Professional Architect

About the Role

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), a globally influential design firm, is inviting innovative and creative professionals to join as an Architect based in Dubai. This position seeks individuals who embrace excellence, collaboration, and innovative design thinking.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead specific sections of architectural projects under periodic guidance from project leadership, demonstrating initiative, problem-solving, and precision.
• Create, manage, and oversee various deliverables including drawings, 3D models, renderings, physical models, diagrams, and animations for presentations and contracts.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, consultants, and clients through clear written, oral, and visual communication formats.
• Drive conceptual design processes by integrating interdisciplinary criteria to advance project segments.
• Engage in collaborative critique and idea evaluation within project teams, studios, and the wider office community.
• Apply intermediate knowledge of building materials, systems, codes, specifications, and construction to enhance design quality and documentation across all project phases.
• Organize and manage workload and timelines for self and junior staff, ensuring project deadlines are met while mentoring less experienced colleagues.

Leadership Duties

• Lead by example in mentorship and training; define team responsibilities clearly and empower team members according to their skills and potential.
• Collaborate on project planning to meet budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Participate in ongoing professional development programs internally.
• Support the integration of sustainable design strategies and contribute to expanding team knowledge in this area.
• Contribute towards establishing firm standards, policies, and operating procedures.
• Safeguard the firm from financial and legal liabilities.

Candidate Profile

• Possesses a professional degree in Architecture or relevant field.
• Offers a minimum of four years professional experience or equivalent skillset.
• Near completion of professional licensure; LEED accreditation is advantageous.
• Excellent spoken and written communication capabilities.
• Proficient with Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric modeling and rendering software, and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Skilled in Google Workspace tools.

Additional Information

SOM values diversity and strives to foster an inclusive workplace that enriches design perspectives. The firm offers competitive salaries, health insurance, wellness programs, retirement benefits, and flexible work/life plans. Portfolio submission is mandatory for application consideration: a single PDF file (10-20 pages, max 5MB) must be included alongside the resume or CV. SOM is an equal opportunity employer committed to affirmative action policies.