Architectural Designer

Location: Hanoi, Vietnam

Industry: Construction / Industrial Facilities

Position Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

1 Architectural Design

• Develop architectural concepts and schematic designs for industrial construction projects.

• Prepare architectural drawings, plans, and documentation for design proposals and construction.

• Coordinate with structural, MEP, and other relevant disciplines to ensure design integration.

• Ensure compliance with Vietnamese building codes (QCVN), zoning regulations, and fire safety standards.

• Attend client meetings and present design ideas in English or Vietnamese.

• Make design adjustments based on feedback from clients and internal teams.

• Provide design direction and supervision to CAD operators and junior designers.

2 Technical & Functional Planning

• Independently gather basic project requirements (e.g., room sizes, number of workers, gender ratio).

• Understand manufacturing processes and anticipate necessary equipment and building features (e.g., exhaust systems for metal processing).

• Estimate and plan functional elements such as shutter quantity, delivery positions, and widths.

• Create initial sketches and traffic flow diagrams by hand (CAD not required at this stage).

• Coordinate with structural and MEP designers to ensure design consistency.

3 Project Management & Team Coordination

• Organize and lead a small design team.

• Guide the team to complete basic design drawings within 1 week and detailed design within 1.5 weeks (total ~2.5 weeks).

• Communicate and share design updates with internal teams and clients.• Participate in design meetings conducted in English and provide clear

• instructions to team members. 

Requirements Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture or a related field.

• Vietnamese First-Class Architect License is mandatory.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in architectural design, preferably inindustrial or commercial projects.

• Experience working with Japanese companies or on Japanese-invested projects is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of Vietnamese construction standards and fire regulations.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD; 3D design skills are a plus.

• Knowledge of M&E systems and ability to coordinate with related disciplines.

• Ability to understand and use technical English terminology related to architecture, structure, and MEP.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and team leadership skills.

• Ability to work independently and make practical design decisions.

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