WOO are looking for architects and designers to grow our team in our London studio. We are recruiting for a range of levels – from experienced project architects to part 2 architectural assistants. You should have excellent design and problem-solving skills, a pro-active, can-do attitude, and be a great communicator. Experience of sport projects is an advantage but not essential.
The Role – Part 2 architectural assistant/designer
WOO is looking for part 2 architectural assistants or designers with at least 2 years’ work experience.
Reporting to team leads, you will be expected to provide architectural support for a variety of projects
across work stages from the preparation of the project brief to handover.
Successful candidates will be expected to:
* Provide architectural support for a variety of projects across work stages from the
preparation of the project brief to handover.
* Use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project.
* Be equally comfortable self-directed work and when working within a team with excellent
time management skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure.
* Develop a real commitment to our studio culture and to act as an ambassador for WOO.
Key responsibilities
* Develop and amend, under the guidance of a project lead, concept and detail designs both in
CAD and by hand which show an understanding and implementation of the practice design
approach.
* Research and develop solutions to architectural problems.
* Research project briefs, materials and construction products and systems.
* Establish and integrate technical information and statutory requirements into design and
production drawings, including preparation of drawings for planning and building control
approval, tender and construction purposes.
* Prepare presentation materials for internal and external meetings and reviews, incorporating
feedback from others.
* Attend relevant internal and external meetings, take minutes and notes and follow up on
action points.
* Liaise with members of the external design team and other stakeholders as required.
* Maintain studio and project files, prepare drawing issues, following WOO QA protocols.
A full job description and person specification is available on request.
If you are interested in joining WOO at this exciting stage in our development, please email
JobsUK@wooarchitects.com with a cover letter, cv and portfolio.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
About WOO
WOO is renowned for designing great experiences for sporting and cultural events and venues. Its
work seamlessly blends innovation and storytelling to create lasting memories while simultaneously
delivering venues and spaces that support the needs of visitors, owners and operators. WOO currently has design studios in both London and Los Angeles.
Since leading the design for the London 2012 Olympics, WOO has devised transformative
approaches to international events including the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games where
it delivered nine venues; and has played a key role in the reimagining and upgrading of iconic sports
and entertainment venues globally including FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium and Wembley
stadium.
Its portfolio extends from sport-led masterplans including Birmingham’s Edgbaston and Hudayriat
island in Abu Dhabi to community-focused projects including London’s BBC Earth Experience and
most recently the landmark UK pavilion at Expo 2025, Osaka.