Senior Aviation Designer

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.

Senior Aviation Designer – London Studio

This role focuses on designing and delivering innovative aviation and transport projects, combining strong design thinking with solid planning and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Has an active interest in aviation design and applies experience to drive innovation within the studio.
• Contributes to the design and coordination of aviation and transport projects from concept through delivery.
• Develops clear and consistent design studies, drawings, diagrams, and presentations across project stages.
• Integrates design intent with operational, technical, and performance requirements through collaboration with architects, engineers, planners, and specialists.
• Supports design reviews and helps resolve project challenges with clear thinking and well‑coordinated information.
• Assists with project planning, documentation, and organization of deliverables to maintain team alignment and program goals.
• Communicates design intent effectively with colleagues, consultants, and clients.
• Contributes positively to team culture, supporting others and sharing knowledge openly.
• Works confidently in fast‑moving, interdisciplinary environments where planning and design evolve together.

Qualifications

• Hold qualifications as an architect or designer with 6 to 10 years of experience, including work on airports or large, complex infrastructure projects.

Benefits and Growth Opportunities

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. SOM offers opportunities to work on transformational projects, competitive salaries, health insurance, wellness programs, retirement and financial plans, and other work/life benefits.

Portfolio submission: Portfolios must be submitted for all design positions (Architecture, Interiors, Planning, 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.

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