The firm Jiakun Architects, founded by Liu Jiakun in 1999, is currently recruiting for positions in Chengdu. The office team actively participates in collaborations, exhibitions, and international exchanges in the field of architecture.
The firm's activities are broad, ranging from project planning and urban design to architectural design, landscaping, interior design, product design, and contemporary art creation. The firm's creations aim to establish a dialogue with reality, honoring tradition and popular wisdom, with a special focus on the harmony between architecture and nature.
Job Requirements
The company is looking for an employee who is meticulous, reliable, and demonstrates curiosity about the fields of architecture, culture, and communication. The selected professional will integrate into daily operations, handle external communication, and participate in various office exchange initiatives.
The designated workplace is Chengdu, China. The ideal profile should possess a bachelor's or higher degree and exhibit characteristics such as being detail-oriented, rigorous, responsible, having a strong ethical sense, and a collaborative spirit. Excellent oral and written proficiency in both Chinese and English is essential, enabling the individual to manage international communications, press relations, and external contacts.
Furthermore, the candidate must maintain a constant interest and passion for architecture, culture, art, and public communication, possess good aesthetic sense, cultural repertoire, and analytical sensitivity. Skill in coordination and planning, clear organization, and great capacity for execution to handle multiple tasks simultaneously are also expected, in addition to mastery of office software and professional tools relevant to the role.
Priority will be given to candidates with a background in humanities, design, arts, or related fields, especially those with study or life experience abroad, or prior media experience.
How to Apply
To apply, interested individuals must state 'Application + [Your Name]' in the email subject line. In the body of the message, it is necessary to briefly explain the reason for interest in working at Jiakun Architects, limiting the explanation to 300 words.
The resume must be sent in Chinese and English, containing personal data, academic and professional history, contact information, and an updated photograph. The PDF file must not exceed 10 MB and must be attached to jobs@jiakun.com; compressed files or download links will not be accepted. Candidates are advised to carefully review the content and formatting before sending, and can contact the same email address if they have any questions.
Additionally, it was mentioned that there are three adorable cats in the office, and it is crucial that candidates do not have a fear or allergy to felines.
Notable Projects
Among the firm's highlight works are the Luyeyuan Stone Sculpture Art Museum, the Shuijingjie Distillery Site Museum, the Suzhou Imperial Brick Museum, and the Grand Canal Hanggang Park (Phase I).