Project Designer / Project Design Architect - Miami Studio
About The Position
OBMI is a global master planning, architecture, and interior design practice that specializes in luxury resorts, boutique hotels, private residences, and mixed-use destinations. With a history spanning over 90 years, OBMI focuses on creating places deeply rooted in land, culture, and emotion, balancing imagination, craft, and care. The practice has studios in Miami, London, Dubai, and KSA, collaborating internationally to deliver holistic, experiential environments. Clients trust OBMI for its commitment to thoughtful design, long-term value, and innovative, sustainable spaces. The growing Miami studio is seeking a Project Designer / Project Design Architect to contribute to world-class hospitality, resort, and mixed-use destinations, transforming client aspirations into compelling architectural experiences through global collaboration.
Requirements
- 9–11 years of professional architectural experience, ideally focused on hospitality, resort, and destination design.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
- Licensed or registered architect (AIA, RIBA, ARB, or equivalent preferred).
- Experienced in hospitality programming, guest experience planning, and luxury destination design.
- Skilled in visual storytelling and the communication of design concepts.
- Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and other visualization tools.
- Experienced with BIM workflows and design coordination.
- Comfortable presenting design ideas to clients, consultants, and project teams.
- Knowledgeable in technical detailing, construction documentation, consultant coordination, and project delivery.
- Familiar with sustainable design principles, materials, and construction systems.
- Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working across diverse cultures, teams, and project locations.
- Strong communicator who can balance creativity, technical rigor, and client expectations.
- Passionate about design excellence, innovation, and creating memorable places.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Grasshopper and computational design experience are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Develop architectural concepts and design solutions for hospitality, resort, and mixed-use projects from early visioning through project delivery.
- Contribute to all phases of the design process, including conceptual design, spatial planning, presentations, detailed design, and construction documentation.
- Translate client briefs, operational requirements, and brand narratives into compelling architectural experiences.
- Create drawings, models, renderings, and visual presentations that clearly communicate design intent.
- Participate in client workshops, meetings, and presentations, helping guide design discussions and stakeholder engagement.
- Collaborate with Project Managers, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure design continuity throughout project phases.
- Coordinate with technical teams to integrate design intent into practical, buildable solutions.
- Support technical detailing, consultant coordination, and documentation efforts.
- Review drawings, shop drawings, and project deliverables to ensure quality and alignment with design objectives.
- Participate in site visits and construction administration activities to maintain design integrity during implementation.
- Mentor and support junior designers while contributing to a collaborative studio environment.
- Conduct research on design trends, hospitality experiences, sustainability, materials, and emerging technologies to elevate project outcomes.
- Contribute to proposal development, design competitions, and business development initiatives where appropriate.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on meaningful international hospitality and destination projects.
- Collaborate with talented professionals across global studios.
- Develop design leadership, technical expertise, and global project experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
