Junior Architect

Company Description NH Archatelie is an architecture, interiors, and landscape studio based in Mussoorie, in the Himalayan foothills of Uttarakhand, India. The studio specializes in designing homes, cottages, retreats, and boutique hospitality projects tailored to steep sites, narrow access roads, mountain light, and heavy monsoon conditions. Its work spans mountain homes, luxury residences, multi-family housing, boutique hotels, retreats, homestays, cafés, full interior design, and sloped-ground landscapes, with Vastu integrated when requested. The studio collaborates closely with local construction partners, ensuring designs are practical, buildable, and responsive to local terrain and climate. NH Archatelie works with clients across India and internationally, aligning site feasibility, budget, and design expectations before project commitments.Role Description The Junior Architect will support the design and development of residential, hospitality, interior, and landscape projects, with a focus on hill and sloped sites. Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting in conceptual and detailed architectural design, preparing drawings and 3D models, coordinating design documentation, and supporting site-specific design decisions for mountain terrain and climate. The role involves collaborating with senior team members, consultants, and local contractors, participating in site visits, and incorporating feedback into design iterations. The Junior Architect will also help ensure that design proposals meet functional, aesthetic, and regulatory requirements while maintaining project timelines. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Dehradun.QualificationsStrong foundation in Architecture and Architectural Design, with the ability to develop concepts and translate them into clear drawings and models.Exposure to Software Development and Integration in the context of design tools or workflows is beneficial, including familiarity with CAD/BIM or related digital platforms.Basic Project Management skills, including organizing design documentation, tracking milestones, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.Proficiency in architectural drafting and 3D visualization software (such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, or similar), and ability to produce accurate construction drawings.Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent professional qualification, with registration or eligibility for registration with the relevant architectural body preferred.Interest in hill architecture, climate-responsive design, and working with local materials and construction practices.Effective communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a small, hands-on studio environment.Willingness to travel to project sites in hill regions and adapt to on-site design coordination as needed.