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Public Relations and Communications Officer

KAAN Architecten is looking for a Public Relations and Communications Officer to join our team in Rotterdam. You will work directly with the office partners, management and business development team. The tasks vary from keeping and updating project material to creating, curating and diffusing information to media and news platforms, trade shows and art expositions, — read more

KAAN Architecten is looking for a Public Relations and Communications Officer to join our team in Rotterdam.

You will work directly with the office partners, management and business development team. The tasks vary from keeping and updating project material to creating, curating and diffusing information to media and news platforms, trade shows and art expositions, besides maintaining academic relations and research programs. You should be open to a big diversity in your day-to-day work and feel free to propose and promote new ideas in a relatively small team. Competitive salary according to experience, part-time and full-time possible.

Requirements

  • Creative and innovative, with strong analytical capabilities.
  • Understanding of architectural processes.
  • An academic background and/or relevant experience in architecture, design, media, journalism or communications.
  • Fluent in English, Dutch is a big plus.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, WordPress and Mailchimp.
  • Video production/editing skills in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro are a plus.

Responsibilities

    • Keeping our project archive (graphics, texts, factsheets) up to date.
    • Development and distribution of project materials.
    • Executing project release campaigns and press tours.
    • Organizing and curating events in and outside the office.
    • Proactively managing relationships with press contacts as well as existing and prospective clients.
    • Taking part in brainstorming sessions and suggesting innovative ideas.
    • Support of academic research collaborations and teaching activities.
    • Assisting in general management of office materials, filing, copying, and performing other clerical tasks.
    • Undertaking market research and identifying key players and projects in different countries.
    • Making critical and strategic analyses of new project opportunities.
    • Actively supporting the team as a whole in keeping and promoting KAAN’s values and image.

How to apply

Please send your application to jobs@kaanarchitecten.com, stating in the subject of the email “Public Relations and Communications Officer candidacy,” uploading your motivation letter, CV and eventual portfolio and recommendation, preferably as a PDF not larger than 15 MB.

Architecture Intern

KAAN Architecten is looking for talented Architecture Interns to join their design team in Rotterdam for exciting new projects. Requirements: currently enrolled in a university programme, studying architecture and/or urban planning high proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite strong design and presentation skills with an affinity for graphics fluency in English (knowledge — read more

KAAN Architecten is looking for talented Architecture Interns to join their design team in Rotterdam for exciting new projects.

Requirements:

  • currently enrolled in a university programme, studying architecture and/or urban planning
  • high proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite
  • strong design and presentation skills with an affinity for graphics
  • fluency in English (knowledge of Dutch or another language is a plus)
  • ability to work well within a dynamic team environment
  • eligible to work in the Netherlands

The interns will receive a monthly stipend. Applications will be processed continuously and the candidates with immediate availability will have priority in the selection process.

To apply, please use our online application form.

Open application

We are always looking for talented people to join our multidisciplinary team. If we do not have any open positions matching your profile, you are welcome to send us an unsolicited application. Fill in the form below and make sure to specify what position you would be most suitable for in ‘Additional remarks’. All submitted — read more

We are always looking for talented people to join our multidisciplinary team. If we do not have any open positions matching your profile, you are welcome to send us an unsolicited application.

Fill in the form below and make sure to specify what position you would be most suitable for in ‘Additional remarks’. All submitted material will be stored in a database, which is cleared once a year. We will first review this database whenever a new vacancy comes up.

How to
apply

For all listed jobs and spontaneous applications, please follow the requested material guidelines:

  • A cover letter explaining your interest in working for KAAN Architecten
  • A complete resume or curriculum vitae (including citizenship and visa status)
  • A portfolio with at least 5 work samples that best represent your experience and personal approach to architecture (maximum 5 Mb)
  • Any letters of recommendation

We prefer digital applications. Printed applications will also be considered, however, your portfolio will not be returned.