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Join our Team: Part 1 Architectural Assistant

 
 
 
 

JA Projects is looking for an enthusiastic Part 1 Architectural Assistant to join our growing studio.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in practice and should have a keen interest in public facing projects and the arts. We’re looking for someone who will enjoy working within a start-up culture and is keen to learn and grow alongside the practice. 

Founded by Jayden Ali, JA Projects is a London based practice working at the intersection of architecture, urban strategy, art, and performance. The successful candidate will be involved across the board; from museums and fashion shows to housing and masterplanning. 

We’d love to hear from anyone who thinks this is for them but please be mindful of the ESSENTIAL experience listed below.

Essential Experience

  • RIBA Part I or equivalent overseas qualification. 

  • Excellent design, presentation, graphics, and drawing skills (BOTH hand-drawn and digital).

  • Ability to multitask and manage your own workload and different project threads.

  • Confident communicator.

  • Competant in authoring reports, presentations, and other written material.

  • Ability to take initiative in response to direction.

  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team.

  • A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and commitment to independent learning.

  • Calm under pressure.

  • Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite (PS, INDD, AI).

  • Experienced in Vectorworks, Rhino, Sketch Up (or other similar CAD software - please declare on CV).

  • Have the Right To Work in the UK.

Desirable Experience

  • Experience working on design orientated projects (even small).

  • Interest in decarbonising.

  • Interest in decolonising. 

Particulars

  • Start date: From end of May

  • Working arrangement: 4–5 days/week

  • Salary: £27,008–£29,258 per annum, pro-rata

Application Requirements

Please send the following documents to jobs@ja-projects.com with the subject reference ‘Part 1 Application_NAME_2025’

  • CV (2 pages max)

  • Portfolio of selected works and description of the role (considering the essential experience outlined above) (not exceeding 10MB) (not exceeding 6 pages)

DEADLINE: COP Monday 21 April 2025

Interviews:  Late April/early May 2025

JA Projects is an equal opportunities employer. We especially welcome applicants of colour and those from traditionally non-represented backgrounds.

As we are a small practice with limited capacity, we regret that we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants; however, we really appreciate your interest. Thank You.

 
Jayden Ali