Adaptive Reuse & Workplace Designer – NYC

IA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IA's New York City studio is seeking a Designer to reimagine spaces, lead design development, and coordinate with engineers and landscape consultants to deliver thoughtful, buildable solutions. The role emphasizes materials, finishes, and furniture to shape the human experience.

You will communicate design intent through drawings, renderings, and presentations, mentoring junior designers and ensuring adherence to budgets and codes.

Qualifications

• A degree in architecture or design, or equivalent experience.
• At least 6 years of relevant design experience, including building repositioning, adaptive reuse, and corporate interiors.
• Strong conceptual design, space planning, architectural detailing, and presentation skills.
• A thoughtful understanding of materials, finishes, furniture, and how they shape the human experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction documentation, building systems, building codes, and accessibility requirements, including ADA and path of travel.
• Working knowledge of construction contract administration.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite, along with strong sketching and rendering skills.
• A forward-thinking approach to design, with an interest in or experience using AI tools and a willingness to explore new technologies that support creativity, collaboration, and better design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts for interior and exterior environments, from early planning through construction documentation.
• Create space plans, sketches, renderings, presentations, and technical drawings that communicate design intent.
• Lead design development for smaller projects and contribute to larger projects alongside senior team members.
• Select and coordinate materials, finishes, fixtures, and furniture as part of a cohesive design.
• Coordinate with engineering and landscape consultants to align building systems and site elements with the design.
• Develop architectural details that support design intent, building performance, and code requirements.
• Prepare cost estimates and manage assigned design budgets.
• Guide and mentor junior and intermediate designers.

Skills

Conceptual design

Space planning

Architectural detailing

Presentation skills

Materials & finishes understanding

Accessibility & codes knowledge

Mentoring junior designers

Education

Architecture/design degree or equivalent

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

IA's New York City studio is seeking a Designer to reimagine spaces, lead design development, and coordinate with engineers and landscape consultants to deliver thoughtful, buildable solutions. The role emphasizes materials, finishes, and furniture to shape the human experience.

You will communicate design intent through drawings, renderings, and presentations, mentoring junior designers and ensuring adherence to budgets and codes.