MAD currently has offices in Beijing, Los Angeles, Rome and Jiaxing. Over 150 talented, passionate and creative Madders from all over the world are having architecture practices in Americas, Europe and Asia. Our projects include the Harbin Opera House, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, the Quzhou Sports Campus and the Absolute Towers in Mississauga.

For our growing office, we are looking for talents of all levels of experience to join our teams on ambitious projects. As an integral part of our international practice, you will be contributing actively to the development of MAD.

If working with us in the capacities described below excites you, please email your resume and portfolio (in PDF format, size less than 6MB, with clear indication of your role on every project listed) to Beijing office: hr@i-mad.com, Los Angeles office: hr_la@i-mad.com.

Please indicate the position you are applying for, your name, and the channel you see the hiring information in the subject line of your e-mail (ex. Senior Project Architect_Your Name_Channel)

We look forward to hearing from you!

We are seeking Designers/ Architects with 2 to 5 years of experience working in a major international architecture firm. West coast experience, particularly on completed residential, corporate offices, mixed-use developments, and/or large-scale cultural projects, is highly preferred. The position will be based in MAD’s Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate should be extremely professional, possess strong design and communication skills.

1. As an integral part of our international practice, you will be contributing actively to the development of MAD.
2. Within dedicated teams, you will develop project packages that demonstrate clarity, design sensitivity, and a sound understanding of technical feasibility.
3. This position has to be very strong in Concept, high design form, with extremely efficient 3D modeling skill set.
4. You will be involved in the design, architectural, and some technical aspects of projects and their graphic representation through the entire architectural design process.
5. You are a globally-minded individual with an excellent academic background (Bachelor in Architecture or equivalent from an internationally recognized architecture school) and an outgoing, proactive and positive attitude.
6. You have a track record of at least 2 years in-depth post-qualification involvement in leading international architecture firms, as a key contributor to complex large-scale mixed-use, cultural, civic or hospitality projects through all stages of design.
7. You combine strong aesthetic design, has similar design style as MAD, understand MAD’s design philosophy, sensitivity with technical knowledge, and are a clear communicator. You articulate your ideas and concepts precisely, comprehensibly, and in a graphically engaging way.
8. You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment, enjoy contributing to your team, are flexible, and able to set priorities in order to deliver accurately and on time.
9. You are highly skilled in Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD and Adobe CS, with a sound working knowledge of Maya.

Please indicate the position you are applying for in your email subject and send your resume and portfolio as ONE PDF (no larger than 6 Mb) to hr_la@i-mad.com.

We are seeking Intermediate Architects / Intermediate Designers with 5 to 8 years of experience working in a major international architecture firm. West coast experience, particularly on completed residential, corporate offices, mixed-use developments, and/or large-scale cultural projects, is highly preferred. The position will be based in MAD’s Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate should be extremely professional, possess strong design and communication skills, and be able to independently solve problems while receiving technical guidance on unusual or complex issues. The position may require supervision over a small staff of designers.

Requirements:

1. Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
2. Have 5 to 8 years of progressively responsible project experience working for a major international architecture firm.
3. Have expertise in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Maxwell, and Adobe Creative Suite.
4. Have experience on completed residential, corporate office &/ large-scale cultural projects, from SD to completion.
5. Have strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to understand MAD’s design intent and transcribe sketches/ideas/concepts to 3D models and 2D drawings.
6. Have extensive experience in SD, DD, and CD drawings and procedures, particularly on working details and the planning/design/coordination of large, complex projects.
7. Be legally authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities:

1. Produce drawings and models to support the Project Manager and design team. Supervise and coach Junior Designers to ensure the overall design quality, scheduling, and execution standards are met.
2. Independently solve and communicate working drawing details throughout the design phases, with a focus on preserving MAD’s design intent throughout the DD and CD phases.
3. Work closely with Executive Architects, Consultants, and the design team to resolve problems on complex projects, while receiving guidance from Senior Associates and Partners.
4. Balance a fast-paced work environment and execute obstacles and tight deadlines with a positive attitude. The candidate should be highly reliable, outgoing, a strong communicator, and able to manage multiple projects as required.

Please indicate the position you are applying for in your email subject and send your resume and portfolio as ONE PDF (no larger than 6 Mb) to hr_la@i-mad.com.

-Senior Designer

The opportunity for you:

1. You will be involved in the design, architectural and technical aspects as well as parts of the overall project management through the entire design process from concept to constructed reality.
2. You will develop, represent and communicate project packages internally and externally with clarity, design sensitivity, and a sound understanding of technical feasibility.
3. You will be offered the opportunity to take on a key role in the design and project development within MAD.

Key Skills to Success:

1. You are a globally-minded individual with a proactive, positive attitude. You have an excellent academic background (BArch/MArch Degree or equivalent required).
2. You have worked for at least 10 years in-depth, post-qualification leading international architecture firms, have succeeded as a Senior Designer, and have profound team management experience on a series of complex large-scale mixed-use, cultural, civic and hospitality projects through all stages of design to construction.
3. You combine strong aesthetic design sensitivity with thorough technical knowledge and managerial experience, and are a clear and precise communicator.
4. You bring extensive expertise in construction drawing and detailing, are well versed in building systems and materials, and demonstrate a profound knowledge of practice and industry standards and codes.
5. You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, enjoy imparting your knowledge and contributing to multiple teams, and have exemplary time management and delivery skills.
6. You are skilled in AutoCAD, and possess working knowledge of Rhino, ideally also of Maya. You are fluent in English, with business level Mandarin and other business level language skills a plus.

-Senior Technical Architect

The opportunity for you:

1. You will be involved in the architectural and technical aspects as well as parts of the overall project management through the entire design process from concept to constructed reality.
2. You will introduce and communicate innovative technical design solutions internally and externally with clarity, design sensitivity, and a sound understanding of applicability, and develop them into details fit for construction.
3. You will be offered the opportunity to advance our technical quality standards and take on a key role in the project development within MAD.

Key Skills to Success:

1. You are a globally-minded individual with a proactive, positive attitude. You have an excellent academic background (BArch/MArch Degree or equivalent required).
2. You have worked for at least 10 years in-depth, post-qualification leading international architecture firms, and have succeeded as a Technical Architect or Advisor, and have profound team management experience on a series of complex large-scale mixed-use, cultural, civic and hospitality projects through all stages of design to construction.
3. You combine strong aesthetic design sensitivity with thorough technical knowledge and construction experience.
4. You are able to synergise ambitious architectural concepts and sound technical solutions, and are a clear and precise communicator.
5. You bring extensive expertise in construction drawing and detailing, are well versed in building systems, materials and products, and demonstrate a profound knowledge of practice and industry standards and codes, and are interested in technical advancement and innovation.
6. You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, enjoy imparting your knowledge and contributing to multiple teams, and have exemplary time management and delivery skills.
7. You are skilled in AutoCAD, and possess working knowledge of Rhino, ideally also of Maya. You are fluent in English, with business level Mandarin and other business level language skills a plus.

The opportunity for you:

1. You will be involved in the design, architectural, and technical aspects of projects and their graphic representation through the entire design process from concept to construction.
2. Within dedicated teams, you will develop project packages that demonstrate clarity, design sensitivity, and a sound understanding of technical feasibility.
3. As an integral part of our international practice, you will be contributing actively to the development of MAD.

Key Skills to Success:

1. You are a globally-minded individual with a proactive, positive attitude. You have an excellent academic background (BArch/MArch Degree or equivalent required).
2. You have worked for at least 5 years in-depth, post-qualification leading international architecture firms, and have succeeded as a leader or core member to complex large-scale mixed-use, cultural, civic or hospitality projects through all stages of design.
3. You combine strong aesthetic design sensitivity with technical knowledge and are a clear communicator. You articulate your ideas and concepts precisely, comprehensibly, and in a graphically engaging way.
4. You have working knowledge of architectural drawing and detailing, and demonstrate clear understanding of building systems and materials as well as practice and industry standards and codes.
5. You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, enjoy contributing to your team, are flexible, and able to set priorities in order to deliver accurately and on time.
6. You are highly skilled in AutoCAD, Rhino and Adobe CS, with a sound working knowledge of Maya and Revit a plus. You are fluent in English, with business level Mandarin and other business level language skills a plus.

The opportunity for you:

1. You will be involved in the design, architectural, and technical aspects of projects and their graphic representation through the entire design process from concept to construction.
2. Within dedicated teams, you will develop project packages that demonstrate clarity, design sensitivity, and a sound understanding of technical feasibility.
3. As an integral part of our international practice, you will be contributing actively to the development of MAD.

Key Skills to Success:

1. You are a globally-minded individual with a proactive, positive attitude. You have an excellent academic background (BArch/MArch Degree or equivalent required).
2. You have worked for at least 3 years in-depth, post-qualification leading international architecture firms, and have succeeded as a key contributor to complex large-scale mixed-use, cultural, civic or hospitality projects through all stages of design.
3. You combine strong aesthetic design sensitivity with technical knowledge and are a clear communicator. You articulate your ideas and concepts precisely, comprehensibly, and in a graphically engaging way.
4. You have working knowledge of architectural drawing and detailing, and demonstrate clear understanding of building systems and materials as well as practice and industry standards and codes.
5. You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, enjoy contributing to your team, are flexible, and able to set priorities in order to deliver accurately and on time.
6. You are highly skilled in AutoCAD, Rhino, Maya and Adobe CS, with a sound working knowledge of Revit a plus. You are fluent in English, with business level Mandarin and other business level language skills a plus.

The opportunity for you:

1. You will be involved in the design, architectural, and technical aspects of projects and their model and graphic representation through the architectural design process from concept onwards.
2. Within dedicated teams, you will help develop project packages that demonstrate clarity and design sensitivity.

Key Skills to Success

1. You are a globally-minded individual, majored in Architecture or equivalent at an internationally recognized architecture school. You have an inquisitive and outgoing personality and a proactive and positive attitude.
2. You combine strong aesthetic design sensitivity with an understanding of architectural production, and are a clear communicator. You articulate your tasks and concepts precisely, comprehensibly, and in a graphically engaging way.
3. You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, enjoy contributing to your team, are flexible, and able to set priorities in order to deliver accurately and on time.
4. You are highly skilled in AutoCAD, Rhino and Adobe CS, ideally with a working knowledge of Maya. English fluency is a key requirement, with business level Mandarin and other business level language skills a plus.
5. You are available for a minimum of 4 months continuously.

For our growing Beijing studio, we are looking for Landscape Designers of all levels of experience to join our talented teams on the integration of innovative landscape concepts in our ambitious urban and architecture projects.  

You will be involved in the design, architectural, and technical aspects of projects and their graphic representation through the entire architectural design process from concept to construction.

Within dedicated teams, you will develop landscape packages that demonstrate clarity, design sensitivity, and a sound understanding of technical feasibility.

As an integral part of our international practice, you will be contributing actively to the development of MAD.

You are a globally-minded individual with an excellent academic background (Bachelor in Landscape Architecture / Landscape design or a related field of study from an internationally recognized school) and an outgoing, proactive and positive attitude.

You have a track record of at least 2 years in-depth post-qualification involvement in leading international architecture or landscape design firms, as a key contributor to the landscape design of complex large-scale mixed-use, cultural, civic or sports projects through all stages of design to construction.

You combine strong aesthetic design sensitivity with technical awareness, and are a clear communicator.

You articulate your ideas and tasks concepts precisely, comprehensibly, and in a graphically engaging way.

You demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of plants and planting design, including landform design, hardscape, and water features, as well as relevant practice and industry standards and codes.

You have sound knowledge of architectural and landscape drawing and detailing, and are proficient in the preparation of surveying landscape work, the assessment of environmental impact based on proposed design.

You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment, enjoy contributing to your team, are flexible, and able to set priorities in order to deliver accurately and on time.

You are highly skilled in AutoCAD and Adobe CS, with a working knowledge of Rhino and Revit. English fluency is a key requirement, with business level Mandarin and other business level language skills a plus.

Requirements:

          * bachelor’s degree, or higher, in architecture
          * a minimum of ten years working in a leading, international architecture firm, including
             demonstrated success as a senior project manager/architect on a range of architectural
             project types
          * experience working on large-scale civic/cultural projects, and have been involved in a
             minimum of three under construction/completed projects – from schematic design
             to construction design (please be specific about your role on these projects in your
             portfolio)

Professional and Personal Skills:

          * expertise in construction drawings and construction details
          * strong understanding of building systems and materials
          * demonstrate strong knowledge of codes, practice standards, and industry
             expectations
          * highly skilled in AutoCAD, with a working knowledge of Maya, Revit and Rhino
          * Positive energy; with an ability to accelerate the communication and efficiency
             between clients, collaborators, consultants, and partners
          * experience successfully managing a multidisciplinary team through effective
             leadership and motivation; and, has a strong capacity to develop and co-ordinate
             strategies to ensure that their team reaches the goals and high-quality levels of
             production required to meet project milestones
          * highly organized and efficient, able to multi-task through tight deadlines in a
             fast-paced environment, and is a strong team leader

How to apply:

Candidates should send their resume and portfolio in PDF format (max. 6MB) to: 
hr@i-mad.com

Please indicate the position you are applying for in the email subject line.