Design-Led Newly Qualified Architect

Company: Ignis Partners
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Location: London
Job Description:

Design-Led Part II Architectural Assistant / Newly Qualified Architect

Central London | £32,000 – £42,000 (DOE) | Permanent | Hybrid Working

About the Practice

Our client is a small, highly respected design-led architecture studio based in Central London. With a team of around 10 people, the practice delivers carefully crafted residential, mixed-use, commercial, co-living and heritage projects, with a strong emphasis on contextual architecture, materiality and timeless design quality.

Working across all RIBA stages, the studio offers excellent exposure from concept through to delivery within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Role

We are seeking either a highly design-focused Part II Architectural Assistant or a Newly Qualified Architect (0–2 years post-Part 3 experience).

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about design and presentation, and wants to develop within a practice where portfolio quality, creativity and visual communication are genuinely valued.

Key Requirements

Essential

  • Strong design-led portfolio demonstrating excellent architectural thinking
  • Outstanding visual communication and presentation skills
  • Advanced SketchUp skills
  • Strong V-Ray visualisation and rendering capability
  • Good Photoshop and post-production skills
  • Experience working on residential, mixed-use, commercial and/or heritage projects
  • Strong communication and collaborative working skills

Beneficial

  • Revit experience
  • MicroStation experience (training can be provided)
  • Understanding of UK Planning and Building Regulations
  • Experience across RIBA Stages 3–4

Why Apply?

  • Work across all RIBA stages
  • Exposure to a wide variety of project types and scales
  • Strong mentorship from senior team members
  • Hybrid working
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Annual office trip and studio socials
  • Long-term development within a growing practice

Please note: Portfolio quality will be a key factor in the selection process. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available.

To apply, please send your CV and portfolio to:

Posted: June 1st, 2026