Architect/ Designer (Part 2 or Part 3)

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM); London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading architectural firm as an Architect/Designer in London, collaborating on innovative projects with a dynamic team. This role requires 2-4 years of relevant experience, where you will shape design visions and problem-solve creatively on large-scale projects. Be part of a culture that nurtures talent and values innovative solutions, allowing you to grow in your career.

Benefits

Mentorship from experienced designers

Continuous Professional Development lectures

Collaborative studio culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years post-qualification experience on design-driven projects.
• Portfolio demonstrating concept strength and built-work.
• Desire and experience in large-scale projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shape concepts, ideate, iterate, refine design visions.
• Produce smart details, coordinate consultant input.
• Stay agile and adapt to new workflows and tools.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Creativity

Technical skills

Education

B.Arch or M.Arch (or equivalent)

Tools

Rhino

Adobe

Revit

Enscape

Job description

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Join to apply for the Architect/ Designer (Part 2 or Part 3) role at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a collective of over 1,200 architects, designers, engineers, and planners working across studios in London, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Hong Kong, and Dubai. Guided by a distinguished group of partners, we foster a collaborative, open culture where innovation thrives and ideas flow freely across disciplines.

We are currently seeking passionate and skilled Architects/Designers (Part 2 and/or Part 3 qualified) to join our London studio, home to 120+ professionals delivering projects of diverse scale and complexity worldwide. In this role, you will collaborate with a dynamic interdisciplinary team—spanning architecture, engineering, and urban design—to realise groundbreaking, future-forward projects.

We are passionate about nurturing the next generation of design talent. At SOM, we believe in empowering emerging designers with the tools, mentorship, and global exposure needed to shape meaningful, dynamic careers. If you’re ready to challenge convention, collaborate across disciplines, and grow within a culture that values innovation and curiosity, we’d love to hear your voice—and help to amplify it.

How You’ll Shape the Work

• Shape concepts from day one—ideate, iterate, and refine design visions with the team.
• Problem-solve creatively—turn technical or site constraints into design opportunities.
• Digital Tools—work in Rhino, AI, Adobe, Enscape with precision and speed; familiarity with Revit.
• Collaborate and communicate—bring clear visuals, clear writing, and positive energy to design discussions.
• Stay agile—juggle deadlines, jump between scales, and adapt to new workflows and tools.
• Translate ideas into reality—produce smart details, coordinate consultant input.
  
  

Who You Are, Professionally

• Minimum 2-4 years post-qualification experience on design-driven projects.
• Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch, M.Arch, or equivalent).
• Portfolio that proves concept strength and built-work follow-through.
• Desire and experience on large-scale projects preferred
• A passion for sustainable and regenerative design strategies.
  
  

Culture & Career Growth

• Our studio culture is built on collaboration—good ideas can come from anyone, and we move them forward together.
• Mentorship from designers who’ve delivered headline projects worldwide.
• Weekly Continuous Professional Development lectures
• Room to grow—whether deepening technical expertise or leading your own piece of a project.
  
  

For more information on the role and SOM’s values please click here

Portfolios must be submitted for all design positions (Architecture, Interiors, Planning, etc). 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning, Design Services, and Civil Engineering

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