Interior Architectural Designer

OMA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Interior Architectural Designer to join their dynamic team in New York. This role involves leading diverse projects across public, commercial, hospitality, and residential spaces, from initial concept to final design. Candidates should possess exceptional design sensibility, robust technical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about creating innovative spaces and thrive in a creative atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience in interior architecture.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design skills and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept to construction, ensuring high-quality design.
• Collaborate with teams to develop detailed documentation and designs.

Skills

Interior Design

3D Modeling

Communication Skills

Conceptual Design

Graphic Design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Master’s Degree in Interior Design

Tools

Rhino

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

V-Ray

BIM/Revit

Job description

About the Company:

OMA is an international practice founded in 1975, operating within the traditional boundaries of architecture and urbanism. With offices in Rotterdam, New York, Hong Kong, and Australia, OMA is led by seven partners – Rem Koolhaas, Shohei Shigematsu (NY), Jason Long (NY), Reinier de Graaf, Iyad Alsaka, Chris van Duijn, and David Gianotten. The practice has been in business for over 40 years and currently employs a 250-strong team of architects, designers and researchers who have a diverse range of project experience. AMO, a research and design studio, often works in parallel with OMA’s clients to fertilize architecture with intelligence from this array of disciplines.

About the Role:

OMA New York is looking for an experienced Interior Architectural Designer with a proven track record in designing, detailing and specifying FFE (Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment) for a diverse range of spaces, including public, commercial, hospitality and residential areas.

In this role, you will work on projects in all phases, from initial conception to final design and construction phases.We are seeking candidates who illustrate exceptional design sensibility in their work, have robust technical and communication skills and can operate at the highest level.

The Interior Architectural Designer will collaborate closely with Project Leaders and design teams to establish and develop the design of interior projects and produce, coordinate and administer the technical documentation and supervision for their realization. They may also lead teams for specific aspects of projects, in accordance with project needs and prior experience.

Demonstrated Experience:

• Developing designs based on strong concepts and strategies in consultation with the Partner-in-charge and client team.
• Leading projects through all phases, from programming, concept development, documentation to construction.
• Developing design options through 3-d modeling and visualization.
• Considering materials and costs within predetermined budgets.
• Producing 'sample' or 'mood' boards, and assembling research materials for internal and client presentations.
• Developing unit plans, space planning, and millwork design.
• Specifying products such as fixtures, fittings, furniture, lighting, finishes and equipment, and presenting curated samples to clients.
• Preparing detailed drawing sets for presentation and bidding.
• Keeping up to date with emerging trends and advancements in the art and design industry.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design and/or Interior Architecture with a minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience in interior architecture.
• Strong conceptual, graphic, and design skills illustrated in a comprehensive portfolio.
• Proficiency in Rhino, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience working on complex, large-scale design projects in all phases.
• Confidence working collaboratively in a dynamic, international environment.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred:

• Strong rendering skills, particularly in V-Ray and/or Enscape.
• Knowledge and experience working on BIM/Revit projects.
• Experience working in construction documentation phases.
• Licensed to practice architecture in the US or actively pursuing getting licensed.
• Proficiency in additional languages, notably Japanese and/ or French.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit the following documents via our online form:

1. A cover letter explaining your motivation for working at OMA.
2. Your CV/resume.
3. A portfolio (in PDF format, max. 30 pages) showcasing your design work.

Please note that applications without a portfolio will not be considered and applications containing only QR codes/website links will not be reviewed.