Senior Competitions Designer / Architect (LGA_R26_003)

Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture is an international, award-winning design and research practice based in Paris. Our multidisciplinary team of professionals works across a wide range of scales and locations (France, Japan, UK, KSA, etc.), united by our guiding concept: "Archeology of the Future."

From the low-carbon, energy-positive Hermès Manufacture in France to the renovation of the British Museum, the MARKK museum in Hamburg  and the Qatar Pavilion in Venice, our work is rooted in innovation, sustainability, and cultural relevance. 

As we continue to grow with a commitment to excellence and engaged design, we are seeking talented Mid or Senior level Designer / Architect with strong conceptual design skills to lead and contribute to high-profile competition projects.

About The Role

You will play a key role in developing bold, innovative concepts for international competitions and cultural projects. This position involves leading or contributing to competition teams, producing compelling design narratives, and ensuring creative excellence under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support (depending on experience) competition design teams from concept to submission

• Develop strong conceptual ideas and translate them into clear, impactful presentations

• Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants during competition phases

• Prepare high-quality visuals, diagrams, and design packages

• Ensure deadlines are met while maintaining design integrity

• Ideally, integrate Revit / BIM workflows for competition deliverables

About You

• 5+ years of experience in architecture with a focus on conceptual and competition design

• Proven ability to lead or contribute to competition teams

• Strong design and storytelling skills with a creative, strategic mindset

• Proficiency in design software (Adobe Suite, ideally Revit / BIM)

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively under pressure

• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive

You will be imaginative, dynamic, and confident in leading creative processes, while remaining structured and deadline-driven.