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Partner

Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

About the job

Main responsibilities

Business development; marketing; design management; project management

Typical day

Responding to emails and work related issues in the morning; having lunch with clients or collaborators; meeting editor in the afternoon; following up work issues or doing design in the evening.

Activities involve business development; project design and management; conferencing and lecturing, etc.

What do I enjoy about my job?

Opportunities to exert my strengths and realise the vision

Challenging aspects

Finding clients or collaborators with the same vision finding appropriate projects; finding

Why did this area of work appeal to me?

There's a lack of exemplary practice and leadership in this field

Skills/qualifications I use in my job?

Design skills; project management skills; communication and presentation skills

Training I receive as part of my job

CPD, communication skills, etc.


Career information

Brief history since leaving University

2002-2004
Bower Mattin Architects
Lead Architectural Designer

2004-2010
Associate Director at Benoy Architects
Project management; design management; marketing

2010-2012
Divisional Director at Benoy Architects
Director for Benoy Beijing Office
Office management; project management; design supervision; marketing

2012 - present
Partner at Wei Yang & Partners
Business development; marketing; design management; project management

Where do I see myself in the future?

A successful entrepreneur with vision; an influential practitioner with social responsibility


Advice to students

My piece of advice to students

Strive to realise your vision


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Last updated: 11 Apr 2013