Basha-Franklin is seeking a mid-level technical designer to join its London studio.
This is an opportunity to work on some of London’s most ambitious workplace, hospitality and mixed use projects within a highly design led, multi disciplinary studio that believes technical excellence and creative ambition should never be separated.
We are looking for someone who cares deeply about craft, detail, materiality and how things are actually put together. Someone who enjoys solving complex problems, collaborating with talented designers and makers, and translating strong ideas into intelligent, buildable architecture and interiors.
About Basha-Franklin
Basha-Franklin is an award winning architecture and interior design studio known for delivering highly crafted, commercially intelligent environments for developers, investors and occupiers.
Our work spans workplace, hospitality and mixed use sectors, with projects ranging from large scale repositioning schemes to highly bespoke headquarters and premium retrofit environments.
We believe the best projects come from genuine collaboration between architecture, interiors, brand, art, landscape and specialist makers. We care about creating meaningful places that perform commercially, culturally and environmentally.
We are passionate about sustainability, adaptive reuse and thoughtful design that leaves a positive long term impact on people and planet.
The role
We are looking for a technically strong and design aware individual with experience delivering complex commercial and workplace projects in the UK.
You will play an important role within project teams across RIBA Stages 3 to 6, contributing to technical coordination, detailing, consultant collaboration and site delivery while maintaining the integrity of the design vision throughout the process.
This role would suit someone who enjoys both design thinking and technical problem solving equally.
What we are looking for
Essential:
- RIBA Part 2, Part 3 or equivalent qualification in Architecture or Interior Design
- minimum four years’ post qualification professional experience in the UK
- strong understanding of current UK Building Regulations and statutory requirements
- proven experience on commercial workplace or refurbishment projects in London
- experience across RIBA Stages 3 to 6
- excellent technical detailing and drawing package production skills
- site and construction stage experience through to practical completion
- experience coordinating structural, MEP and specialist consultant information
- experience producing schedules and NBS specifications
- strong communication and presentation skills
- confidence participating in client, consultant and contractor meetings
- right to work in the UK
Software:
- ArchiCAD or Revit experience essential
- strong 2D and 3D BIM workflow capability
- Adobe Creative Suite
- SketchUp
- NBS Chorus
Experience with ArchiCAD is advantageous, although training will be provided for the right candidate.
Who you are
You are curious, collaborative and highly motivated.
You care about quality and precision, but also understand the importance of commercial awareness, programme and delivery.
You enjoy researching materials, exploring innovative detailing and pushing projects beyond the expected.
You are comfortable contributing ideas creatively while also being rigorous technically.
Most importantly, you are someone who wants to be part of a studio culture built around collaboration, trust, ambition and continuous learning.
What we offer:
- opportunity to work on high profile, design led projects across London
- a collaborative multi disciplinary studio environment
- direct client exposure and responsibility
- career progression and professional development
- exposure to both architecture and interiors at a high level
- a supportive and ambitious team culture
- competitive salary dependent on experience
Please submit a CV, cover letter and portfolio including examples of technical detailing, drawing packages, 3D work and sketches.
All applications will be treated confidentially.
Basha-Franklin is an equal opportunities employer.
