Senior Designer

Senior Designer

About OBMI

OBMI are architects of storied places around the globe. Our specialty is excellence in design and planning that drives a constant reinvention of luxury in hospitality and ultra-high-end residences. We’re an internationally diverse team of imagineers who all believe that every place has a unique story to tell. As passionate storytellers we immerse ourselves in culture, history and geographical context to craft unforgettable moments in architecture that support the symbiotic relationship between individuals, communities, and the natural environment.

Our resilience, agility and strategic business approach to collaborative client relationships, combined with a working environment that nurtures and encourages innovative thinking and creativity, is why we have thrived for more than eight decades. Our design philosophy seeks to discover the innate poetry of a destination and transform it into experiences that celebrate the specific sense of place. The transformative work we do ignites the spirit for our people and those who experience what we create.

What is important to us:

Your design skills should be exceptional, as is your ability to craft a story through your work. We want to know how you think and apply critical, conceptual, creative, reflective, and visionary thinking to your work. We’d like to hear people say that you have an innate sense of curiosity, unbounded imagination, powerful observation, and people are drawn to you because you’re naturally engaging and an exceptional listener. Your ability to collaborate with others reflects our values and commitment to teamwork.

Where do you fit into our story?

As a Senior Designer, you will assist in developing design concepts and details for luxury destinations, working under the guidance of a Lead Designer and also independently on specific components of larger projects. You will embrace all phases of the design process, including the creation of conceptual and schematic designs, design development, space planning, and presentation drawings. You will often work in collaboration with others, including team members, consultants, contractors, specification writers, and regulatory agencies. You’ll be a mentor and guide to junior team members, helping to nurture their talent and innovation. You will also play a role in business development, helping to identify opportunities and introduce potential clients to other members of the firm.

Required qualifications for this role in our story:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture (Master’s and licensure preferred but not required.)

• 10+ years of experience in an architectural office with a focus on hospitality design
• Demonstrated proficiency in Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, InDesign and Photoshop for presentations as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PPT, etc.)

• Experience in 2D and 3D sketching and modeling techniques

• Strong design, graphic, sketching, illustration & presentation skills
• Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly and clearly to team and clients.
• Willingness and ability to work both under a lead architect or on your own project, depending on size and type of project
• Ability to manage a team of junior designers, drafters & others while creating a positive, collaborative environment
• Strong presentation and client relations skills
• Experience with managing small teams and multi-disciplinary specialists
• Knowledge of the design process from concept to delivery and building codes
• Ability to manage variety of project types in various stages of development

• Great people and leadership skills and ability to mentor rising stars
• A willing can-do team ethic that allows you to work on your own projects and support others
• Ability to produce of documents to support your narrative from pre-concept to construction phase
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects, tasks, priorities and deadlines