Senior Architect (m/f)
Work Location: Zagreb, Croatia on-site
About us
Museum of Illusions is the world's largest and fastest-growing museum chain. Our story began in 2015 in Zagreb, Croatia, and has not stopped growing since. Today, Museum of Illusions (MOI) concept is a recognized brand and leading attraction in more than 40 locations worldwide!
At the Museum of Illusions, we understand the power of play, exploration and creativity. We are curious and open to people thinking outside the box. And one thing is for sure – MOI offers you the opportunity to enjoy flexible work hours, travel globally, and explore different concepts.
As we are rapidly growing, we invite you to join us in our mission to bring interactive, immersive, fun experiences to everyone who is eager to have their mind blown.
Senior Architect Role Overview
The Senior Architect is a highly creative, talented, and experienced core team member of the Architecture department within the Museum of Illusions. As a Senior Architect, you will be creating immersive experiences that combine education and entertainment for Museum interior spaces worldwide. As a high-level performer, your role will focus on leading museum projects with minimal oversight. The Senior Architect plays a key role in executing design direction and connecting to the broader design strategy. Your role will involve collaborating across departments and engaging local architects and other design-construction professionals to develop innovative solutions that meet the requirements.
Project Tasks/Responsibilities (80%):
- Proficient understanding of Museum of Illusions design strategy and scope of work according to the project location
- Conceptualizing spaces to balance function and aesthetics with an emphasis on interior and experiential design
- Creating design sketches, presentations, mood boards, material-finish palettes, 3D renderings, video walkthroughs, and design documentation for museums across different locations
- Developing design drawings for fabrication intent and/or architectural coordination with clear design intent and specifications
- Translating documentation from different locations -languages and cultures- to suit the Museum design purposes and processes
- Evaluating site locations according to existing documentation and visiting site locations to analyze suitability according to the Museum design standards
- Periodically evaluating existing museum locations and identifying opportunities for future design upgrades
- Preparing and adjusting project documentation and cost estimates within the allocated budget and timelines while tackling different construction markets
- Actively engaged as the Lead Designer of the build-out project team
- Supervising the team of architects and designers during the life of the project to meet deadlines and targets
- Closely collaborating across company departments to meet design-driven solutions
- Coordinating design intent and projects with external consultants including local architects, engineers, contractors, fabricators, and graphic designers to create a unified brand experience
- Leading on-site observations, reviewing submittals, producing documentation as required and managing design intent during Construction Administration
- Skillfully managing multiple project locations during different phases and engaging with other team members
- Proficient understanding of project phases, exhibits, installation schedules and construction timelines
Team Responsibilities (20%):
- Generating work plans for project teams
- Actively contributing and implementing processes across the department
- Maintains adherence to the department’s application of processes, tools, file/folder maintenance and templates
- Creating department-level standards, guidelines, and protocols for the architecture and design department that include but are not limited to design guidelines, templates, specification books, file protocols, and checklists
- Researching and compiling material library assets
- Proficient understanding of design planning issues
- Fluency in visualization and documentation standards and practices
- Fluency in materials, fabrication processes, and techniques
- Research the applicability of Museum standards across construction markets
- Communicating across the Museum of Illusions network, managing multiple projects and reporting directly to the manager
Background:
- Bachelor's and/or Master’s degree in Architecture
- 6+ years of working experience in relevant positions in the architecture and interior design offices
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines/targets
- Comfortable working in an office and remotely on-site when needed
- Excellent English comprehension and communication – C1 level or above is preferred
- Excellent command of MS Office
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, 3D modeling programs (Sketchup), and Adobe CC package is mandatory.
- Extensive BIM knowledge is preferred and highly valuable
- Comfortable across 3D and rendering software
Personality:
- Highly engaging
- independent and proactive
- have a detail-oriented mindset
- creatively driven
- curious about working across construction markets
- excellent oral and written communication skills
- solution seeker and problem solver
- team leader but also can be a team player if needed
- excellent with time management and prioritizing skills
- always looking to improve professional skills
And in return, we offer:
- Full-time on-site position with a bonus structure
- Additional transport and lunch compensations
- Additional and supplementary Health Insurance
- Flexible work hours
- Corporate mobile phone and laptop
- Opportunity to travel across museum locations
- Business trip expenses paid (accommodation, flights and other necessary expenses)
- Standard Daily Allowance for any business trip taken (as defined by law)
- A vibrant and ambitious team to worth with
- Opportunities for professional development
If you don’t think you meet all the criteria but are still interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box - we’re looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas and have interest and capabilities in others.
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