BIM Architecture Careers at MAT Super Firm in Beijing | Assistant Architect & Intern Opportunities

Company Profile

MAT | Super Architecture Firm is a design and research studio founded by Tang Kangshuo and Zhang Miao in Rotterdam in 2013. We see architecture as a medium that connects us with the city, exploring diverse architectural solutions and new forms of architecture addressing the social concept of “shared use” amid China’s urbanization slowdown.

Our firm employs a typological approach, focusing on themes such as “publicness” and “openness,” as well as the relationship between the “individual” and the “group.” Our work responds to both the current urban context and cultural memory, aiming to create living communities that feel “instant,” “convenient,” and foster a sense of belonging within a dynamic city and its residents.

Through spaces with collective attributes, we inspire connections between people and nurture the continuation of a “collective” spirit. Our designs reflect a microcosm of urban spirit and lay the foundation for future communal living.

Beyond completed projects like youth sharing communities, office parks, and community centers, MAT has recently made significant strides in cultural and educational architecture. Ongoing projects include a kindergarten in Beijing, and we have earned awards and recognition for school designs, including:

• Second prize for Haiyang Road Middle School in Tianfu New Area, Sichuan
• Third place in the design competition for Longgang Xuecun Primary School in Shenzhen
• Candidate for the Longgang Qiulin Campus bid in Shenzhen
• Shortlisted for multiple other primary and secondary school projects

MAT’s work has been exhibited at the 15th, 16th, and 17th Venice Architecture Biennales, Beijing Design Week, Suzhou International Design Week, and the UABB Shenzhen Hong Kong Biennale. Our projects have also been featured in prominent media worldwide and have received numerous international design awards, such as:

• Hong Kong DFA Asia Most Influential Design Award
• German Iconic Iconic Architecture Award for Innovative Architecture
• American Architect MASTERPRIZE Award
• American A+Awards Best Young Firm

Company Website: www.matoffice.com
Company Address: 4th Floor, Building C, No. 46 Fangjia Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Exhibition of Works

△ Youth Apartment Renovation – Shandong

△ Kindergarten Architecture Design – Beijing

△ Primary and Secondary School Campus Planning – Shenzhen

△ Shenzhen Longgang Xuecun Primary School – Shenzhen

△ Community Commercial Supporting Facilities – Beijing

△ Homestay Hotel Design – Zhejiang

△ Urban Renewal and Renovation – Beijing

△ Research on Future Residential Communities

△ Taoyuanli Pavilion at Suzhou International Design Week – Suzhou

For more projects, please visit the official website of MAT | Super Architecture Firm.

Recruitment Positions

01 Assistant Architect | Beijing (2-3 positions)

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the lead architect and project team to refine designs and produce relevant drawings.
• Participate in all phases of design work, including schematic design, development, construction documentation, and implementation.

Requirements:

• Basic skills: Proficiency in design, drawing, and architectural representation.
• Personal qualities: Clear self-planning, strong communication, and teamwork skills.
• Execution: Responsible and serious work attitude with efficient task completion.
• Passion for learning: Curious, hands-on, eager to explore new ideas, and expand design thinking.

02 Construction Intern | Beijing (3-4 positions)

Responsibilities:

• Support the project team with conceptual design and drawing presentations.
• Create handmade models and assist with drawing organization.

Requirements:

• Basic skills: Proficiency in architectural design, drawing, and visual expression.
• Personal qualities: Clear self-planning, good communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Execution: Responsible, diligent, and efficient in completing tasks.
• Passion for learning: Active thinking, hands-on engagement, and willingness to explore new concepts.

Note for interns: MAT embraces a flat organizational structure where interns and assistant architects equally contribute to project proposals and may follow projects through design development and construction coordination stages.

Recruitment Process

Application Instructions:

1. Submit your application by email with the following:
• A motivation statement (up to 200 words) explaining your reasons for applying and your career plans for the next three years.
• Attachment 1: Personal resume (PDF format).
• Attachment 2: Portfolio (PDF format, under 10MB).
2. Important notes:
• Only PDF attachments named in the format “Name_Resume” and “Name_Portfolio” will be accepted.
• Do not send JPGs, DOCs, compressed files, or oversized attachments.
3. Email your materials to Info_matoffice@163.com.

Interview Process:

• The first round consists of email Q&A to further assess your application.
• The second round involves a partner interview with the firm’s founders.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with 10-20% annual raises, 1-2 times per year.
• Five social insurances, one housing fund, and annual leave as per national standards.
• 1-2 team-building trips annually, both domestic and international.
• Guaranteed weekends and holidays off.

Career Development & Training

• Opportunity to engage in the full project lifecycle from planning to construction.
• Collaborative team environment promoting shared learning and growth.

Working Environment

Message from HR

Since its inception, MAT has prioritized value-driven design thinking. We believe that when individual growth aligns with team progress, innovative design flourishes as a collective force. For young professionals entering the industry, choosing your first team means embracing the values of the architectural field. We encourage our future colleagues to reflect on this thoughtfully.

Our working atmosphere resembles a school workshop, where design advancement happens through intensive discussions and collaboration. Everyone—from interns to lead architects—actively participates in developing, discussing, and refining projects together.

MAT’s projects cover a broad scale—from small exhibition installations to urban designs spanning tens of thousands of square meters, and even conceptual future urban research without scale limits. Often, the same team works on multiple projects simultaneously. This approach stems not from ambition alone but from our belief that tackling diverse projects sharpens design thinking and fosters innovative solutions that transcend conventional methods.

We invite young professionals with courage and determination to embrace these challenges and grow with us.

For further inquiries, please contact:
MAT Office – Teacher Zhang
TEL: 18411008920

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