Intermediate Architectural Designer – Shanghai

About the role

NBBJ Shanghai is looking for an Intermediate Architectural Designer to join a collaborative, design‑driven studio. You will support design leadership, help set quality standards, and contribute to projects from concept through construction.

Key responsibilities

• Define and exemplify quality standards through design reviews, mentoring, and open discussions.
• Encourage radical thinking and creativity, leading the studio toward impactful design.
• Provide hands‑on design work for 1‑2 projects, ensuring holistic design continuity.
• Review and critique project work, engaging teams in firm‑wide peer reviews.
• Craft and present compelling design stories to clients and peers.
• Connect with design peers firm‑wide to enhance collaboration and quality.
• Champion the use of the latest design/visualization methods and technologies.
• Collaborate with multiple disciplines for integrated project delivery.

Required profile

• 5–10 years of professional architectural experience; international experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture (B.Arch. or M.Arch.) preferred.
• Architectural licensure is a plus.
• Strong understanding of high‑performance building concepts; LEED accreditation preferred or expected within 18 months.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
• Fluent English; bilingual Mandarin/English preferred.

Required skills

• LEED accreditation
• High‑performance building concepts
• Conceptual design
• Schematic design
• Design visualization tools and methods