Architectural Designer

NorthITE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Additional voluntary benefits

Comprehensive paid time off package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

NorthITe is seeking a talented Architectural Designer to transform client programs into thoughtful design solutions from initial concept through construction documentation.

The candidate will work within a multi-studio practice across several project types, collaborating with architects, engineers, and interior designers to deliver coordinated drawings and models in Revit and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in architecture; licensure desired but not required.
• Approximately 1–7 years of studio experience in an architectural practice.
• Strong understanding of building systems, materials, and construction methods.
• High proficiency in Revit; working knowledge of AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience translating client programs and requirements into architectural solutions.
• Educational project experience with institutional or client standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural design solutions based on client programs, requirements, site conditions, budgets, and design standards.
• Lead space planning, programming, test fits, building organization, and concept development.
• Develop designs from programming through construction documentation.
• Collaborate with project architects, consultants, and interior designers.
• Prepare drawings and models for client reviews, permitting, and construction.
• Coordinate architectural design intent with structural, MEP, and other disciplines.
• Present design concepts through drawings, models, diagrams, and discussions.

Skills

Design excellence

Space planning

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Client program translation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

My Client is seeking a talented, flexible Architectural Designer with strong, fundamental design skills. The prospective candidate must possess the ability to develop thoughtful, innovative architectural solutions from initial programming through design development and construction documentation.

Our practice is organized across Five Studios across 6 offices and includes a diverse range of project types focused on Educational Facilities; Mixed-Use/Multifamily Residential; Healthcare Environments, Retail/Interior Applications and Civic Institutions.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop architectural design solutions based on client programs, project requirements, site conditions, budgets, and applicable design standards.
• Lead and contribute to space planning, programming, test fits, building organization, and the development of architectural concepts.
• Interpret and apply client-specific design criteria and standards while identifying opportunities for thoughtful and innovative design.
• Develop projects from early planning and conceptual design through design development and construction documentation.
• Evaluate design alternatives and resolve planning, technical, constructability, and coordination issues as projects evolve.
• Work collaboratively with project architects, consultants, interior designers, and other members of the architectural team.
• Communicate design concepts clearly through drawings, models, diagrams, presentations, and discussions with clients and project teams.
• Develop coordinated architectural models and drawing sets in Revit, including documents for client review, agency submissions, permitting, and construction.
• Integrate architectural design intent with structural, MEP, civil, and other consultant requirements.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and internal project critiques.
• Contribute design expertise across our five studios as project needs and opportunities arise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in architecture. Licensure is desired but not required for employment.
• Approximately 1-7 years of studio experience in an architectural practice.
• Strength in architectural planning, design development, and problem‑solving.
• Experience translating client programs and requirements into well‑resolved architectural solutions.
• Educational project experience is strongly preferred, particularly experience working within established institutional or client design standards.
• Strong understanding of building systems, materials, construction methods, and design constructability.
• Ability to balance design quality with functional, technical, budgetary, and schedule requirements.
• Strong understanding of the development and coordination of construction documents.
• High proficiency in Revit is required, with the ability to use the model as an integrated design, coordination, and documentation tool.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with visualization and rendering tools is beneficial but secondary to strong architectural design and planning capabilities.
• Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of assigned design responsibilities.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Additional voluntary benefits

Comprehensive paid time off package, including vacation days, sick leave and paid holidays.

Access to professional development opportunities