Overview
Architectural assistant roles are the first rung on the professional ladder after completing RIBA Part 1. Practices want to see that you can produce drawings, build models, and contribute to live projects under supervision. Software proficiency matters, but so does evidence that you have worked on real buildings with real constraints.
This resume belongs to Priya Anand, a Part 1 Architecture graduate from the University of Bath. She completed her year out at Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, working on residential and educational projects. Her resume works because it names specific projects, drawing packages, and planning submissions rather than listing vague responsibilities.
What Makes This Resume Work
RIBA Part 1 is stated clearly and prominently. Practices filtering applications need to see this qualification immediately. Priya places it in her summary and education section, leaving no ambiguity about her professional standing.
Live project contributions are described with specifics. Rather than saying she "assisted on projects," Priya names the building types (48 unit residential block, primary school extension), the drawing packages she produced (planning, tender, construction), and the tools she used (Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp).
The portfolio is referenced with project counts. Mentioning 9 projects in her portfolio gives recruiters a clear sense of her body of work before they even click the link. It also shows she has been curating and documenting her work consistently.
Hand sketching and model making are included alongside software skills. Architecture practices still value analogue skills. Priya lists physical model making and hand drawing alongside Revit and Rhino, showing she is not purely a screen-based designer.
Key Takeaways
Architectural assistant resumes must lead with your RIBA Part 1 status and name the projects you contributed to during your year out. Specify drawing types, building types, and planning milestones. Include both digital and physical skills. A portfolio link with a project count gives practices a reason to look further.

























































































































































































































































