Miami, USA
Architectural designer
at OBM International
OBM International is seeking an architectural designer to join its team in Miami.
About OBMI
OBMI is a global master planning, architecture and design firm with an experienced team of professionals who are passionate about creating timeless spaces that transform the dreams of our clients into reality. We design luxury resorts and hotels, high-end private residences, and engaging urban areas that reflect the utmost respect for the land, people, and cultures they will impact. Architectural planning and design is in our DNA, but we are more than our day job. We are travellers, sculptors, photographers and mountain climbers, and our work inside the office reflects our adventurous, creative approach to life outside of it. For more than 80 years, clients have embraced OBMI as trusted advisors for our tireless dedication to them and our commitment to exceptional, beautiful design.
We currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic architectural designer ready to contribute to our organizational goals. If you are looking for your next career challenge and becoming part of an innovative, industry design leader, we invite you to submit your credentials for review.
Position description
The architectural designer works closely with senior designer/design director on architectural and planning projects. You should have experience in construction documentation, are proficient in Revit, and enjoy working with a team of architects that bring design dreams to life. This is a good role for someone who is technically proficient and enjoys working with a highly creative, collaborative team dedicated to innovative problem solving and design excellence.
You should be enthusiastic and skilled to generate and develop design ideas and solutions in a team environment. Design expression in both 2D and 3D is essential to be successful in this role and also the ability to follow the design progress through design development and documentation. The following responsibilities reflect the core activities of the role although there could be changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time.
Essential job functions (other duties as assigned):
- working with senior designer /design director on conceptual designs, space planning, presentations, design development, and production
- collaborate with teams on projects, including programming client needs, concept design, design development, and budget/schedule
- develop space planning concepts and generate program documents
- produce accurate technical and contract documentation for construction of a project
- produce architectural drawings, review and revise files as noted
- work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives.
- assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
- generating design products including sketches, storyboards, modeling, and presentation documents
Qualifications and requirements:
- bachelor’s degree in architecture
- must be able to multi-task, be a team player, possess a can-do attitude, be a self-starter
- strong Revit experience, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Excel, Sketch Up, Rhino and other 3D sketch software, MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Photo Shop, In-Design and PowerPoint
- knowledge of the design process and building codes
- outstanding graphic presentation skills
- ability to manage a variety of project types in various stages of development
- ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly
- knowledge of the total project process from concept to delivery
- self-starters with good verbal and written communication skills in English
The OBMI culture is collaborative, inclusive, and vibrant where innovative ideas, programs, designs, and strategies are not only welcomed but encouraged and nurtured. We have a diverse, multinational staff that enhances our ability to approach every project with a fresh perspective. We treat every member of our team as a potential future leader in the firm.
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