Junior Architect

Description

**Job Description** **Job Title:** Junior Architect **Location:** Barcelona, Spain **Business Unit:** Scruffy Dog Creative Europe S.L. **Reports to:** Managing Director **Contract Type:** Fixed\-Term Contract (FTC) – 12 months **Key Responsibilities** * Support the design and development of architectural packages for themed entertainment, museums, visitor attractions, immersive experiences, hospitality, retail, and leisure projects. * Assist senior architects and design leads in producing concept designs, schematic layouts, technical drawings, presentation material, and design documentation. * Prepare architectural drawings, BIM/Revit models, construction details, design presentations, and visual communication materials. * Assist in developing masterplans, guest circulation studies, façade concepts, landscape coordination, and spatial planning solutions. * Coordinate architectural information with Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Show Design, Graphics, Technical Design, and Project Management teams. * Produce high\-quality design presentations, mood boards, diagrams, and client presentation material that effectively communicate creative concepts. * Support design coordination with external consultants, engineers, specialist suppliers, and fabrication partners. * Participate in internal design reviews, brainstorming sessions, and creative workshops. * Assist with preparing planning submissions, technical documentation, schedules, and project deliverables. * Conduct design research into materials, emerging technologies, sustainability initiatives, accessibility standards, and innovative architectural solutions. * Assist in reviewing project documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company quality standards. * Support site visits, surveys, installation reviews, and coordination meetings where required. * Learn and develop knowledge of themed entertainment design principles, immersive storytelling, experiential architecture, and visitor experience planning. * Maintain organised project documentation and contribute to effective document control procedures. * Support project teams in meeting programme deadlines while maintaining exceptional design quality. * Contribute positively to a collaborative, creative, and innovative studio culture. **Key Skills / Experience Required** **Educational Qualification** * Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture. **Additional Qualifications / Certifications** * Working towards professional architectural registration (preferred). * BIM/Revit training or certification (preferred). **Prior Experience** * **2–5 years' professional experience** within an architectural practice, multidisciplinary design consultancy, or creative design studio. * Experience producing architectural drawings, design documentation, and presentation packages. * Previous exposure to hospitality, leisure, retail, cultural, mixed\-use, themed entertainment, exhibition, or public realm projects is desirable. * Internship or project experience involving experiential environments or visitor attractions would be advantageous. **Other Skills (Preferred)** * Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office. * Experience using Enscape, Lumion, Twinmotion, V\-Ray, or similar rendering software. * Strong graphic communication and presentation skills. * Excellent conceptual thinking and creative problem\-solving abilities. * Basic understanding of architectural detailing and construction principles. * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. * Excellent communication and teamwork skills. * Passion for experiential design, themed entertainment, architecture, storytelling, and creative placemaking. * Fluency in English is essential; Spanish and/or Catalan would be advantageous. * Willingness to travel occasionally for site visits and international project support. Job Type: Full\-time Work Location: In person