Mariam Issoufou Architects

Role Description

Mariam Issoufou Architects (MIA) is looking for an intermediate architect to join our NYC team on an immediate, fixed-term basis (3 months, with possibility of extension). This is a hands-on design and production role at a critical moment in the practice's project pipeline.

Required Skills & Experience

• Software — essential ArchiCAD — strong working proficiency required; the practice's primary 3D modelling and drawing production platform
• Adobe InDesign — advanced proficiency required for competition board layout, portfolio production, and presentation design
• Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator — strong working proficiency for image editing, diagram production, and graphic communication
• Rhino or equivalent — competent 3D modelling for massing, urban scale studies, and visualisation preparation
• 5+ years of experience in architectural design, with a demonstrable interest in cultural, civic, or community-oriented projects
• Strong spatial intelligence at multiple scales — from urban masterplan to building detail
• Experience with mixed-use or urban-scale projects is an advantage
• Familiarity with Gulf, African, or Global South architectural contexts is an advantage but not required
• Production Experience producing competition or tender submissions — boards, portfolios, presentation packages
• Ability to work to tight deadlines without sacrificing quality
• Attention to graphic precision: layout, typography, image resolution, print specifications
• Communication Clear written English — ability to contribute to design narratives and project descriptions
• Comfortable presenting work and receiving feedback directly from the principal
• French or Arabic language skills are a welcome addition but are not required

What We Offer

• Immediate immersion in a significant invited international competition
• A practice environment that takes cultural seriousness and design rigour as baseline expectations, not aspirations
• Exposure to a genuinely international project portfolio — Africa, Gulf, Europe, North America
• Possibility of contract extension or longer-term engagement depending on project pipeline
• Monthly compensation of USD $6,700–$7,500 (equivalent to USD $80,000– $90,000 annualised)

Application

To apply, send all three of the following to studio@mariamissoufou.com:

• Subject line: Intermediate Architect Application — [Your Name]
• CV — max 2 pages
• Portfolio — max 15 pages, PDF, max 10MB (indicate which work is your own on collaborative projects)
• Cover note — max 1 page explaining why this role and this practice, right now

Applications missing any component will not be reviewed. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. The position closes as soon as the right candidate is found.