Junior Architect

About DKO:

We are a celebrated, multidisciplinary design practice with a team of over 280 professionals across six studios in Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. Our portfolio includes diverse projects such as bespoke residences, luxury hotels, innovative hospitality and workplace interiors, urban design, large-scale master planning, and landscape architecture. At DKO, our workplace culture is shaped by our core values, fostering a safe, inclusive, and diverse environment where our people can excel.

The Role:

We’re looking for an experienced Junior Architect to join our Ho Chi Minh City team. You will be responsible for bringing architectural concepts to life whilst considering technical functionality.

Duties include:

• Develop concept designs by both hand and CAD application
• Interpret and apply regulatory and statutory framework to work
• With the team, determine client requirements for building projects
• Under guidance, develop and present client proposals and project updates
• Perform site visits to ensure work is done according to architectural plans
• Work with the team to undertake feasibility studies, identifying site constraints and opportunities
• Contribute to construction documentation packages
• Preparing accurate, consistent architectural drawings as part of a small working team
• Receiving and understanding detailed markup from project architects and ensuring accurate and careful implementation
• Taking responsibility for the drawings, being aware of any problems or mistakes
• Working well with team members in a relaxed but professional environment
• Manage your own time to complete tasks to deadline, or communicate any issues

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelors’ degree in Architecture
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in an architectural studio environment
• Good communication skills in English and Vietnamese
• Proficiency in CAD software (DKO uses ArchiCAD)
• Good drafting and graphic presentation skills
• Solid communication, whether written, visual, or verbal

What We Offer:

• Work in an award-winning studio with a focus on equity and inclusion
• Work in a friendly, supportive, fun and creative team environment
• Opportunities for career progression
• Exposure to projects across Australia and Southeast Asia
• Professional memberships
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• Wellness initiatives and social events
• Generous parental leave policy

Application Requirements

• When applying for this job, please provide a Cover Letter, CV and Portfolio. You can email [email protected] with the role and studio in the subject line.