ByOthers is seeking an architectural assistant to join its team in London.

Join a small, design-led studio in Peckham working across the arts, community projects, small sites and country estates – with real responsibility from day one.

ByOthers is seeking a talented Part 2 architectural assistant with two to four years’ experience to join its team in London.

We are a design-led practice working across the arts, community projects, small sites and country estates. Our work ranges from creative collaborations and cultural spaces to inventive housing, one-off dwellings and listed buildings. We’re particularly interested in retrofit and sustainability-led design, and in projects that require careful thinking, resourcefulness and a strong design voice.

We’re a small, collaborative studio. No egos, no passengers. Everyone contributes, everyone learns, and everyone helps shape both projects and the direction of the practice.

About the role

You’ll be involved across all stages of projects, from early feasibility and concept design through to planning and delivery. This is not a production role – you’ll be expected to think, test ideas and take responsibility.

Current work includes:

arts and cultural projects
community-led schemes
small site housing and infill developments
projects within country estates and sensitive rural settings
retrofit and sustainability-focused schemes

About you

We’re looking for someone curious, proactive and genuinely interested in architecture beyond the surface.

You should be:

a confident and thoughtful designer
self-motivated and able to take initiative
comfortable working across multiple projects
interested in sustainability, reuse and low-impact design
interested in the arts and creative collaboration
keen to be part of a growing practice, not just employed by one

You’ll be involved in client meetings, design discussions and project decision-making from the outset.

Key skills:

strong design ability from concept through to developed proposals
ability to test ideas through sketching, modelling and iteration
clear communication and presentation skills
confidence working independently and within a team
strong organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines

Required experience:

Part 2 qualification (UK or equivalent)
experience in a UK-based practice
strong proficiency in Rhinoceros 3D and AutoCAD (essential)
experience with Adobe Suite
understanding of UK planning processes
excellent spoken and written English

What we offer:

flexible working hours
work from home Fridays
relaxed, friendly studio in Peckham
collaborative working environment
real responsibility and project ownership
competitive salary (dependent on experience)

Application

Please submit a CV and portfolio.

We will begin interviewing from 27 April and are looking to appoint quickly. We’re keen to move fast, but not at the expense of finding the right person.

We’re more interested in how you think than what you’ve worked on – show us your process as well as your outcomes.

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