Job Description
BE SICILIAMIA: Make Our Moments, Your Moments
SICILIAMIA is an international lifestyle start-up rooted in Sicilian heritage, dedicated to crafting authentic experiences and products that celebrate tradition, connection, and purposeful living. Based in Sicily, we are currently renovating stone houses into high-standing villas, while also focusing on providing sustainable tourism and agriculture.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are looking for a highly motivated and organized Architectural Assistant to support our team supervisor across various architecture, interior design, and engineering projects. This role is ideal for someone eager to gain hands-on experience in project coordination, design assistance, and administrative tasks within a dynamic international team. You will be involved in project management, communication, research, and technical support while working closely with the Architectural and Design Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, develop your skills, and gain real-world experience in a fast-paced start-up environment.
This position can be remote or on-site, starting in April-May 2025 for a duration of 2-6 months.
Requirements
Skills
* Clear and effective communication skills in Italian (B2-C1) and English (B2)
* Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
* Ability to work independently and problem-solving skills
* Experience or interest in project management and coordinating workflows
* Ability to assist with architectural, interior design, and engineering tasks is a plus
* Familiarity with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, or similar tools is a plus
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree (or ongoing studies) in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or Project Management (or related fields)
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, start-up environment
* Hands-on and proactive approach to problem-solving
* Detail-oriented, responsible, and able to take initiative
KEY ACCOUNTABILITY
* Assisting the Architectural Supervisor in managing ongoing projects
* Communicating with suppliers, team members, and stakeholders
* Providing administrative support to improve project efficiency
* Coordinating and organizing project documentation
* Supporting architectural, engineering, and design-related tasks
* Researching regulations, materials, and sustainability solutions if needed
* Preparing reports, presentations, and drawings if needed
Benefits
THE SICILIAMIA EXPERIENCE
Becoming our trainees comes with extensive benefits:
* Opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience
* Work closely with an experienced professional and develop your skills
* A truly international, English-speaking team
* Creative freedom and a chance to contribute ideas
* Learn how a start-up operates in the architecture and design industry
As financial compensation, we participate in the Erasmus Internship Program.
Requirements
Skills Clear and effective communication skills in Italian (B2-C1) and English (B2) Strong organizational and multitasking abilities Ability to work independently and problem-solving skills Experience or interest in project management and coordinating workflows Ability to assist with architectural, interior design, and engineering tasks is a plus Familiarity with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, or similar tools is a plus Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (or ongoing studies) in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or Project Management (or related fields) Ability to work in a fast-paced, start-up environment Hands-on and proactive approach to problem-solving Detail-oriented, responsible, and able to take initiative KEY ACCOUNTABILITY Assisting the Architectural Supervisor in managing ongoing projects Communicating with suppliers, team members, and stakeholders Providing administrative support to improve project efficiency Coordinating and organizing project documentation Supporting architectural, engineering, and design-related tasks Researching regulations, materials, and sustainability solutions if needed Preparing reports, presentations, and drawings if needed