New York, USA
Interior architectural designer
at OMA
OMA is hiring an interior architectural designer to join its team in New York, USA.
About the company:
OMA is an international practice founded in 1976, operating within the traditional boundaries of architecture and urbanism. With offices in Rotterdam, New York, Hong Kong, and Australia, OMA is led by seven partners – Rem Koolhaas, Shohei Shigematsu (NY), Jason Long (NY), Reinier de Graaf, Iyad Alsaka, Chris van Duijn, and David Gianotten. The practice has been in business for over 40 years and currently employs a 250-strong team of architects, designers and researchers who have a diverse range of project experience. AMO, a research and design studio, often works in parallel with OMA’s clients to fertilise architecture with intelligence from this array of disciplines.
About the role:
OMA New York is looking for an experienced interior architectural designer with a proven track record in designing, detailing and specifying furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE) for a diverse range of spaces, including public, commercial, hospitality and residential areas.
In this role, you will work on projects in all phases, from initial conception to final design and construction phases. We are seeking candidates who illustrate exceptional design sensibility in their work, have robust technical and communication skills and can operate at the highest level.
The interior architectural designer will collaborate closely with project leaders and design teams to establish and develop the design of interior projects and produce, coordinate and administer the technical documentation and supervision for their realisation. They may also lead teams for specific aspects of projects, in accordance with project needs and prior experience.
Demonstrated experience:
- developing designs based on strong concepts and strategies in consultation with the partner-in-charge and client team
- leading projects through all phases, from programming, concept development, documentation to construction
- developing design options through 3D modelling and visualisation
- considering materials and costs within predetermined budgets
- producing ‘sample’ or ‘mood’ boards, and assembling research materials for internal and client presentations
- developing unit plans, space planning, and millwork design
- specifying products such as fixtures, fittings, furniture, lighting, finishes and equipment and presenting curated samples to clients
- preparing detailed drawing sets for presentation and bidding
- keeping up to date with emerging trends and advancements in the art and design industry
Requirements:
- bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, interior design and/or interior architecture with a minimum of five years’ post-graduate experience in interior architecture
- strong conceptual, graphic and design skills illustrated in a comprehensive portfolio
- proficiency in Rhino, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite
- experience working on complex, large-scale design projects in all phases
- confidence working collaboratively in a dynamic, international environment
- fluency in English
Preferred:
- strong rendering skills, particularly in V-Ray and/or Enscape
- lnowledge and experience working on BIM/Revit projects
- experience working in construction documentation phases
- licensed to practice architecture in the US or actively pursuing getting licensed
- proficiency in additional languages, notably Japanese and/or French
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.