Project Designer / Project Design Architect

Job Description

Job Description

Project Designer / Project Design Architect

Location : Miami, Florida

Department : Architecture

Employment Type : Full-Time

About OBMI

OBMI is a global architecture and design firm dedicated to crafting destinations that inspire. We believe in the power of design to tell stories, shape cultures, and connect people to place. From boutique resorts to transformative masterplans, our teams bring vision and precision together to create architecture that endures.

Position Summary

We’re seeking a Project Designer / Project Design Architect to join our growing Miami studio — a creative leader who can turn ideas into experiences. This role is ideal for an architect who thrives on both creativity and technical rigor, balancing design vision with strategic execution. You’ll help define design narratives for world-class hospitality and destination projects, collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative, functional, and contextually rich solutions that embody OBMI’s design excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to design development, from conceptual sketches to detailed documentation and client presentations.

Guide spatial planning, material palettes, and overall architectural composition for luxury hospitality and destination projects.

Interpret client aspirations and translate them into compelling design solutions.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams — including technical, landscape, and interior design — to ensure design integrity and seamless project delivery.

Mentor junior designers, fostering creativity, collaboration, and design growth.

Participate in client workshops and presentations, articulating design ideas with clarity and confidence.

Support technical detailing, coordination with consultants, and review of drawings and submittals to ensure design compliance.

Conduct site visits, contribute to construction administration, and maintain clear design documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Research materials, typologies, and sustainable design strategies to inform and elevate design outcomes.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.

9–11 years of professional experience, preferably in hospitality or destination design.

Licensed or registered architect (AIA, RIBA, ARB, or equivalent).

Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Knowledge of computational design tools (Grasshopper) a plus.

Strong visualization, presentation, and communication skills.

Experience coordinating with structural, MEP, and interior design consultants.

Knowledge of hospitality programming, brand standards, and sustainable design principles.

Demonstrates leadership, organization, and the ability to manage multiple design priorities.

Why Join OBMI

At OBMI, design leadership means shaping more than buildings — it means creating destinations that inspire connection, culture, and community. You’ll join a team of global designers driven by collaboration, curiosity, and purpose, working together to redefine what great design can be.