The Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) is a leading international partnership practicing contemporary architecture, urbanism, and cultural analysis around the globe. The office is led by six partners – Rem Koolhaas, Ole Scheeren, Ellen van Loon, Reinier de Graaf, Shohei Shigematsu and Managing Partner, Victor van der Chijs – and employs a staff of around 220 of more than 35 nationalities. To accommodate a wide 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. We have an immediate need for architects and urban planners in the following positions. Only those who meet all the criteria should apply:
- Employer OMA
- Posted 22 Jun 2009
- Contact Jolanda van der Reijden
- Location Netherlands, China, US
- Job Titles Architect, Design
- Sector Private
- Terms Temporary/Contract
- Hours Full Time
- Position Architects / Urban Planners
- Salary Commensurate with experience
Architects / Urban Planners – Rotterdam (NL), Beijing (CN), Hong Kong (CN), New York (US)
For various building projects and a major urban planning project in SE Asia, OMA is looking for experienced architects and planners. Applicants must have:
- Masters Degree in architecture or urban planning
- 5+ years experience in internationally renowned offices
- Superb conceptual, graphic and design talent or excellent knowledge and experience of urban planning
- Experience in early design phases such as Concept Design and Schematic Design
- Experience on large scale projects
- Hand drawing skills
- Fluent English required; Dutch, French or Chinese is a pre
- Deep knowledge of OMA’s work and confidence in a complex, international environment
- Strong AutoCAD, 3D Max, Rhino, Adobe Suite skills
OMA is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of its workforce. OMA is committed to treating all employees and applicants equally, regardless of race or color, nationality or ethnic origin, religion or religious belief, gender or marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age.
All applicants must be fluent in written and spoken English. Please do not apply unless fully qualified. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and work location. Suitably qualified applicants should send their CV, portfolio (pdf), letters of recommendation, and queries for vacancies to Jolanda van der Reijden:
Office for Metropolitan Architecture, Heer Bokelweg 149, 3032 AD Rotterdam, The Netherlands – T ![]()

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