Renowned Architectural firm based in the US, UAE and Lebanon
Company Name: Michel Abboud Architects
As a Lead Design Architect at SOMA, you will play a pivotal role in the design process of our projects. You will lead a team of skilled architects and designers, driving creative excellence and ensuring the successful delivery of high-profile projects and clients. Your innovative thinking, technical expertise, and leadership skills will be instrumental in defining and executing our design vision.
Key Responsibilities
1. Design Leadership:
- Conceptualize and develop innovative architectural designs that align with client requirements and project objectives.
- Lead and inspire a team of architects and designers, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment.
- Collaborate closely with clients, understanding their needs, and translating them into compelling design solutions.
2. Technical Expertise:
- Stay aware of industry trends, materials, and construction techniques, integrating sustainable practices into design solutions.
- Resolve complex design challenges by leveraging your technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
- Conduct thorough research to support design decisions and present findings effectively.
3. Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate effectively with international colleagues and international clients and other stakeholders, to ensure seamless project execution.
- Communicate design concepts clearly and persuasively to clients and internal teams, utilizing various mediums such as presentations, sketches, and 3D visualizations.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
- Around 7 years of experience in relevant architectural design, working on large scale projects in GCC region.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is a critical requirement.
- Proficiency in Lumion, 3DS Max or Rhino is highly preferred.
- Proficiency in Adobe suite and Microsoft Office.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a creative team.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and visual, with a keen eye for detail.
- A portfolio showcasing a diverse range of projects, highlighting your designs.
- International experience is highly preferred (professional or education).
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