Architect/Interior Designer

Archinect; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic design studio seeks a part-time Architect/Interior Designer with 2-4 years of project management experience to join their Lower Manhattan team. The ideal candidate will be skilled in CAD and possess a good design sense, coupled with client interaction experience. Responsibilities include managing project phases, working on construction documents, and coordinating between clients and contractors, allowing for a creative environment while ensuring technical and design needs are met. Candidates should be proficient in drawing, and communication, and possess familiarity with NYC design sources.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in architecture or interior design.
• Highly CAD proficient; manage multiple projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project phases including Schematic Design and Design Development.
• Create construction documents and coordinate with clients and vendors.
• Resolve technical and code issues for projects.

Skills

Project Management

Hand and Computer Drawing

Design Sense

Client Relations

Communication

Tools

CAD

Word

Excel

In-Design

Photoshop

Job description

Architect/Interior Designer

Elaine Santos Design is seeking a part-time interior designer/architect with 2-4 years of project management in architecture & interior architecture experience to come work at our lower Manhattan studio. This is an in person role (not remote).

The ideal candidate for our design studio would be an outgoing individual with abilities in design, hand and computer drawing, highly productive in CAD. Experience in residential work is preferred.

Experience in all aspects of design and production. The candidate must be able to manage more than one project at one time-varying in size.

The qualified candidate will need to be enthusiastic, hard-working, well-organized, and highly motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The candidate should have experience in dealing with clients, vendors, and contractors. The candidate should have good design sense and be knowledgeable in creating construction documents.

The Architect/Interior Designer will be responsible for all or some of the project phases such as; Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Custom Millwork Detail, and Shop Drawings Review.

Prerequisites: 2-4 years experience working full-time for an Architectural Firm or Interior Design Firm

1. Candidate must confirm eligibility/qualifications to work in the United States

2. Proficient in producing and managing CD’s

3. Project Management/Consultants/Contractor coordination

4. Client and Vendor relations experience

5. Familiar with NYC design sources - Hard materials, millworkers, textiles, plumbing, lighting (decorative and architectural), hardware etc.

6. Knowledge of general NY NY CT building codes

7. Must be able to source and coordinate finishes, plumbing fixtures, furniture, decorative lighting, textiles, and window treatments (manual/automated)

Candidate Qualifications:

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills

2. Proficient in creating coordinated construction document sets and millwork drawings

3. Resolves technical and code issues

4. Experience in reviewing contractor RFPs & RFI’s

5. MUST be highly CAD proficient and comfortable in Word, Excel, In-Design, and Photoshop

Please send your resume and sample portfolio to [e-mail].