People

Our team combines energy and fresh thinking with a wealth of experience. We are highly responsive, committed to exceptional client service, and always seek to make the process engaging.

Anna Kiho

Anna Kiho

Principal

Earle Arney

Earle Arney

Founder & Chief Executive

Erlend C. L. Birkeland

Erlend C. L. Birkeland

Communications Lead

Graeme Rapley

Graeme Rapley

Director

Jack Walker

Jack Walker

Associate

Jose Rodriguez

Jose Rodriguez

Associate

Josh Haywood

Josh Haywood

Principal

Karl Fender OAM

Karl Fender OAM

Co-founder

Leigh Maizels

Leigh Maizels

Senior Associate

Miguel Woodhead

Miguel Woodhead

Associate

Nonda Katsalidis AM

Nonda Katsalidis AM

Design Collaborator

Paul Runaghan

Paul Runaghan

Senior Associate

Peter Vrahimis

Peter Vrahimis

Director

Prudence Lai

Prudence Lai

Principal

Robin Gimblett

Robin Gimblett

Senior Associate

Sho Itoh

Sho Itoh

Director

Stephanie Stern

Stephanie Stern

Associate

Andrew Mills

Andrew Mills

Commercial Director

Studio culture

We are an ambitious and dynamic practice with a strong office culture in the heart of Shoreditch.

AFK is a great place to work. We prioritise social transformation in our projects and aim to build and nurture a team of people who share our purpose and values. Our teams exude passion, energy and commitment and help create an exceptional, friendly and supportive studio environment.

We care about our people, and value the skills and expertise they bring to our offer and, as an equal opportunities employer, we do everything we can to support personal and professional development.

Opportunities

AFK Studios enable people to live, work, and play better. We do this by creating beautiful buildings and inspirational interiors across the world.

AFK is a dynamic and ambitious studio with a strong, supportive office culture. Passionate about social transformation, we build teams that share our values. Self-motivated and highly organised team players with great interpersonal skills will fit right into our energetic, friendly, and collaborative studio. As an equal-opportunities employer, we value each person’s skills and growth and foster both personal and professional development. United by a love for design, our global talent drives innovation and shapes our vibrant culture.

We are always keen to hear from talented designers looking to join our vibrant team to work on prestigious masterplanning, workplace and residential projects and competitions. We are especially interested in hearing from those with a proficiency in Revit, Rhino and Grasshopper.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK with relevant professional certifications, excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, and be self-motivated, organised, and passionate about creating spaces that allow people to live, work and play better.

AFK Studios embrace diversity and inclusion, is an Equal Opportunities Employer, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and genders.

If you're interested, send your CV & portfolio (under 10MB combined) to londoncareers@afkstudios.com , and begin the subject line with the role you are interested in. Please mention in your email whether you have the right to work in the UK, and your Revit proficiency. No recruiters, please.

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