Interior Designer/ Architect

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM); Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability,生命

Retirement support

Employee assistance programs

Workplace flexibility

Paid holidays

Family leave

Paid time off

Professional licenses reimbursement

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) London is seeking a design-focused architect/interior designer with a strong conceptual ability to advance project components through integrated criteria across interiors and architecture. You will contribute to a global practice, collaborating with engineers, architects and designers to deliver high-impact projects.

The role requires knowledge of BIM/CAD standards and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Enscape, and the Adobe suite, with experience across

Qualifications

• Completion of a professional degree in Architecture, Interior Design or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Effectively communicates with the project team and consultants through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Enscape, VR, Adobe Suite, parametric and rendering software, and other graphic software.
• Actively implements BIM/CAD project standards and procedures.
• Portfolio and CV mandatory; must show design process from sketches to schematic development.

Responsibilities

• Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability and integrates interdisciplinary criteria to advance project components.
• Understanding of interiors and architectural materials, building systems, codes, and construction techniques.
• Enriches design concepts through technical strategies and researches, documents at all project phases.
• Manages time and workload to meet deadlines with direction from project leaders.
• Collaborates at project and consultant levels, evaluating ideas critically and constructively.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

Enscape

VR

Adobe Suite

Parametric design

Rendering

Graphic software

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Tools

BIM/CAD software

Job description

At SOM, we are 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. Together we can achieve great things. Success at SOM Means Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm. Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge. Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work. Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm. Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential. Firm: 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.

Position Responsibilities

Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability and integrates interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move the design of a project component(s) forward. Demonstrates an intermediate 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. Able to enrich design concepts through technical strategies and effectively uses appropriate tools to research, design and document at all project phases. Demonstrates an intermediate knowledge of Interior Architecture and Architectural design including workplace planning and design concept development (hospitality and/or residential as applicable), design documentation, construction documentation, construction administration, and furniture (FF&E) and materials selection and specifications. Manages time and workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments with periodic interaction and direction from project leaders while sharing knowledge with less experienced staff. Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a project component level. Actively collaborates at a project and consultant team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas. Contributes to and actively participates within the studio.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a professional degree in Architecture, Interior Design or a related field; LEED accreditation preferred. Minimum 2 years of professional experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Effectively communicates with the project team and consultants through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Demonstrates proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Enscape, VR, Adobe Suite, parametric and rendering software, and other graphic software. Actively implements BIM/CAD project standards and procedures. Portfolio A portfolio and CV are mandatory. The portfolio should clearly identify individual contributions and show the design process through sketches, diagrams, models, iterations, presentations and concept development through schematic design. Final renders or completed project photography alone will not provide sufficient evidence of design authorship.

Why SOM London

SOM London is a design-led studio working across disciplines, cultures and project types. We are inter-disciplinary and work independently in the UK, Europe, India and the Middle East. The role offers the opportunity to join a thriving studio with a rich culture, shape major projects, working with leading architects and engineers and build a distinct design voice within a global practice. 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.

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. Learn more about our commitment to climate action.

Working at SOM

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.

Our Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and accident insurance
• retirement support
• free access to employee assistance programs for employees and family members
• workplace flexibility
• paid holidays
• family leave
• paid time off
• reimburse costs for professional licenses, certifications, and exams
• specialized, in-house career development and mentorship programs designed to help you advance your knowledge and expertise

Notice to Applicants

Portfolios must be submitted for all design and project management positions (Architecture, Interiors, City Design, Graphics, 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. 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.