships and bursaries are welcome and a stipend will be discussed on an individual basis.
