What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Designer position at OMA?
About the Company
OMA is an international architecture and urbanism practice founded in 1975. With offices in Rotterdam, New York, Hong Kong, and Australia, the practice is led by seven partners: Rem Koolhaas, Reinier de Graaf, Iyad Alsaka, Shohei Shigematsu (NY), Jason Long (NY), David Gianotten, and Chris van Duijn. Over the past five decades, OMA has produced a broad portfolio of projects, employing a team of more than 200 architects, designers, and researchers with a diverse range of experience and expertise. AMO, a research and design studio, often works in parallel with OMA’s clients, enriching architecture with intelligence drawn from a wide range of other disciplines.
About the Role
OMA New York is seeking Junior Designers to join our office.
Junior Designers work with Project Leaders and design teams through all phases and notably, the early design phases. Tasks include research, creating diagrams and presentations, technical drawings, renderings, and physical model building.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture with a minimum of 3 years' post-graduate experience in architecture;
- Strong conceptual, graphic, and design skills illustrated in a comprehensive portfolio;
- Proficiency in rendering software, particularly in V-Ray and/or Enscape;
- Strong AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Suite skills;
- Confidence working collaboratively in a dynamic, international environment;
- Fluency in English
Preferred
- Strong model-making skills;
- Knowledge of Revit;
- Experience working on large, complex projects in early phases (all phases 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.
Application Process
To apply, please submit the following documents via our online form:
- A cover letter explaining your motivation for working at OMA.
- Your CV/resume.
- 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.
OMA values diversity and offers equal opportunities for all applicants. We do 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.
Salary : $64,400 - $76,000