Junior Architect

Role & responsib

Role & Responsibilities

• Prepare complete architectural and working drawing dockets for retail stores based on design concepts, site measurements and project requirements.
• Develop detailed layout plans, furniture layouts, sections, elevations and construction details for retail interiors.
• Prepare coordinated electrical, lighting, HVAC and other MEP drawings required for execution at site.
• Prepare detailed BOQs, quantity take-offs and material specifications based on approved drawings.
• Translate design concepts into accurate and practical execution/working drawings suitable for contractors and site teams.
• Coordinate architectural drawings with structural, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and other MEP requirements.
• Incorporate design revisions and client/site comments and issue updated drawing sets.
• Ensure drawings are accurate, properly dimensioned, coordinated and follow the company's drawing standards.
• Review site conditions and existing measurements and incorporate them accurately into drawings.
• Maintain proper drawing numbering, revisions, documentation and drawing registers.
• Ensure timely completion and issuance of drawing dockets as per project schedules.
• Ability to handle multiple retail projects simultaneously and work within tight deadlines.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong hands-on experience in AutoCAD is essential.
• Candidate should be able to independently prepare a complete retail store drawing docket from basic design information/site measurements to final execution drawings.
• Good understanding of retail planning, space planning, construction detailing and interior execution.
• Must be comfortable preparing:
• Layout plans
• Furniture layouts
• Sections & elevations
• Ceiling plans
• Lighting layouts
• Electrical layouts
• HVAC layouts
• Plumbing layouts
• Construction details
• BOQs and quantity take-offs
• Should have a practical understanding of building materials, finishes, furniture, lighting, electrical and HVAC coordination.
• Ability to read and understand architectural, structural and MEP drawings.
• Good knowledge of dimensions, levels, site conditions and construction methods.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify drawing coordination and execution issues before drawings are issued.
• Should be able to work independently with minimal supervision and take ownership of drawing deliverables.
• Good communication and coordination skills with architects, designers, contractors, vendors and site teams.
• Candidates with experience in retail roll-outs / multi-location retail projects will be preferred.
• Knowledge of SketchUp, Photoshop, Revit or other drafting/design software will be an added advantage.