Junior Designer/Architect

OMA; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MPF contribution

Health insurance

23 vacation days per year

Job summary

OMA Hong Kong is seeking a Junior Designer/Architect with exceptional design sensibility to contribute across a diverse range of projects and scales. You will participate from concept to construction and collaborate with project leaders and consultants.

Fresh graduates are welcome; the role emphasizes strong portfolio, sound technical and communication skills and teamwork within an international office environment.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture, Urban Planning or a related field.
• Strong conceptual, graphic and design skills demonstrated through a high-quality portfolio.
• Proficiency in Rhinoceros and Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and/or Grasshopper is an advantage.
• Proficiency in one or more rendering engines (Enscape, V‑Ray, D5) and/or AI-assisted design or visualisation tools is an advantage.
• Strong visualisation, design communication, and physical model‑making skills.
• Additional technical or computational design skills are an advantage.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; proficiency in Chinese, Korean or another language is an advantage.
• Relevant internship experience, particularly on large-scale architecture or urban design projects at an international practice, is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams across concept design, design development and project execution.
• Contribute to the development of design concepts and proposals through research, drawings, physical and digital models, visualisations and graphic representations.
• Assist with the preparation of project presentations, drawing packages and technical documentation.
• Participate actively in team discussions and support the project team throughout the project lifecycle.
• Use industry‑standard design and modelling software for design, drafting, modelling, rendering and data analysis.

Job description

About the Company

OMA is an international architecture and urbanism practice founded in 1975, with offices in Rotterdam, New York, Hong Kong, and Brisbane. Over the past five decades, OMA has produced a broad portfolio of projects and employs a team of more than 200 architects, designers, and researchers with a diverse range of experience and expertise. AMO, a research and design studio, often works in parallel with OMA, enriching architecture with intelligence drawn from a wide range of other disciplines.

About the Role

OMA Hong Kong is looking for a talented Junior Designer/Architect with exceptional design sensibility and a strong interest in working across a diverse range of projects and scales.

In this role, you will contribute to projects across all phases, from initial concept development through design, technical documentation and construction. You will work closely with Project Leaders and design teams to develop project concepts, narratives and design proposals, while supporting coordination with internal teams and external consultants.

This position is suitable for a recent graduate starting their professional career. Prior professional experience as an architect or designer is not required. We are looking for candidates with a strong portfolio, sound technical and communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively within an international team.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture, Urban Planning or a related field.
• Strong conceptual, graphic and design skills, demonstrated through a high-quality portfolio.
• Proficiency in Rhinoceros and Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and/or Grasshopper is an advantage.
• Proficiency in one or more rendering engines (e.g. Enscape, V‑Ray, D5) and/or AI-assisted design or visualisation tools is an advantage.
• Strong visualisation, design communication, and physical model-making skills.
• Additional technical or computational design skills are an advantage.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; proficiency in Chinese, Korean or another language is an advantage.
• Relevant internship experience, particularly on large-scale architecture or urban design projects at an international practice, is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams across concept design, design development and project execution.
• Contribute to the development of design concepts and proposals through research, drawings, physical and digital models, visualisations and graphic representations.
• Assist with the preparation of project presentations, drawing packages and technical documentation.
• Participate actively in team discussions and support the project team throughout the project lifecycle.
• Use industry‑standard design and modelling software for design, drafting, modelling, rendering and data analysis.

What We Offer

• Full‑time employment based in our Hong Kong office.
• A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package, including MPF contribution, health insurance, 23 vacation days per year, as well as Hong Kong public holidays.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment within OMA’s Hong Kong team.
• Opportunities for professional development within a globally recognised architecture and design practice.