Senior Architect: Design Innovator for High-Impact Projects

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM); Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings program

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) is seeking an Architect to join our Dubai studio. You will lead portions of innovative architectural projects, coordinating diagrams, 3D models, drawings and renderings while collaborating with cross‑disciplinary teams in a global practice.

You will contribute to high‑impact design strategies, integrate materials and construction methods, and mentor junior staff within a culture that prioritizes excellence, integrity, and sustainable design.

Qualifications

• Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience.
• Licensure process near completion; LEED accreditation preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software, and Adobe Suite.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Actively leads distinct portions of a project with supervision by Project Leadership.
• Produces, coordinates and/or oversees presentation and contract deliverables (diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings).
• Communicates effectively with project teams, consultants and clients in written, oral and visual forms.
• Creates and innovates with strong conceptual design abilities across project portions.
• Collaborates across project, consultant and client teams to evaluate ideas.
• Demonstrates understanding of building materials, systems and construction techniques, and uses tools to document all project phases.
• Manages time and workload to meet deadlines and guides less experienced staff.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Professional degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

Parametric software

Rendering software

Adobe Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) is seeking an Architect to join our Dubai studio. You will lead portions of innovative architectural projects, coordinating diagrams, 3D models, drawings and renderings while collaborating with cross‑disciplinary teams in a global practice.

You will contribute to high‑impact design strategies, integrate materials and construction methods, and mentor junior staff within a culture that prioritizes excellence, integrity, and sustainable design.