Modelshop Assistant

About the Company

OMA is an international architecture and urbanism practice founded in 1975. With offices in Rotterdam, New York, Hong Kong, and Australia, the practice is led by seven partners: Rem Koolhaas, Reinier de Graaf, Iyad Alsaka, Shohei Shigematsu (NY), Jason Long (NY), David Gianotten, and Chris van Duijn. Over the past four decades, OMA has produced a broad portfolio of projects, employing a team of more than 200 architects, designers, and researchers with a diverse range of experience and expertise. AMO, a research and design studio, often works in parallel with OMA’s clients, enriching architecture with intelligence drawn from a wide range of other disciplines.

Why Join OMA’s Modelshop?

At OMA, the Modelshop is a vital part of the Office, a place where physical models are more than representations; they are essential tools that support and inform the design process. You’ll join a collaborative and experienced team, working with a wide range of materials and tools to contribute to some of the most challenging and high-profile architectural projects in the world.

About the Role

OMA Rotterdam is seeking a Modelshop Assistant to join our in-house Modelshop team. We are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual with strong craftsmanship and a solid understanding of model-making techniques, materials, and machinery.

 Key Responsibilities

 As a Modelshop Assistant, you will play a vital role in the production of architectural models and mock-ups. This is a physically active role involving the handling and construction of models in various scales and materials. You will collaborate closely with architects and support teams throughout the design process. Responsibilities also include the regular cleaning and maintenance of the workshop to ensure a safe, organized, and efficient working environment.

  Qualifications

• Experience: 2–5 years of hands-on experience in crafting architectural models and mock-ups.
• Materials & Machinery: Proficient with a range of materials such as wood, metal, resin, and plastics. Skilled in operating workshop machinery, including power tools and equipment like table saws.
• Digital Fabrication: Strong working knowledge of digital tools including laser cutters and 3D printers.
• Software: Familiar with AutoCAD, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Language: Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Mindset: Independent, flexible, and proactive with a team-player attitude.
• Bonus: Knowledge of OMA’s work is an asset, but not a requirement. 

What We Offer

• An employment contract for 40 hours per week.
• A competitive salary commensurate with experience, and additional benefits including 30 vacation days per calendar year, 8% holiday allowance, and a collective pension plan.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment in OMA’s Rotterdam office.
• Career opportunities in a leading firm in the creative industry.

Application Process

The selected candidate is assumed to start immediately in a fulltime capacity. To apply, please submit the following documents via our online form:

1. Your CV/resume,
2. And a Cover letter (in English) as a single PDF file in which you explain your motivation for wanting to work at OMA.