Senior Designer – Shanghai

UNS · Shanghai, Shanghai Shi, China

Company
UNS
Work style
Onsite
Employment
Contract
Location
Shanghai, Shanghai Shi, China
Published
2026-08-14
Source checked
2026-10-28
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About this role

As an international architectural firm, UNStudio is active in the broadest fields of architecture. Our project portfolio covers every aspect of architecture and design, ranging from small to large scale projects, research and theory. The atmosphere within our global offices, especially our UNS Asia offices in Shanghai and Hong Kong, is international, multidisciplinary, design-oriented and ambitious, but also open, non-hierarchical, team-based and friendly, with attention to personal well-being, knowledge development, and career planning. We are currently looking for a Senior Designer to join our Shanghai office, who will provide project management and design leadership for local and international projects. Skills and Requirements: Minimum 7 years or above experience as a designer at a top-tier leading international design firm, working on both competitions and built projects Extensive experience in project management, including planning, execution, and team leadership Excellent conceptual, communication and coordination skills with clients and consultants Strong aesthetic sensibilities and design skills with the ability to develop and implement a design concept from preliminary studies through to construction documentation and detailing Thorough experience carrying out a design from early conceptual through to technical and construction stages Good knowledge of complex geometries and rationalization methods Proficient knowledge of a diversity of typologies, including commercial, residential, and cultural projects Proactive, self-motivated and a good team player with the ability to coach and motivate team members Responsible, accountable, and able to foresee risks and solve conflicts in projects Proficient Knowledge of Rhinoceros, Adobe Creative Suite, etc. (Revit is a plus) Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency in written and spoken Cantonese and Mandarin is preferred Contact: Working conditions are according to local legislation. Benefits follow UNStudio Shanghai standards. Applications consisting of a short cover letter, CV, portfolio (PDF, max.10mb enclosed in the application email), last & expected salary and availability can be sent digitally to Victoria Tian at hr.asia@unstudio.com.

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