Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is hiring a Design Architect with 8+ years of experience. You’ll be based out of their office in New York, USA. This is an opportunity to lead the production of design deliverables to convey a clear narrative and conceptual framework to internal and external parties. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill is looking for someone with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the design direction and innovation(s) and furthers the development of architectural projects through all phases that are consistent with the scope of work and goals of the firm.
• Communicates and maintains standards of quality for design and work products for the full internal and external team.
• Possesses a working understanding of the local parameters and criteria for the project, including relevant local codes.
• Proposes and assesses materials and finishes for the project.
• Leads design documentation including but not limited to drawings, sketches, physical models, renderings, and animations for regular internal and external meetings and milestone deliverables.
• Drafts a comprehensive design narrative for the project that will inform the client and other disciplines about the design intent, as well as contribute to publications and business development initiatives.
• When applicable, supports the team’s construction phase services scope including making periodic site visits to monitor construction progress and identifying areas needing correction and/or modification; attending visual mockup review; and assisting the Technical Designer in reviewing shop drawings for design intent.

Qualifications

• Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field.
• Licensed in Architecture; LEED or other green building accreditation preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• General understanding of sustainable strategies and principles including familiarity with LEED or other green building rating systems.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software, Adobe Suite, and Google Workspace.