Jobs at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)

Lead and sustain design direction for large, complex projects from first principles through schematic design. Strengthen and communicate emerging ideas, set team cadence, shape presentations and narratives, translate design into spatial/structural/material strategies, guide clients and interdisciplinary teams, mentor designers, contribute to studio culture, and support competitions and new business.

Lead large, complex architectural projects from inception through schematic design, originating and developing concepts, shaping visual narratives and presentations, directing interdisciplinary teams, mentoring designers, and working closely with clients, consultants and global studios. Maintain hands-on design authorship and translate design ambition into coherent spatial, structural and material strategies.

Lead commercial and delivery success for large, complex projects; manage programme, budgets/fees, timelines and risks; coordinate multidisciplinary design teams from concept through delivery; mentor talent and support interdisciplinary collaboration across studios and regions. Portfolios required.

Lead technical design from concept through delivery for large, complex projects. Ensure constructability, performance, compliance and quality; coordinate interdisciplinary teams; mentor junior staff; develop detailed design and documentation; promote sustainable, design-led outcomes.

The Senior Project Manager leads project teams, manages client relationships and project success, overseeing schedules and budgets while mentoring staff.

Lead proposal development and client interview strategy; create marketing collateral; conduct market and client research; develop pursuit and market strategies; manage Salesforce pipeline and business plans; train junior marketers; represent the firm and nurture business leads.

The Visualization Specialist creates accurate digital representations of architectural designs by producing high-quality imagery, animations, and developing 3D models. The role involves collaboration within project teams, implementing AI-driven workflows, and ensuring clarity through visual exploration and post-production.

Lead and support communications initiatives: create project narratives, press kits, award submissions, and event/speaking content; manage media relations, internal communications, and SOM digital/social content; maintain media, project, and visual asset databases; coordinate with visual teams and support communications leadership.