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JOBSOMA is a leading international partnership practicing contemporary architecture, urbanism, and cultural analysis. The counterpart to OMA’s architectural practice is AMO, a design and research studio. While OMA remains dedicated to the realization of buildings and masterplans, AMO operates in areas beyond the traditional boundaries of architecture, including media, politics, sociology, sustainability, technology, fashion, curating, publishing, and graphic design. To direct a range of projects throughout the world, OMA maintains offices in Rotterdam, New York, Beijing, and Hong Kong.OMA is seeking the very best people to work on a range of projects in Europe, Asia, and the US. Only those who meet all the criteria should apply. Please use our online application form for both job openings and general applications: > Apply now Senior Architect – New York OMA’s New York office is looking for a Senior Architect with conceptual design talent and extensive building experience. Candidates should have a commitment to providing high quality, award winning design services for residential, cultural and urban design clients, with experience working both within the USA and internationally. In addition, candidates should have experience that demonstrates the capability to build client relationships, lead and mentor a team, and achieve successful results with a high level of quality. The Senior Architect will be responsible for all conceptual and technical phases of projects and for coordination and collaboration of the design team. The candidate will work directly with the Partner in charge and manage all phases of design, coordinate work with all consultants, hold meetings and presentations, and represent the office to multiple clients.
Salary and benefits are commensurate with ability and experience. OMA offers a pension plan, health insurance, and paid vacation. To apply, visit www.oma.com and use our online application form to upload your cover letter, resume and brief portfolio. You may direct questions or concerns to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it , but please note emailed applications will not be accepted. No telephone calls please. Architect – New York OMA's New York is looking for an architect/ designer for a number of residential, cultural and urban design projects in early design phases. You will work as a team member, able to create powerful new ideas both in collaboration and independently. Due to the international nature of our office, we are seeking a wide range of qualified applicants, including those from outside the US. This position is based in our New York office and starts immediately. Requirements: - Bilingual is an asset - Professional degree in architecture or urban planning - 5 years minimum experience in internationally renowned offices - Superb conceptual, graphic and design talent - Experience in early design phases such as concept design and schematic design - Personable, with a hands-on approach - Self-disciplined and confident in a complex international environment - Experience with residential, cultural and/or urban design projects - Deep knowledge of OMA’s work and confidence in a complex, international environment - Strong AutoCAD, Adobe Suite skills - US work permit is essential Salary and benefits are commensurate with ability and experience. OMA offers a pension plan, health insurance, and paid vacation. To apply, visit www.oma.com and use our online application form to upload your cover letter, resume and brief portfolio. You may direct questions or concerns to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it , but please note emailed applications will not be accepted. No telephone calls please. Architect / Designer - Rotterdam For a number of projects in early design phases OMA is looking for strong designers. You will work as a team member, able to create powerful new ideas both in collaboration and independently. All positions are based in our Rotterdam offices and start imminently. Requirements: - Professional degree in architecture or urban planning - Experience in internationally renowned offices - Superb conceptual, graphic and design talent - Experience in early design phases such as concept design and schematic design - Experience on large scale projects - Fluent in English - Confidence working in a complex, international environment - Strong AutoCAD, 3D Max, Rhino, Adobe Suite skills Please use our online application form to apply for this position. The OMA/AMO Business Development (BD) team, located in the main office in Rotterdam is responsible for actively developing, acquiring and assessing potential projects worldwide, conducting market research and following up on market opportunities for all OMA’s offices. The BD team is currently looking for a Junior Business Developer with a theoretical background in architecture, excellent graphic skills and experience in the commercial aspect of architectural practice. In this position you will: - Support the Business Development Manager in proactively researching and developing new business opportunities for the office; - Work with OMA Team Leaders and the Business Development Manager in compiling marketing material in support of new acquisitions and opportunities; - Report on and maintain records of business development activities; - Support the BD team in reporting on acquisitions in process, updating and compiling marketing material and developing the global OMA contacts data base; - Supporting the BD team in providing analysis reports, statistics and overviews as regards new markets and OMA acquisitions in any given quarter. Requirements of the role: - Degree in Architecture or related studies ensuring the ability to understand design intentions and project requirements
OMA’s Business Development department actively researches and acquires potential projects worldwide, conducts market research and follows up on subsequent opportunities. In this position you are responsible for overseeing the department, leading our research and pursuit of business opportunities and selecting the right methods to achieve the company’s project portfolio goals. Furthermore you are responsible for managing the BD department on a day-to-day basis. You organize the workflow, oversee the workforce and take decisions. You report to the Partnership. Requirements: - Broad expertise and track record in developing new business, preparing fee proposals and negotiating contracts, preferably in the creative industry or cultural sector - Mature personality; 10+ years of similar of relevant experience - Masters degree in architecture, design or masterplanning - Fluent in English (preferably native); spoken and written knowledge of Dutch is an asset - Excellent communication and organizational skills - Self-disciplined and confident in a complex environment - Strong negotiator - Hands-on approach - Extensive network in architecture industry - Excellent understanding of the economic, cultural, and political environments OMA operates in - Skilled in MS Office and ideally in Adobe Creative Suite We strongly encourage candidates with an international background and extensive experience to apply. OMA offers an open, dynamic and international work environment in a leading architectural office. You will find challenges and inspiration for further development of your skills. All suitably qualified applicants should send their queries for the above vacancy to: Jolanda van der Reijden
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. Please use our online application form to apply for this position. Senior PR Officer - Rotterdam OMA's Public Relations department is responsible for worldwide external communications, press liaison, publications and exhibitions, events and lectures, marketing material, the web presence and the OMA archive collection. The Senior PR Officer will proactively assist the Communications Director in forming and implementing OMA’s communications strategy. The Senior PR Officer is responsible on a day-to-day basis for handling media enquiries and invitations in close collaboration with the OMA partners, providing research materials for team leaders, and ensuring that OMA is plugged into the world’s media. You report to the Communications Director. Requirements: - Broad expertise and proven PR experience in the creative industry - Masters degree in either journalism, communications, architecture or similar field - Track record in writing, editing and producing press releases and publications - 5 years of similar or relevant experience - Understanding of architecture and the economic and political environments in which OMA operates - Fluent in English (preferably native); spoken and written knowledge of Dutch is an asset - Excellent communication and organizational skills - Self disciplined, pro-active, hands-on approach Further qualifications: - Skilled in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite - European work permit essential Please use our online application form to apply for this position. Receptionist - Rotterdam The OMA Reception, located in the main office in Rotterdam is responsible for receiving guests, incoming correspondence (telephone, fax, email, mail and packages). The reception has an opening for a part-time receptionist (9 hours per week). In this position you will: - be receiving guests; - be distributing incoming communication (telephone, fax, email, mail and packages); - preparing outgoing mail and packages; - arrange access to the office; - be trained for inhouse emergency and First Aid service (Bedrijfshulpverlening) and taking the role as Head of the emergency and First Aid team (Hoofd BHV). - Assisting with Facility processes, i.e. making and following up on orders for office supplies, setting up and maintaining office access key plan; Requirements: - Secretarial/ Administrative degree (MBO) i.e. Office Management, Facility Management degree - 2+ years of professional relevant experience preferably in an international environment - Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook - Discrete and service minded - Able to work accurate and timely - Emergency and First Aid (BHV) certificate and/ or Head of Emergency and First Aid certificate (Hoofd BHV) - Fluent in Dutch & English and understanding of French or German - Enthusiastic, flexible, team player - Excellent communication skills - Pro-active mentality - European work permit essential This position is available part-time, 1 day per week, 9 hours per day. Working hours are from 9:00 – 18:00. Please use our online application form to apply for this position. Architectural Internships – Rotterdam, USA, Hong Kong OMA has openings for architectural interns for our offices in Rotterdam and Hong Kong. Candidates must feel confident in a complex, dynamic environment. Further requirements: - Strong graphic and design talent - Excellent model-making, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign skills - Fluency in written and spoken English Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend. Students are invited to apply. Please use our online application form to apply for this position. Business Development Internship – Rotterdam The OMA/AMO Business Development (BD) team, located in the main office in Rotterdam is responsible for actively developing, acquiring and processing potential projects, market research and follows up on market opportunities. The Business Development team has an opening for a university student or recent graduate who is interested in the commercial side of our operations. In this position you will: - function as the front desk for the Business Development team; - maintain continuous overview of the status of all potential projects; - organise and administer potential projects; - organise, administer and distribute request from prospects within the team; - archive Business Development materials; - assist the Business Developers with small and large assignments. Requirements: - Knowledge of MS Office and Adobe Products Suite - IT/database literacy - The applicant must be fluent in English and Dutch and one other European language - Excellent communication and organizational skills - Pro-active, self-disciplined and confident in an ad hoc environment - Affinity with Architecture and Art Further qualifications: - Team player - Accurate and hands-on - Pro-active mentality - European work permit essential Trainees will receive a monthly stipend. Students and new graduates are invited to apply. OMA is seeking an intern for the model shop. As well as handcraft machines, the model shop is equipped with 3D-printing and laser cutting machines which produce design and presentation models 24/7. In this position you will assist the model shop supervisor in constructing complicated models, providing necessary know-how to architects, and scheduling jobs so models are produced in an efficient and timely manner. You will operate the machines daily (working in shifts if necessary) under strict safety protocols, and ensure they are in proper working order. You will assist in ordering materials, tools and other supplies. This position offers an opportunity to make significant contributions to the success of the designs. Requirements: - architectural background - experience with handcraft model building, 3D-printing and laser cutting technology - fluent English - knowledge of AutoCAD and Rhino - manual precision and accuracy - ability to keep deadlines - good organizational and interpersonal skills This internship is for a period of 6 months. Trainees receive a monthly stipend. Students and new graduates are invited to apply. Please use our online application form to apply for this position. Public Relations Internship - Rotterdam The OMA Public Relations Department, located in the main office in Rotterdam, is responsible for worldwide press liaison, publications and exhibitions, events, marketing material, web presence and the OMA archive collection. Within the Public Relations team there are multiple openings for university students and recent graduates as Public Relations Trainee (for a minimum period of 6 months; full time-only). In this position you will: - assist in the entire range of works of the Public Relations Department and the OMA archive Collection - process image requests for publications - prepare materials for publication - update the OMA website - collaborate on cataloguing the OMA archive Collection - assist and support other members of the public relations team - assist and report the Head of Public Relations Requirements: - The applicant must be fluent in English. At least one other European language is recommended - Experience in Graphic Design - Strong public relations and interpersonal skills - Excellent communication and organizational skills - Pro-active, self-disciplined and confident in a complex environment Further qualifications: - Skilled in MS Office and Adobe Products Suite - Team player and hands-on - Accurate - European work permit is essential Working in one of world's leading creative companies, in an exciting and stimulating environment, the PR trainee will accumulate extensive knowledge of how to run and organize international creative communication. Trainees receive a monthly stipend. Students and new graduates are invited to apply. The following PR internships are available: Intern - Graphic Design, June 2010 Please use our online application form to apply for this position. Human Resources Internship - Rotterdam Within the Human Resources department, located in the Rotterdam office there is an opening for an internship. The HR department is responsible for recruitment, selection, employee benefits, salary administration, health and safety and expatriate procedures. In this position you will assist the HR Officers with their day to day tasks. You will prepare employment contracts and letters and assist with the personnel and salary administration. You will apply for work and residence permits,process job applications, answer questions from employees and job applicants and assist with the archiving and filing. Requirements: - Currently a student at university/ HBO level in HRM, Personeel en Arbeid, MER or equivalent - Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills and must feel confident in an international complex environment - Candidates work accurate and have a hands-on approach - Previous office experience - Pro-active and self-disciplined - Strong communication skills Further requirements: - Skilled in MS Office - Fluent in English and Dutch This internship is for a period of 6 months and minimum 4 days a week. Trainees receive a monthly stipend. Students and new graduates are invited to apply. Please use our online application form to apply for this position. Archive Internship - Rotterdam OMA-Rotterdam has openings for Interns seeking to gain an overview and a working knowledge of the infrastructure and day-to-day running of the archive and collection of a leading creative office, the collection holds around 80% of the work of OMA and Rem Koolhaas from 1975 onwards. The archive collection consists of a 700 m2 space with a wide variety of materials like paintings, collages, samples, study and presentation models. A wide range of paperwork is also part of the collection and frequently used for research. The main task is archiving, extra tasks are work on exhibitions, research, communication with international art institutions and work on publications. Candidates must not be scared of dust and sometimes physical labour. You must be capable to work accuratly in a creative, adhoc environment, and have a hands-on approach. The internship will be guided by an experienced in-house archivist. Further requirements: - MS Office skills - Valid driving license a plus - Fluent in English with excellent grammar (Dutch or any second language desirable) - European work permit. This position is located in OMA`s headquarter in Rotterdam. Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend. The OMA archive / collection will be available for research after working hours. Students and new graduates are invited to apply; art historians and architecture historians are most welcome to apply. Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend. Please use our online application form to apply for this position. |