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Architectural Designer

房地产、建筑·建筑、规划设计

Architectural designers are responsible for architectural scheme design, construction drawing, and technical coordination, serving as the core creative role in real estate projects.

Daily work

  • 01Conceive and design architectural schemes based on project requirements
  • 02Produce architectural drawings including plans, elevations, and sections
  • 03Create 3D models and renderings using modeling software
  • 04Coordinate technical details with structural and MEP engineers
  • 05Attend project meetings and present design proposals to clients
  • 06Prepare and review construction documents for code compliance

Ability requirements

Hard skills

  • Architectural design capability
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit and other design software
  • Knowledge of national and local building codes and standards
  • Construction drawing production and review
  • Basic project technical management

Soft skills

  • Creativity and aesthetic sense
  • Communication and coordination skills
  • Teamwork spirit
  • Stress resistance and responsibility
  • Attention to detail and patience

Best suited for

Ideal for those passionate about architecture, creative, detail-oriented, and able to handle intensive overtime.

Less suited for

Not suitable for those who dislike repetitive revisions, cannot handle high pressure, or lack patience.

Salary (monthly)

15KMedian
Bottom 8KTop 30K

Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only

Profile

Higher is better
Growth3
Stability3
AI Resistance3
Autonomy / Remote-friendly2
Transferability2
Lower is better
Major Relevance5
Work Intensity5
Competition5
Entry Difficulty4
Education Threshold4

MBTI Fit

INTJENTJISTJINFP
High intensityDegree requiredMajor preferred

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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.