Architect at OBRA ABIM, Bilingual Korean-English

Obra was founded in 2000 by Pablo Castro and Jennifer Lee. From the beginning, the architecture of Obra has focused on the potential for a transcendental reintegration of all design, from concrete to abstract (from materials to systems) and from small to large (from a chair to the city). We have designed furniture and cities and hundreds of buildings. Obra’s work is exclusively and fundamentally grounded in our own research, a research that besides sustaining the projects finds outlet in teaching, writing, exhibitions and the production of books. The work of Obra has received numerous design awards and has been exhibited throughout the world. Obra’s theoretical search is matched by extensive practical experience and a track record of collaborating with the best engineering firms and design consultancies in the world.

Obra Abim was created in 2018 to establish a permanent presence in Seoul where Obra has been active for 10 years. The new firm, in partnership with architects Hojoong Kim and Anna Na, will benefit from Obra’s experience working internationally from New York and Beijing and from the technical and local experience of Abim. The venture aims to be a leader in architecture’s technological front lines. Upcoming work in Seoul includes a building project in Bundang and an installation at the MMCA to open in September of this year.

OBRA ABIM Architects is seeking a Korean- and English-speaking professional committed to architectural quality able to take on key responsibilities within a growing practice and an intense office environment. This position is for SEOUL. We are seeking someone with professional experience in Korea who has some level of familiarity with procedural requirements to oversee building in Seoul. Strong detailing, construction document, and construction administration abilities a plus. Please include specific descriptions of detailing & construction experience in your submitted materials. Salary commensurate with experience. www.obraabim.com.

Candidate should have the following requirements:
5 year Bachelors or Masters Degree in Architecture, or equivalent
2-5 years of work experience in Architecture, including project management
Excellent AutoCAD, Rhino and Adobe Suite skills; knowledge of Revit a plus
Understanding of client communications, contract documentation, project scheduling, team leadership, building design, technical detailing, consultant coordination, construction administration
Fluency in written and spoken English & Korean (any additional language is a plus)
Self-motivated and self-disciplined in an intense collaborative studio environment, ability to organize, encourage and lead project teams

Please email a letter of interest and resume, along with work samples (under 4MB in size total) to:
info@obraabim.com

VERY IMPORTANT: This job opportunity is ONLY for bilingual speakers of Korean and English.
Please limit correspondence to email at this time, NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.