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; a luxury hotel in Saudi Arabia; and mixed-use developments in China and Singapore.
Architectural Designer
- Expertise in AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Suite and rendering software (EnScape, Lumion, VRay)
- Excellent visual and verbal communication skills
- Strong working knowledge of REVIT and experience with BIM preferred
- All applicants must have the authorization to work within the United States
Design Architect
Safdie Architects is seeking experienced architects with exceptional design, communication, and leadership skills to join their design practice. Design Architects work directly with Moshe Safdie and the firm’s Principals to develop design concepts and architectural ideas and are responsible for organizing and coordinating the efforts of all members of the design team across multiple projects concurrently. Given the diversity of the firm’s projects, with regards to project type, scale and geographic location, Design Architects need to be extremely nimble and be comfortable working within such diversity.
Candidates must be able to effectively supervise and lead teams of junior architects, have demonstrated experience developing and maintaining communication between architects and consultants and a strong knowledge of the design and detailing of complex projects. The position requires experience in the production of concept, schematic and design development documents for large scale, programmatically complex public and private projects. In addition to managing a team and being proficient with the tools of design, candidates need to be keen on being involved directly in the production of design studies, presentations, and drawings.
- Strong basis in dealing with rational and complex geometries
- An investigative nature and superior problem-solving skills
- Adept at leading and directing engineering consultants and collaborators
- Expertise in AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Suite and rendering software
- Strong working knowledge of REVIT and experience with BIM preferred
- All applicants must have the authorization to work within the United States
Candidates must be highly motivated, can work effectively in a collaborative team environment and possess a willingness to assume both project-wide and office-related responsibility.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and work samples in PDF format to employment@safdiearchitects.com
Architectural Intern - Summer 2024
Safdie Architects is seeking interns with exceptional creativity and communication skills. The studio is constantly engaged in the design of a diverse range of projects in terms of building type, scale and geographic location. Interns will be involved in the production of concept, schematic and design development documents for large scale, programmatically complex public and private projects. Candidates will work directly with the firm's Principals, including Moshe Safdie, to develop and execute designs and may be asked to assist with research driven efforts, publications and exhibitions.
In addition to an aptitude for design and problem solving, candidates must be highly motivated and work effectively in a collaborative team environment. Safdie Architects relies heavily on the building of physical models, the use of advanced digital design software and techniques and looks to the design staff to bring in new knowledge to expand the firm's capabilities. Candidates must have demonstrated skills in these areas:
- AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Suite and rendering software (EnScape, Lumion, Vray)
- Excellent visual and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of REVIT and experience with BIM preferred
- All applicants must have the authorization to work within the United States
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and work samples in PDF format to employment@safdiearchitects.com.
Application deadline: March 15, 2024
Associates
Safdie Architects, LLC seeks Associates to join their Somerville, MA studio. Associates a responsible to, under less supervision, prepare, plan, advance and design detailed architecture drawings for projects using their previously acquired experience in advancing designs. Masters in Architecture or a related field + 2 years experience is required. Skills required include, experience designing US and international public and private projects, large scale master planning and mixed use development projects with an estimated construction cost of >$50 million; experience advancing designs with less direction and supervision.
Software skills required include, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and rendering software (EnScape, Lumion, VRay). Additionally, candidates are required to possess excellent visual and verbal communication skills; strong working knowledge of REVIT modeling rational and complex geometries; high level skills in developing in-house renderings; experience in BIM. Resume and Portfolio are to be sent to Nina Adams: nadams@safdiearchitects.com