Senior Lead Designer - Miami Studio

OBMI; Coral Gables (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OBMI is a global master planning, architecture, and interior design practice with studios in Miami, London, Dubai, and KSA. The Miami studio seeks a Senior Lead Designer / Senior Lead Design Architect to lead hospitality and destination projects in the region.

You will shape bold concepts, mentor teams, and engage clients, operators, and consultants while upholding OBMI's design excellence across all phases of project delivery in a culturally grounded manner.

Qualifications

• 15–17 years professional architectural experience.
• Bachelor or Master in Architecture.
• Licensed or registered architect (AIA, RIBA, ARB, or equivalent).
• Experience in hospitality, luxury resorts, mixed-use, and destination-driven developments.
• Advanced in Revit and proficient in Rhino, AutoCAD, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide creative leadership across hospitality, destination, and luxury projects.
• Mentor multidisciplinary teams and lead workshops.
• Lead client presentations, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee design documentation and coordination across phases.
• Represent OBMI at conferences and industry events.
• Drive sustainability, material exploration, and innovation.

Skills

Creative leadership

Team leadership

Client presentations

Storytelling

Communication

Business & relationships

Education

Bachelor/Master in Architecture

Architect license (AIA/RIBA/ARB)

Tools

Revit

Rhino

AutoCAD

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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Full Time Coral Gables, FL, US

We are designers of storied places.

OBMI is a global master planning, architecture, and interior design practice shaping luxury resorts, boutique hotels, private residences, and mixed-use destinations around the world.

For more than 90 years, we have created places deeply rooted in land, culture, and emotion, balancing imagination, craft, and care.

With studios in Miami, London, Dubai, and KSA , we collaborate globally to deliver holistic, experiential environments across the Middle East, the Caribbean, Latin America, and beyond. Clients see us as trusted advisors, drawn to our belief in thoughtful design, long-term value, and spaces that are both innovative and sustainable.

Our Miami studio is seeking a Senior Lead Designer / Senior Lead Design Architect to support the delivery of transformative hospitality, mixed-use, and destination projects throughout the region. This is a senior creative leadership role for a highly creative architect passionate about shaping culturally grounded, globally significant destinations through visionary design thinking.

About the role

The Senior Lead Designer / Senior Lead Design Architect provides creative leadership across complex hospitality and destination projects, developing bold concepts and immersive environments that reflect both innovation and cultural relevance.

This role requires a highly creative individual capable of leading multidisciplinary teams, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and translating ambitious project visions into compelling architectural experiences.

You will play a critical role in shaping design strategy, mentoring teams, engaging directly with clients and operators, and upholding OBMI's commitment to design excellence across all phases of project delivery.

What you'll do

• Lead and shape the creative vision for major hospitality, mixed-use, and destination developments
• Develop strong conceptual narratives and innovative design solutions rooted in culture, place, and guest experience
• Champion OBMI's Design Excellence principles across projects and teams
• Lead workshops, presentations, and stakeholder meetings with confidence and clarity
• Serve as a trusted design advisor to clients, operators, developers, and consultants
• Mentor and inspire teams while fostering collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning
• Collaborate with Project Managers and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery and coordination
• Oversee the development of concepts into coordinated and high-quality design documentation
• Participate in construction administration and site reviews to maintain design integrity
• Support business development, proposals, competitions, and thought leadership initiatives
• Represent OBMI externally at conferences, panels, and industry events
• Drive innovation in sustainability, material exploration, design technology, and hospitality experiences

Who we're looking for

We are seeking a visionary and highly creative design leader with a passion for hospitality and destination design and the ability to craft meaningful architectural experiences at every scale.

You are:

• Equipped with 15-17 years of professional architectural experience
• Holding a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture
• A licensed or registered architect (AIA, RIBA, ARB, or equivalent preferred)
• Experienced in hospitality, luxury resorts, mixed-use, and destination-driven developments
• A highly creative conceptual thinker capable of transforming ideas into immersive, story-driven environments
• Passionate about contextual design, cultural storytelling, and elevating the guest experience through architecture
• Advanced in Revit and proficient in Rhino, AutoCAD, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite, and related visualization tools
• Experienced leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring emerging talent
• Skilled in client presentations, storytelling, stakeholder engagement, and design leadership
• Comfortable navigating large-scale, complex project environments and balancing creativity with technical and strategic considerations
• Knowledgeable in sustainability, consultant coordination, and design implementation
• An inspiring communicator and collaborative leader with strong business and relationship-building skills

Why OBMI

You'll join a globally connected design practice recognized for creating meaningful, experience-driven destinations around the world. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to some of the region's most ambitious hospitality and destination projects while working alongside an international team committed to creativity, innovation, and excellence.

Location: Miami, FL

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.