Architect II

We seek talented collaborators to join the practice. We welcome highly motivated candidates who can work effectively in a team environment and contribute new insights into our office culture.

Headquartered in Somerville, MA with offices in Toronto, Jerusalem, Singapore and Shanghai to support ongoing projects, Safdie Architects is constantly engaged in the design of a diverse range of projects in terms of building type, scale and geographic location. Current work in design and construction includes an expansion of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore; several master planning and mixed-use developments in the USA and Canada; several large scale master plans in Saudi Arabia; an embassy in Africa and a heritage center in the American Midwest.

Safdie Architects is seeking a licensed Architect II with 10-20 years of experience with exceptional design, communication, and interpersonal skills to join our design practice. This is a full-time, in-studio position.

Key responsibilities include:

The Architect II works directly with the firm’s Partners to develop design concepts and architectural ideas and shares in the responsibility for organizing and coordinating the efforts of all members of the design team, including outside consultant team members. Given the diversity of the firm’s projects, with regards to project type, scale and geographic location, the Architect II needs to be extremely nimble and comfortable working within such diversity.

Prerequisites:

• Minimum ten years of professional experience, plus licensure
• Experience in AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Suite and rendering software (Enscape, Lumion, V-Ray) required
• Proficiency in Revit and experience with BIM required
• Skills in the production of concept, schematic design, and design development documents required
• Experience with the design and detailing of large-scale, programmatically complex, public and private architectural projects required
• Strong technical knowledge of both rational and complex geometries required
• Investigative nature and superior problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead teams of junior staff
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and coordinate with project teams, engineering consultants, and other collaborators
• Highly motivated with a willingness to assume both project-wide and office-related responsibility
• All applicants must have the authorization to work within the United States

Salary range: $90,000–$110,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and work samples in PDF format to [email protected] with subject line “Architect II”. Online portfolios will not be accepted.