Senior Aviation Designer

Company Overview

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.

The Senior Aviation Designer will focus on the design and delivery of innovative aviation and transport projects at our London studio. The role blends strong design capability with a growing focus on aviation and transport projects, spanning from concept development to delivery, working closely with interdisciplinary teams to connect design intent with technical, operational, and performance requirements.

• Contribute to the design and coordination of aviation and transport projects from concept through delivery.
• Develop clear and consistent design studies, drawings, diagrams, and presentations across project stages.
• Integrate design intent with operational, technical, and performance requirements through collaboration with architects, engineers, planners, and specialists.
• Support design reviews and help resolve project challenges with clear thinking and well‑coordinated information.
• Assist with project planning, documentation, and organisation of deliverables to maintain team alignment and programme goals.
• Communicate design intent effectively with colleagues, consultants, and clients.
• Contribute positively to team culture, supporting others and sharing knowledge openly.
• Work confidently in fast‑moving, interdisciplinary environments where planning and design evolve together.

• Have an active interest in aviation design and apply your experience to drive innovation within the studio.
• Hold qualifications as an architect or designer with 6 to 10 years of experience, including work on airports or large, complex infrastructure projects.

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

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.