Architect – Modern Architecture Heritage Research

About the role

Sharjah Art Foundation seeks a self‑motivated Architect to research, map, and document Modern Architecture Heritage across Sharjah. The role involves consolidating public and private information sources, verifying data accuracy, and presenting findings visually within set timelines.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct field and literary research, coordinate survey drawing packages, and produce drawings, renderings, and models.
• Validate project documentation, including plans, elevations, visualizations, and models.
• Coordinate visual documentation of architectural and urban fragments, working with outsourced sub‑consultants.
• Track, organise, and maintain project archives and assist with light administrative duties.
• Document sequential building use from original ownership to present, liaising with governmental bodies, contractors, and consultants.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience in project coordination and research.
• Strong visual communication skills, including graphic design and documentation photography.
• Excellent organisational attention to detail and ability to maintain institutional memory.

Required skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, and 3DMax.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to create design analyses, diagrams, and architectural drafting (plans, site plans, elevations, axonometric projections, perspectives).