Intermediate Designer in London

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a collective of over 1,200 architects, designers, engineers, and planners working across studios in London, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Hong Kong, Melbourne, Riyadh and Dubai. We are seeking a talented Architectural Designer to join the SOM London Studio with a strong design voice eager to contribute to ambitious, global projects and grow within a highly collaborative, design-driven environment. At the forefront of transformative architecture, SOM is guided by a shared commitment to design excellence, sustainability, and innovation. Our open studio culture empowers ideas to thrive across architecture, engineering, and urban design.

Your Impact

• As a key contributor within project teams, you will support the development of design ideas from early concept through delivery working closely with senior designers, project leaders, and interdisciplinary collaborators.
• Contribute to the design process across all project phases, from concept design through documentation and delivery.
• Develop design ideas through drawings, models, visualisations, and presentations with a strong focus on quality and clarity.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and consultants to resolve design challenges and support coordinated project outcomes.
• Participate in design reviews and critiques, contributing thoughtful input and creative problem‐solving.
• Assist in the preparation of client presentations and design narratives that clearly communicate intent.
• Support a collaborative, inclusive, and design‐led studio culture.

Who You Are

• An architectural designer with 3–7 years of professional experience, ideally on complex or large‐scale projects.
• Professionally qualified or progressing toward qualification (RIBA Part III or international equivalent).
• Strong design sensibility with excellent graphic, conceptual, and technical skills.
• Proficient in relevant design and documentation tools (e.g. Rhino, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Passionate about sustainable, high-performance architecture and innovation in design.
• A clear communicator and engaged collaborator, eager to learn and grow within a global practice.

Why Join Us?

As part of our international studio network, you'll collaborate across offices, disciplines, and cultures, engaging with diverse perspectives to deliver design excellence on a global scale. We don’t just offer a role, we will help you define your own career framework. We will support your growth as a design leader through mentorship, global exposure, and access to the firm’s most forward‐thinking leadership. At SOM your ambition is matched by opportunity, and your ideas have a platform to influence the built environment at every scale.

Portfolio & CV Mandatory

Portfolios must be submitted for all design and project management positions (Architecture, Interiors, City Design, Graphics, etc). Applications without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10–20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

At SOM, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. We believe an inclusive environment benefits our employees, our firm, and our community, while also enriching and challenging our own thinking about design. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.