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About the Role

SOM is a global practice of architects, engineers, and planners renowned for designing buildings, interiors, and public spaces that push the boundaries of technical and environmental innovation. Our interdisciplinary teams collaborate across an international network of studios to deliver projects of lasting impact. Through our built work, research, and advocacy, we are advancing strategies to decarbonize the built environment.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability and integrates interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move forward the design of distinct portions of large projects or entire projects of a small scale.
Demonstrates an advanced understanding of Interiors and Architectural building materials and finishes, building systems, specifications, current and applicable building and fire codes, design and detailing standards and construction techniques, and current market cost(s) costing trends.
Enriches design concepts through technical strategies and effectively uses appropriate tools to research, design and document at all project phases.
Demonstrates an advanced knowledge of Interior Architecture and Architectural design including workplace planning and design concept development, design documentation, construction documentation, construction administration, and furniture (FF&E) and materials selection and specifications.
Manages time and workload of own work efforts and those of others to meet project task deadlines and commitments, with occasional interaction and direction from team leaders while guiding and teaching less experienced staff.
Participates in marketing and business development efforts.
Demonstrates detailed knowledge of local office standards, policies and procedures and can direct others in the use of those resources.
Inspires and leads others by example, participates in staff mentoring and training, clearly defines team member expectations and responsibilities, empowers others, and delegates where appropriate.
Directly supervises staff and is committed to direct reports’ professional development.
Develops and engages in talent strategy to find specialists, leaders, and future professionals for the firm through resume review and interviews.
Develops a clear and consistent work plan to achieve the project budget, deliverables, and schedule.
Actively engages in internal and external professional development opportunities.
Contributes to the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge.
Contributes to the development of standards, policies, and procedures.
Protects SOM from financial and legal risk.

Requirements

Professional degree in Architecture and/or Interior Design.
Significant experience in the design and execution of corporate workplace interior projects.
Professional licensure process is close to completion.
Minimum 6 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.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
Familiarity with BIM and Revit Tools.
Demonstrates practical understanding of the application of digital tools such as Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Navisworks, Ladybug, Enscape, VR, ADOBE Suite, etc.
Actively supports compliance with BIM/CAD project standards and procedures.
Portfolios must be submitted for all design and project management positions.
Applications without work samples will not be reviewed.
Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB.
Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.

Skills

Conceptual design ability
Interiors and Architectural building materials and finishes
Building systems
Specifications
Building and fire codes
Design and detailing standards
Construction techniques
Market cost(s) costing trends
Technical strategies
Research
Design
Documentation
Interior Architecture
Architectural design
Workplace planning
Design concept development
Construction administration
Furniture (FF&E) and materials selection
Time management
Workload management
Staff mentoring and training
Talent strategy
Work plan development
Sustainable strategies
BIM/CAD project standards and procedures
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
BIM and Revit Tools
Rhinoceros
Grasshopper
Navisworks
Ladybug
Enscape
VR
ADOBE Suite

Location

Global

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum 6 years of experience

Education Level

Professional degree in Architecture and/or Interior Design
LEED accreditation strongly preferred

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Accident insurance
Retirement support
Free access to employee assistance programs for employees and family members
Workplace flexibility
Paid holidays
Family leave
Paid time off
Reimbursement for professional licenses, certifications, and exams
Specialized, in-house career development and mentorship programs

About the Company

SOM is a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet.
We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm.
We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration.
Success at SOM Means: Ideas, Knowledge, Product, Individual, Team, Firm.
We believe in a meritocracy of ideas.
We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning.
We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.
We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity.
We value the power of interdisciplinary integration.
We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities.
We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a global practice of architects, engineers, and planners renowned for designing buildings, interiors, and public spaces that push the boundaries of technical and environmental innovation.
Our interdisciplinary teams collaborate across an international network of studios to deliver projects of lasting impact.
Through our built work, research, and advocacy, we are advancing strategies to decarbonize the built environment.
Our practice was built to champion inclusivity of expertise, people, and ideas.
Together, we cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset that equips our teams to face new challenges.
Our studio culture offers opportunities for mentorship, growth, and leadership across project teams, offices, and employee resource groups.
SOM is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we have been recognized with the highest ranking awarded on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index.
We publish an annual Impact Report as part of our ongoing commitment to advancing equity in our practice and the profession.

Equal Opportunity

At SOM, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace.
We believe an inclusive environment benefits our employees, our firm, and our community, while also enriching and challenging our own thinking about design.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
SOM is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we have been recognized with the highest ranking awarded on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index.