We are looking for senior architects to join our Shanghai studio to work on a variety of exciting new projects.

Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated architect with at least 10 years of experience? Are you passionate about design? And can transform conceptual ideas into well organized and detailed buildings, lead a team and is generally a happy person, we would love to hear from you!

Experience in Asia or a strong desire to be part of the fast paced and sometimes crazy market in China is a must.

Submit your resume and portfolio in pdf format to hr@aim-architecture.com

招聘职位 | Job Position

O Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager to join our visionary team and drive growth by building lasting client relationships and uncovering new opportunities.

Your Role
Reporting to the Studio Director and Owners, the Business Development Manager plays a key role in expanding our client base, elevating our brand presence, and supporting our creative team’s growth by aligning strategic business efforts with our design goals.

Key Responsibilities
1. Strategy & Planning
· Develop and execute annual business development strategies aligned with sales and marketing goals.
· Forecast potential sales and receivables to support year-end budgeting.
· Identify growth opportunities in key sectors: hospitality, retail, and cultural design.
2. Market Research & Lead Generation
· Conduct market and competitor research to inform BD strategies.
· Identify and qualify leads via events, networking, and digital platforms.
· Build a dynamic pipeline of opportunities in interior design and architecture.
3. Client Relationship Management
· Build deep client relationships based on trust, service, and creative alignment.
· Regularly engage with clients, organize meetings/lunches, and gather feedback.
· Maintain an updated CRM and follow up on all touchpoints.
4. Sales & Contract Management
· Craft and present proposals, pitches, and contracts tailored to client needs.
· Collaborate with directors to define contract terms and ensure profitability.
· Track BD inquiries and assess new opportunities for strategic fit.
5. Client Mediation & Project Support
· Help manage expectations and communications between clients and design teams.
· Support timely receivables and protect contractual/financial interests.
· Assist in translation and negotiation for clarity and alignment.
6. Team Development
· Mentor junior team members in client servicing and business practices.
· Encourage ownership of targeted client segments.
· Help nurture a proactive, client-centric studio culture.

Requirements:
✔️ 5+ years in business development, preferably in architecture/interior design
✔️ Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
✔️ Strategic thinker with a passion for design and client service
✔️ Fluent in English; Mandarin is a plus
✔️ Good negotiation and decision-making skills

O Business Development position

At Aim we are very aware of our impact through design, the influence and change it can enable on society. But our ambition is never-ending, and the world is huge. We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic business developer to help us extend this global reach, through discovery and exploration of new and untapped opportunities.

Report to: Business Manager / Business Director

Key Responsibilities
1.Deeply understand AIM’s identity, vision, and future goals.
2.Drive and manage our business development pipeline with energy and care.
3.Identify industry trends, client needs, and market shifts — and convert insights into opportunities.
4.Research untapped markets and strategic partnerships.
5.Assist in preparing bids, proposals, and compelling presentations.
6.Collaborate on drafting contracts and tracking billing with the accounts team.

Requirements:
✔️ Proven 2 years’ experience working in business development
✔️ Fluent in both mandarin Chinese and English – both written and spoken.
✔️ Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or architecture
✔️ Good communication skills, verbal and written.
✔️ Good analytical, problem-solving and organization skills.
✔️ Strong business acumen.
✔️ A positive attitude, proactive and self-motivated. Work with enthusiasm and ambition.
✔️ Good sense of design aesthetic and detail orientated

O Interior Designer Position

Report to: Business Manager / Business Director

Key Responsibilities
· Actively part take in concept brainstorming and discussion by contributing concept ideas, research materials and design studies
· Attend site visit, take measurements and produce CAD drawings if necessary in order to help project leaders to better understand the spatial arrangement
· Produce 3D models and relevant slides to help the compilation of concept presentations
· Help modify and improve 3D models during SD stage
· Produce accurate, professional and detailed design drawings for SD and DD packages.
· Help produce hand sketches when necessary
· Guide renderers to produce renderings to better present final designs
· Propose, source and prepare materials boards
· Work with suppliers to work out cost estimate for materials if necessary
· Prepare bidding documents according to CAD drawings if necessary
· Based on understanding and instruction of Project Architects and Design Principals, lead and manage physical model building process if necessary
· Inspect construction sites on a regular basis and answer basic build questions
· Provide design solutions and manage revision of drawings when technical, sourcing, regulatory and/or budgetary issues arise
· Help keep an eye on T1 designers on drawing quality and accuracy

Requirements:
✔️5+ years of work experience or display beyond-work-experience ability in concept AND drawings
✔️Ability to work independently
✔️Demonstration of maturity at work, ability to express oneself and ability to grasp concept/design narrative within AIM
✔️Good site experience (at least 2 built projects) or display of exceptional common sense on site
✔️Good command of both English and Chinese
✔️Excellent command of all important software i.e. SU, CAD, Rhino and Photoshop (a plus)

O T2 DESIGNER/ARCHITECT

Report to: Project Architect

Job Descriptions:
· Actively part take in concept brainstorming and discussion by contributing concept ideas, research materials and design studies
· Attend site visit, take measurements and produce CAD drawings if necessary in order to help project leaders to better understand the spatial arrangement
· Produce 3D models and relevant slides to help the compilation of concept presentations
· Help modify and improve 3D models during SD stage
· Produce accurate, professional and detailed design drawings for SD and DD packages.
· Help produce hand sketches when necessary
· Guide renderers to produce renderings to better present final designs
· Propose, source and prepare materials boards
· Work with suppliers to work out cost estimate for materials if necessary
· Prepare bidding documents according to CAD drawings if necessary
· Based on understanding and instruction of Project Architects and Design Principals, lead and manage physical model building process if necessary
· Inspect construction sites on a regular basis and answer basic build questions
· Provide design solutions and manage revision of drawings when technical, sourcing, regulatory and/or budgetary issues arise
· Help keep an eye on T1 designers on drawing quality and accuracy

Basic Requirements:
· 6 years of work experience or display beyond-work-experience ability in concept AND drawings
· Ability to work independently
· Demonstration of maturity at work, ability to express oneself and ability to grasp concept/design narrative within AIM
· Good site experience (at least 2 built projects) or display of exceptional common sense on site
· Good command of both English and Chinese
· Excellent command of all important software i.e. SU, CAD, Rhino and Photoshop (a plus)

Must meet at least 5 of the criteria above.

O Project Interior Designer (Team Leaders)

Report to: Design Principals / Studio Director

Overall management of project including design quality from design to finish, client satisfaction and project finances.

Job Descriptions:
· Contribute to concept development for projects by producing design ideas and design direction which cohere to the AIM design language
· Guide team members to research and produce mood reference, visual materials and material samples
· Design and produce master plan, necessary studies, drawings and 3D models
· Delegate tasks, manage work efficiency and QC design quality among team throughout projects with particular attention to build feasibility, accuracy and well thought through details
· Lead & manage presentation deck preparation by determining the elements that need to be included and the standard of these elements
· Host and prepare for client meetings and design discussions
· Work with project manager and business manager to maintain precise communication with clients on schedule of deliverables, change of design programs and other important issues
· Provide design solutions to team members when technical/design issues occur
· Work closely with the project manager to ensure technical feasibility and cost viability of the design
· Manage build process and minor design revisions during build process to ensure design coherence and operational feasibility of the project
· Help cultivate and groom team members in terms of design and work efficiency
· Proactively reach out to clients to build relationship and ensure repeat business
· Participate and proactively reach out to AM to think about marketing opportunities for the involved projects

Basic Requirements:
· Minimum BSc degree (or equivalent) in architecture design or interior design. Fluent in English and proficiency in Mandarin would be a bonus.
· Minimum 12 years of work experience and 3 of which in management or project leading positions in Asia/China.
· Familiar with the architecture and interior design industry practices in China. Possess at least 2 architecture project experiences from concept, design, construction to completion. On site experience is essential.
· Ability to conceptualize design ideas and materialize the ideas into detailed and professional drawings
· Possess good understanding of design principles and philosophies
· Possess a good sense of style, taste and beauty
· Well travelled and is in tune with the latest trends in the design world (all designs not just architectural design)
· Extremely organized with ability to multi-task under pressure
· Possess leadership and certain management skills
· Ability to present and articulate ideas and concepts passionately and professionally
· Curious, passionate about design, diligent with details and is a team player

公司简介 | About Us

Founded by Wendy Saunders and Vincent de Graaf in 2005, AIM Architecture is an award-winning studio, located in Shanghai, with an international team of 35 architects and interior designers who work on a large variety of projects in China and beyond.

Our work is inspired by its context and the fine line between vision and practicality. The journey from concept to final product is made with attention, devotion to quality and an ability to see small details within the bigger picture. With 13 years in shanghai, we understand the complexity of building in Asia. And having gained experience in the different scales of design, architecture and urban planning. We have come to appreciate projects where we can combine all these aspects. Collaborative across different fields, resulting in more complete and integrated projects.

At AIM, process is part of the purpose.

AIM恺慕建筑设计事务所由Wendy Saunders和Vincent de Graaf于2005年成立并屡次获得多个国内国际建筑大奖。目前事务所所位于上海，拥有约35人左右的建筑设计师和室内设计师团队，设计项目覆盖中国全境以及境外。

AIM的设计作品充分考虑项目所在的环境，兼顾设计愿景和可操作性。从设计理念到最终成果，每个环节的质量都有严格把关，全局与细节并重。在上海的13年设计经验让我们体认到亚洲建造过程的复杂性，也让我们有机会承接各种尺度的室内、建筑和城市规划。如今，我们对能够将各领域融合于一体的综合性项目产生了浓厚兴趣。在各建筑分野中跨界，有利于创作出更为完整与协调的作品。对AIM而言，过程亦是目的。

公司项目 | Projects

▽ Fushengyu Resort spa building 浮生御度假酒店spa楼

▽ Jiaxing Island in collaboration with MORE Architecture “嘉兴岛”（与MORE建筑设计事务所合作）

▽ Sri Lanka K House Hotel 斯里兰卡K House 别墅酒店

▽ SOHO Guanghua 3Q 光华路SOHO 3Q （点此查看更多）

▽ Cohost West Bund 后社·西岸（点此查看更多）

▽ HARMAY Hong Kong 话梅香港

Office Environment | 办公环境

Contact | 联系方式

hr@aim-architecture.com
http://aim-architecture.com/
5F, No.77 FEN YANG ROAD, SHANGHAI，200031
T +8621 6380 5995
上海市徐汇区汾阳路77号安盛商务楼5楼
邮编 20031

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