PLP Architecture is seeking a strategic designer to join its team in London.
The candidate will be working on projects across the built environment (urban, architectural, workplace and product thinking).
Role
We are seeking a strategic, design-led built environment designer to join our studio and work as a thinking team member on projects across product, workplace, architecture, and urban design.
This role is for someone who enjoys working at the front end of projects – helping to frame problems, position ideas, research trends, and develop concepts across different scales.
Design is used here as a strategic tool, whether the outcome is a product, a workplace model, a building, or a broader spatial framework
Key responsibilities:
- work with senior designers and strategists to frame project challenges and early-stage briefs
- support project positioning, helping shape narratives and strategic direction
- carry out trend and precedent research and translate insights into design ideas
- contribute to product and concept ideation across different project types
- explore ideas across scales — from products and interiors to buildings and districts
- communicate thinking clearly through diagrams, drawings, and presentations
- take ownership of defined ideas or workstreams and help drive them to clarity
- think strategically and spatially, and are comfortable working across scales
- enthusiasm for ambiguity and early-stage problem-solving
- curious, analytical, and are interested in future trends and behaviours
Skills and experience
Essential:
- background in architecture, urban design or a related built-environment field
- typically, three to six years of relevant experience
- strong interest in built-environment strategy and early-stage design
- ability to combine research, critical thinking, and visual communication
- proficiency in Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite
Desirable:
- experience at early concept or strategy stages
- exposure to a wide range of project types (workplace, urban, product, etc.)
- familiarity with computational design tools (e.g. Grasshopper or similar)
- interest in digital, computational, or AI-assisted design tools
Attitude and culture fit:
- sees themselves as a thinking team member, not just a task deliverer
- takes ownership and responsibility for ideas
- collaborative, curious, and confident in discussion
- comfortable challenging assumptions constructively
About the company:
- be part of an internationally respected studio that represents 37 nationalities and speaks 45 languages
- great studio environment with a very friendly atmosphere to work in
- large, international, established practice of 100+ team members
- modern office space
- excellent transport links in the heart of London
- excellent benefits package including private healthcare, healthcare cash plan and pension scheme
Please send a covering letter, CV and samples of your work ((maximum 10MB) to careers@plparchitecture.com and include ‘strategic designer’ in the subject line.
All Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
This is a full-time permanent position with benefits, based in our London office. All candidates should be eligible to work in the UK.
PLP is an equal opportunity employer.
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