Architect Level 1

Reform Architecture; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reform Architecture in New York City is seeking a full-time Architect Level 1 with interior design experience (3–5 years). You will read and draw plans, contribute to interior design, and support material selection and procurement under guidance.

The ideal candidate has Revit proficiency, plus knowledge of AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office. A Bachelor or Master of Architecture is required; licensure is not mandatory but preferred. Hybrid work with on-site NYC presence.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in architecture or interior design.
• Proficient reading and drawing plans; able to research, select and procure materials, finishes, fixtures and furniture.
• Strong design sensibilities; organized; good technical understanding of construction details.
• Revit proficiency required; AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office desirable.
• Architecture license not required but preferred; degree required.

Responsibilities

• Read and draw plans; contribute to architectural and interior design projects.
• Assist with material selection, finishes, fixtures and furniture procurement.
• Collaborate with team and mentors across project phases.
• Travel to construction sites for visits as needed.

Skills

Interior design experience

Plan reading & drawing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Master of Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

FULL TIME ARCHITECT LEVEL 1 WITH INTERIOR DESIGN EXPERIECE (3-5 years)

Who are we looking for? - Reform Architecture is looking to hire an Architectural designer with 3 to 5 experience working in New York City. Our ideal candidate would have at least three years of professional experience working in a architecture or interior design office. The candidate should be comfortable reading and drawing plans as well as researching, selecting and procuring materials, finishes, fixtures and furniture. We would like the candidate to have good design sensibilities, thorough with their work, is organized, has a good understanding of technical details and construction, is comfortable communicating with co-workers and mentors, and is willing to travel around the city for construction site visits.

Revit proficiency is a requirement. Additional software we would like the candidate to have a solid grasp of AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite and most of the Microsoft Office applications.

Experience in interior office design is a plus.

Architecture license is not required but preferred. A Bachelor or Master of Architecture degree is required.

Who are we? - Reform Architecture is a full-service architecture practice founded by Karim Ahmed and Dionisio Cortes Ortega in 2019, both Cooper Union Graduates. Even though Reform Architecture is a young and small firm, our team has extensive experience in a variety of projects. Our work ranges from apartment renovations to larger commercial and community facilities. In addition, Reform is well versed with historic preservation and hospitality projects. Reform Architecture is a NYC and NYS Certified MBE business, and work in all areas of New York metropolitan area as well as in Long Island, Westchester and Hudson Valley.

Why work with us? - There are a number of reasons why you should consider joining our team, here are the four that we feel make us stand out from other firms:

• #1 - Work-life balance. We understand there are cultural expectations when it comes to the profession of an architect and part of our mission is to push back on the status quo. We pride ourselves in being a 40hrs/week office.

• #2 - Project Diversity. As described above, most of our work falls under residential and historic preservation however, our residential work can be anything from a bathroom/kitchen renovation, to an extension for a music studio, or a full town house gut renovation. In addition, we also have a number of hospitality and community space projects such as converting a church into an art center, restaurant renovations, and adaptive reuse.

• #3 - Work Diversity. As we are still a growing firm, we encourage everyone in our team to be part of every aspect of the project, from schematic design, to construction administration. You will be involved and be part of all phases of all projects and you will have knowledgeable co-workers ready and happy to help you learn.

• #4 - Room To Grow. We are on our sixth year coming up on the seventh year of having created the partnership. We are currenly a team of seven and have been growing steadily and expanding our network. If you are looking not only to be part of a talented design community, but interested in contributing and eventually being a part of it in a larger picture sense, we are open to discussing.

What is the compensation? - We try to make this part easy and transparent. We use the AIA salary calculator to determine compensation. See AIA salary calculator under the position “Architect Staff Level 1 (non-licensed) ” If licensed selected 'Architect Level 1'. Please note that our budget is fixed, if the salary range noted in this listing and or the the calculator does not meet your expectations, please refrain from submitting an application.

Where will you be working? - Reform Architecture has incorporated a hybrid work style. Monday and Fridays are remote/on site and Tuesdays through Thursdays are in the office/on site. Our office is located in the South Bronx at 287 Walton Avenue, and is easy to get to! It's half a block from the first stop in the Bronx on the 4-5 train at 138th Street and Grand Concourse and 3 blocks away via the 2 train at 149th Street and Grand Concourse. This is about 20 min away from midtown or 40-45 from downtown Brooklyn. This job requires in-office and on site presence in New York City.