Senior Architect/Designer

About the role

OMA New York is seeking Senior Architects/Designers to join their team. This role involves contributing to projects across all phases, from initial concept through design development, documentation, and construction. The ideal candidate should demonstrate exceptional design sensibility, strong conceptual thinking, robust technical and communication skills, and the ability to operate at the highest professional level. Responsibilities include developing client relationships, leading and mentoring a team, and completing high-quality work through all project phases. Senior Architects will work directly with consultants and local architects to produce comprehensive design packages, coordinate technical documentation, and oversee project realization. Depending on project needs and experience, they may also lead teams responsible for specific aspects of a project.

Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience that includes all design phases (design and execution)
• Professional or Graduate Degree in Architecture
• Professional proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino, and Adobe Suite
• Knowledge of US building codes and standards
• Portfolio of realized and/or published projects representing a wide range of program types
• Excellent communication skills, including experience of presenting and coordinating projects through all phases to client and consultant teams
• Confidence working collaboratively in a dynamic, international environment
• Fluency in English
• PREFERRED: Experience in delivering full construction documentation packages, knowledge and experience in working on Revit/BIM projects, project management and/or team leadership experience through all phases, fluency in additional languages (notably Japanese and/or French)
• LICENSE TO PRACTICE ARCHITECTURE IN THE US (NCARB registration a plus)

Qualifications

Candidates should have experience in developing client relationships, leading and mentoring a team, and completing high quality work through all project phases. Senior Architects will work directly with consultants and local architects to produce comprehensive design packages through strong and collaborative work. They will also work closely with the Associates and Partners.

Skills

Exceptional design sensibility, strong conceptual thinking, robust technical and communication skills, ability to operate at the highest professional level, confidence working collaboratively in a dynamic, international environment, fluency in English, preferred: experience in delivering full construction documentation packages, knowledge and experience in working on Revit/BIM projects, project management and/or team leadership experience through all phases, fluency in additional languages (notably Japanese and/or French).

Benefits

Full-time employment based in our New York office.
A competitive salary, commensurate with experience, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), health insurance, and 20 vacation days per year, in addition to U.S. public holidays.
A collaborative and supportive work environment within OMA’s New York team.
Career growth opportunities in a globally recognized firm within the creative and architectural industry.

Application Process

To apply, please submit the following documents via our online form:
A cover letter explaining your motivation for working at OMA.
Your CV/resume.
A portfolio (in PDF format, max. 30 pages) showcasing your design work. Please note that applications without a portfolio will not be considered and applications containing only QR codes/website links will not be reviewed.

OMA values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.