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Job Title: Architect (Full-time / Contract)
Job Description:
• Architectural design (conceptual design, residential environment design) and CG creation
• Conceptual design, urban planning, interior design
• Preparation of various proposals
• Research
• Design management at construction sites
• Project management, schedule management, cost management, etc.
• Assistance in preparing estimates and contracts
• Client interaction and phone support
• Assistance with administrative document creation, accounting support such as receipt organization, office supplies management
• Communication with clients and other professionals
• Coordination and setup of domestic meetings, assistance with contracts and bookkeeping
• Other duties as required
Qualifications:
• University degree or higher (Architecture/Art-related field)
• Possession of a first-class architect license or an equivalent foreign architecture license
• Exceptional in architectural design, with a strong drive and flexibility
• Ability to communicate in English
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in designing offices, hotels, luxury residences, and commercial/mixed-use facilities
• Ability to work in both Japanese and English (business level)
Required IT Skills:
• PC skills (Excel/Word/Illustrator/Photoshop)
• CAD skills (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, etc.)
Contract Type:
The contract will be determined after discussion, either option A or B.
A. Contract (Hourly rate + Transportation Expenses)
• Contract duration: Renewed every 3 months
• Work location: Kyoto office. Remote work may be possible depending on circumstances
• Salary: Starting at ¥1,800 per hour (negotiable based on experience and qualifications)
• Transportation: Reimbursement for public transportation costs
• Salary increases available
B. Full-time Employee (Terms based on internal regulations)
• Salary: Starting at ¥250,000 (negotiable based on experience and qualifications)
Desirable Qualifications:
• Working experience of designing offices, hotels, or complex facilities
• Conversational-level English proficiency.
Employment Conditions and Benefits
• Working Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Location: Kyoto Office
• Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, summer vacation, New Year’s vacation
• Annual Holidays: 124 days
• Probation Period: 4 months
• Transportation: Reimbursement based on company policy
• Salary Increase: Available (in April) Subject to workload, performance, attitude, abilities, and company’s financial situation
• Bonus: Available (in December) Subject to workload, performance, attitude, abilities, and company’s financial situation
• Retirement Benefits: Available
• Social Insurance: Full coverage
To apply, please send us your portfolio (PDF file, no bigger than 5MB) and CV to: info@tpod.design
Or mail to the following address:
the Power of Design Co., Ltd.
#302 Gokomachi Bldg, 553 Bishamon-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan 604-0981

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