Current Job Openings at PILA

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SENIOR ARCHITECT  >

PILA is seeking a motivated Senior Architect to join its Athens office.

At PILA we create environments for culture, working, and living,  from the award-winning Piraeus Tower to residential projects in the Cyclades and Athens, and educational and cultural buildings in France. We are looking for a Senior Architect to join us in Athens and take on a central role in shaping these projects from concept to completion.

PILA is an architecture studio with a wide portfolio of local and international projects. We are currently working on a residential high-rise in Thessaloniki, a university building in Thessaloniki, a mixed-use development in Limassol, an office building in Athens, and various residential projects, among others. Our environment is dynamic with significant development prospects; ambition and a strong work ethic are highly valued.

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Architect to lead the conceptual, design, and technical phases of projects. The successful candidate has experience overseeing the design process, liaising with clients, leading and mentoring a team, and delivering high-quality work. Strong leadership and excellent interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

  • Experience in design and project management across all design phases
  • Experience with construction documents and construction administration
  • Experience with complex projects, technical detailing, and problem-solving
  • Strong communication skills, client presentations, team management, meeting organization and preparation
  • Excellent skills with design and documentation software: Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), AutoCAD, Rhino, and V-Ray
  • Experience with Revit is a plus


Requirements

  • 7+ years of proven relevant experience
  • Professional degree in architecture
  • Fluency in Greek and English


What we offer

  • Competitive compensation depending on skills and experience
  • Long-term engagement on significant projects
  • A collaborative studio culture built on iteration, critique, and care
  • International exposure


Application process

Please email your application to [email protected]. Include “Senior Architect Application” in the subject line and your availability in the body of the email.

ARCHITECT  >

PILA is seeking a motivated Architect with 2+ years of experience to join its Athens office.

At PILA we create environments for culture, working, and living , from the award-winning Piraeus Tower to residential projects in the Cyclades and Athens, and educational and cultural buildings in France. We are looking for an Architect to join us in Athens and play an active role in shaping these projects from concept to completion.

PILA is an architecture studio with a wide portfolio of local and international projects. We are currently working on a residential high-rise in Thessaloniki, a university building in Thessaloniki, a mixed-use development in Limassol, an office building in Athens, and various residential projects, among others. Our environment is dynamic with significant development prospects; ambition and a strong work ethic are highly valued.

We are looking for a skilled architect who can work both independently and collaboratively across conceptual, design, and technical phases of projects. The successful candidate will design and produce drawings, convey architectural concepts, create renderings, build presentations and working models, and coordinate with engineers and consultants.

Qualifications — Required

  • Master’s Degree in Architecture
  • 2+ years of experience in an architectural design office
  • Experience across all project phases is preferred
  • Strong conceptual design skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Excellent skills with design and documentation software: Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), AutoCAD, Rhino, and Enscape
  • Experience with Revit is a plus
  • Fluency in English


What we offer

  • Competitive compensation depending on skills and experience
  • Long-term engagement on significant projects
  • A collaborative studio culture 
  • International exposure
  • Exposure to significant built work across multiple typologies
  • Mentorship from architects with international experience
  • A role with growth opportunities


Application process

Please email your application to [email protected]. Include “Architect Application” in the subject line and your availability in the body of the email. Send a combined CV and portfolio, 15 MB maximum.

Marketing & Business Development Specialist  >

PILA is looking for a Marketing & Business Development Specialist to join our Athens studio and help us tell the story of our work.

From proposals and presentations to our website, social channels, and publications, you will shape the way PILA shows up in the world  working closely with the principals and the design team.

PILA is an architecture studio with a wide portfolio of local and international projects. Key projects include the Piraeus Tower façade, the new Anatolia American University building, a cultural center in France, MKNO, a mixed-use development in Bobigny, Paris that won first prize at Reinventing Cities and a mixed-use development in Limassol.

This is a role for someone who loves words and images in equal measure, and who has a real feel for design. You will be in the room as we develop ideas for new projects, and you will help translate them into proposals that win work, presentations that move clients, and communications that reach a wider audience.

What you’ll do

  • Shape marketing and communications materials: studio portfolios, presentation decks, press kits, and one-pagers
  • Manage and grow PILA’s social media, and help develop an editorial calendar
  • Maintain and evolve PILA’s website updating projects, news, and team content
  • Prepare client presentations, lecture decks, and award / publication submissions
  • Work with photographers, graphic designers, and print vendors to produce high-quality collateral
  • Support PR and press outreach as projects reach key milestones


What we look for

  • 3+ years of experience in marketing or communications, ideally at a design-led studio (architecture, interiors, graphic design, or adjacent)
  • Excellent writing in English and Greek
  • Strong visual eye and fluency in InDesign, Keynote and PowerPoint for presentations
  • Experience running social channels for a brand with high aesthetic standards
  • Highly organized, able to manage multiple deadlines across proposals and publications
  • Genuine interest in architecture and design


What we offer

  • Part-time or full-time, depending on what works for you
  • A central role in how a growing international studio presents itself
  • Close collaboration with principals, project teams, and external creatives
  • The chance to shape a small but ambitious marketing function from the ground up


Application process

Please email your application to [email protected]. Include “Marketing Specialist Application” in the subject line and your availability in the body of the email. Attach a CV, portfolio or writing/design samples, and a short note about why PILA.

INTERNSHIP  >

PILA is currently searching for a dynamic and motivated Architect Intern to join our team in Athens. We welcome interns with a passion for architecture who are eager to learn and contribute to our projects. This opportunity is ideal for individuals seeking hands-on experience in various aspects of architectural work.

Internships usually run for 2-3 months.