Designer Intermediate Professional, Architecture

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, invites applications for a Designer, Intermediate Professional, Architecture. Join our collaborative design practice as we develop distinct portions of projects under supervision, bringing initiative, precision, and teamwork to every task.

The ideal candidate holds a professional degree in Architecture, has at least 2 years of experience, and is progressing toward licensure.

Qualifications

• Arabic fluency in speaking and writing.
• Professional degree in Architecture or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience.
• Licensing process in progress; LEED preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software, and Adobe Suite.
• Proficient in Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to development of distinct portions of a project under supervision.
• Produces and coordinates diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, and animations.
• Effective internal communication via written, oral, and visual means.
• Creates with strong conceptual design ability and integrates interdisciplinary criteria.
• Collaborates at project team level to evaluate ideas.

Skills

Arabic fluency

Communication skills

Google Workspace

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

Parametric software

Rendering software

Adobe Suite

Job description

Designer, Intermediate Professional Architecture

Location: Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

SOM, one of the most influential design firms in the world, is seeking innovative, creative, independent, and critical thinkers who aspire to the highest standards of excellence. Join our collaborative design practice as a Designer, Intermediate Professional, Architecture, for the opportunity to build a strong and thriving career.

Key Qualifications

• Fluent in Arabic spoken and written
• Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Professional licensure process is in progress; LEED accreditation preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software, and Adobe Suite.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace.

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

• Contributes to the development of distinct portions of a project with regular supervision by Project Leadership. Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task-specific level.
• Produces and coordinates presentation and contract deliverables such as diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, physical models and animations.
• Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.
• Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability. Integrates interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move forward the design of a portion of a project.
• Actively collaborates at a project team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas.
• Demonstrates an intermediate understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details and construction techniques. Is able to enrich design concepts through technical strategies. Effectively uses appropriate tools to design and document at all project phases.
• Manages time and workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments with regular interaction and direction from Project Leadership. Shares knowledge with less experienced staff.

Opportunities and Compensation

SOM offers opportunities to work on transformational projects, competitive salaries, health insurance, wellness, retirement and financial and other work/life plans.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

• 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.

About SOM

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. For more about SOM: www.som.com

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.
• Reimbursement of costs for professional licenses, certifications, and exams.
• Specialized, in-house career development and mentorship programs designed to help you advance your knowledge and expertise.