Part 2 - Architectural Assistants

PLP is seeking talented, motivated, and enthusiastic Part 2 Architectural Assistants to work in our London-based studio, on short-term contracts basis. 

We have several exciting projects requiring recently qualified Part 2 assistants and an experienced Part 2 with minimum five years’ experience with parametric skills.

Essential experience and skills:
- Previous experience working in a UK architectural practice
- Strong 2D and 3D skills including, Rhino, Revit, MicroStation, Grasshopper and other design communication skills like InDesign, Illustrator would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proactive, team player and willing to work autonomously
- Available to start immediately

All candidates should be eligible to work in the UK.

To apply please send your CV to [email protected] and including ‘Architectural Assistant’ in the subject line.

Storyboard, Edit and Develop video at PLP Architecture, PLP Labs

PLP Architecture seeks an ambitious, intellectually nimble candidate for a new role to storyboard, edit and develop video content for pitches and presentations, both for internal and external communications. This is an opportunity to weave storytelling into our communications to create ideas that engage every audience. Working with new and existing material, the candidate must be able to create outlines and narratives for strategic pitches with a high level of design in 2D and HTML formats. A filmmaker with a passion for the built environment is ideal, but we will consider other profiles.

Strong design sensibility and story-telling skills for physical/digital environments are essential. The successful candidate will work with a multi-disciplinary team to design campaigns in print, digital, motion graphics and videos.

This is a full-time position with benefits, based in our London office. An architectural background is helpful but not essential.

All candidates should be eligible to work in the UK.

To apply please send your CV to [email protected] and include Storytelling in the subject line.

Graphics Assistant at PLP Architecture, PLP Labs

PLP Architecture seeks a talented graphics assistant with a good eye and a passion for detail to support our existing graphics team. The candidate will provide in-house design services creating artwork as required to support a range of internal and external communications and marketing activities. 

The successful candidate will be highly proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Powerpoint and Illustrator, with After Effects/Premier Pro an added bonus. They will work on all aspects of marketing material:  print and digital brochures, PowerPoint presentations, interactive PDF’s, newsletters, emailers, branding, and social media. They will help to maintain the company image library.

Experience and knowledge of website CMS platforms, print production processes, photoshop retouching and the creation of diagrams and infographics from sketches and data is advantageous.

This is a full-time position with benefits, based in our London office. Experience of working in an architectural background is preferred; but not essential.

All candidates should be eligible to work in the UK.

To apply please send your CV to [email protected] and include Graphics Assistant in the subject line.

Design Technology Manager at PLP Architecture, PLP Labs

PLP Architecture seeks an intellectually curious candidate to support and advance the practice’s position at the forefront of applied technology. The candidate will manage existing core information services as well as lead the research and development of emerging systems and technologies.

We are seeking leadership and vision for the practice in all aspects of technology research and CAD delivery, including BIM.  The successful candidate will work with the Senior Management and Project Teams to implement the CAD/BIM process, ensuring that all projects comply with CAD/BIM specific project requirements and latest standards. They will also ensure the implementation of the practice's CAD/BIM protocols in all projects, internal staff training and day-to-day troubleshooting.

This is a full-time position with benefits, based in our London office. An architectural background is preferred; experience in academia is a plus.

All candidates should be eligible to work in the UK.

To apply please send your CV to [email protected] and include Design Technology Manager in the subject line.