Large prestigious project assistant architect

Are you looking for an amazing career change? One where you’ll directly contribute to the design and development of local and international urban design and infrastructure projects that bring people together across the entire Asia-Pacific (APAC) region?
About us at Populous

At Populous, our teams design the places where people love to be together. We are a unique global company built on the philosophy and power of drawing large groups of people together to have incredible experiences – all achieved through not only having the world’s best designers, but an equally incredible support team around them.

We have designed iconic projects all over the world that encompass stadia, convention and exhibition centres, airports, integrated resorts, high performance training facilities, e-sports and entertainment arenas, and mixed-use venues. At our core, we are urban designers with a true focus on user experience, creating civic infrastructure that brings whole communities together for amazing experiences, all with a sustainable design approach and ethos. See more about our world-class projects and commitment to sustainable design at populous.com.
What are we looking for?

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be involved on a unique high-profile project in Seoul, Korea. Based in Seoul, the ideal candidate will be passionate, hardworking, and a team player. The candidate will work under the guidance of experienced architects on a complex public private partnership project at SD & DD stage. They will also get the chance to work with colleagues from around the globe on exciting civic, public, and sports projects in Korea and APAC.

1. At least 3 years working experience in architecture
2. Fluent Korean and good or high level or fluent English.
3. Strong Architectural design skills (Concept design, 3d modelling, visualization, graphic and report)
4. Rhino skill and Grasshopper parametric design
5. An eye for design.
6. Able to perform under pressure.
7. Organized and rigorous.
8. Willing to put in the hours, when necessary, of their own will as a team player.

Why Populous stands out from the rest
We don’t consider ourselves just another architecture and design company. At Populous, we know that our strength comes from our diversity. Our APAC team represent over 35 different nationalities from all walks of life. We actively celebrate these cultures and are committed to creating a connected team culture that embraces and supports this. We are a truly global company, with offices and projects located throughout the APAC region – which means endless opportunities, development and adventures.

We, of course, also provide industry leading salary packages, very flexible working arrangements based on individual circumstances, benefits and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities, including in-house leadership development pathways and technical knowledge sharing workshops. Whatever you need to help succeed in your role, we’ll work with you to make it happen!
Finally, we also fully understand that work is only a portion of our lives and that our team have commitments, hobbies and interests outside of work. To support this, we offer benefits which enable a healthy balance between work and life, and include things like a wide range of extended paid leave entitlements, industry leading support services for various stages of life and flexible working arrangements that cater for individual circumstances, just to name a few.
Want to see what it’s all about?

Yes, we want highly skilled people. That’s a given. But more importantly, we want people who embody our values, are truly energised by the work we do, that want to be involved in the awesome initiatives we are developing and, most importantly, who bring fun to our work environment and culture.
If you would like to have a chat to us about being our newest team member working on one of the biggest projects in the world, then feel free to send your CV and portfolio through to us. We really look forward to chatting to you very soon!