Architectural Graduate Trainee – The Oval Partnership

The Oval Partnership, an architecture and urban design practice working across several cities, is recruiting an architectural graduate trainee for its Architectural Graduate Training Programme (AGTP) in Hong Kong. The listing was posted on Dezeen Jobs on 15 October 2026 and closes on 12 November 2026; the salary band given on Dezeen Jobs is 30,000 to 35,000 pounds a year.

The programme

The AGTP is a structured route into professional practice for architecture graduates. Trainees work on a wide range of project types in different cities and are introduced to the practice’s methods, including strategic analysis, digital placemaking, transmedia narratives and project information management. The programme puts the emphasis on personal development and on support for self directed study, research and development, and the practice expects its graduates to become leaders within the firm and beyond.

Who should apply

• Holders of an excellent architecture degree from an internationally recognised university, with less than three years of experience after graduating
• A passion for creating better places, cultural sensitivity and intellectual curiosity
• An affinity for technological and digital innovation
• Evidence of leadership, communication skills and a commitment to environmental and social sustainability

What the practice offers

A competitive package with a grant for learning material, mentors in senior positions, networking inside and outside the firm, chances to lead design or research projects early on, up to 48 days a year for self directed learning and periodic rotation between teams. Apply via the application link with contact details, a CV, academic transcripts, employment references and a concise design portfolio as a PDF under 10 MB.