Senior architect/designer

Archi-Tech Network; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

20 vacation days

Public holidays

Job summary

OMA is seeking senior architects/designers to join its New York office. You will contribute across all phases—from concept to construction—driving design direction, documentation, and client coordination. Strong leadership, technical and communication skills are essential for high-level delivery.

You will mentor teams, work with consultants and partners, and potentially lead specific design or documentation tasks depending on project needs. Fluency in English and US code knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Eight plus years' experience across all design phases (design to execution).
• Professional or graduate degree in architecture.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino and Adobe Suite.
• Knowledge of US building codes and standards.
• Portfolio of realized/published projects across a wide range of programs.
• Excellent communication and coordination through all phases to clients and consultants.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop project design direction with project leaders and design teams.
• Produce and coordinate technical documentation.
• Oversee project realization and construction documentation.
• Lead teams on specific aspects of a project as needed.
• Collaborate with consultants, associates and partners throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Client relationships

Team leadership

Design coordination

Presentation skills

English fluency

Communication

Education

Professional or graduate degree in architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

Adobe Suite

Revit

Job description

OMA is looking for senior architects/designers to join its New York office.

About the role

In this role, you will contribute to projects across all phases - from initial concept through design development, documentation, and construction. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate exceptional design sensibility, strong conceptual thinking, and robust technical and communication skills, and who can operate at the highest professional level.

Candidates should have experience in developing client relationships, leading and mentoring a team, and completing high quality work through all project phases. Senior architects will work directly with consultants and local architects to produce comprehensive design packages through strong and collaborative work. They will also work closely with the Associates and Partners.

You will work closely with project leaders and design teams to establish and develop the project design direction, produce and coordinate technical documentation, and oversee project realization. Depending on project needs and your experience, you may also lead teams responsible for specific aspects of a project.

Required:

• eight plus years' experience that includes all design phases (design and execution)
• professional or graduate degree in architecture
• professional proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino and Adobe Suite
• knowledge of US building codes and standards
• portfolio of realized and/or published projects representing a wide range of program types
• excellent communication skills, including experience of presenting and coordinating projects through all phases to client and consultant teams
• confidence working collaboratively in a dynamic, international environment
  Fluency in English

Preferred:

• experience in delivering full construction documentation packages
• knowledge and experience in working on Revit/BIM projects
• project management and/or team leadership experience through all phases
• fluency in additional languages (notably Japanese and/or French)
• license to practice architecture in the US (NCARB registration a plus)

What we offer:

• full-time employment based in our New York office
• a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), health insurance, and 20 vacation days per year, in addition to U.S. public holidays
• a collaborative and supportive work environment within OMA's New York team
• career growth opportunities in a globally recognized firm within the creative and architectural industry

OMA values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.