Architectural Designer

incarchitecture; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

INC Architecture and Design in New York City is seeking an Architectural Designer (Full-Time) to join its studio. The role focuses on BIM modeling, 3D visualization, and collaborative design development for high-end projects.

The candidate will work on AOR projects, coordinate with engineers and clients, produce construction documents using Revit, and contribute to presentations and rendering workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture required.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience as Architectural Designer.
• Professional Revit experience; high-end residential or hospitality experience preferred.
• Ability to render visually appealing designs; AI tool usage optional.

Responsibilities

• Create BIM models in Revit/SketchUp/Rhino and prepare 2D/3D visuals.
• Interpret design concepts into 3D models and images.
• Collaborate with engineers, clients, and consultants.
• Develop schematic blocks, plans, and documentation for filings.
• Produce renderings with Enscape and Photoshop; assist presentations.
• Support AOR projects from design to construction documentation.

Skills

Client coordination

Design conceptualization

Presentation development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Rhino

Enscape

Photoshop

Job description

Position:

Architectural Designer (Full-Time)

Company:

INC Architecture and Design, New York City

Responsibilities:

• BIM Modeling (Revit/SketchUp/Rhino)
  • Model objects in a 2D/3D environment and understand the relationship between the virtual world and reality.
  • Produce images of objects/spaces to convey the mood of the projects.
  • Manage different elements in the software and understand how they are presented.
• Design and Judgment:
  • Exercise independent judgment in evaluation, selection, and adaptation/modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
  • Acknowledge different projects’ design intentions and feedback, interpreting ideas through 3D models, digital visualization, and reference images to convey design intentions.
• Design Collaboration:
  • Participate in internal design meetings.
  • Receive feedback and refine ideas through image working and design iterations.
  • Weigh in with personal design knowledge.
  • Coordinate with different parties on projects, including engineering consultants, clients, and others on design issues and project progression.
• Schematic Blocking and Planning:
  • Understand program requirements and spatial demands for projects, including sunlight paths, user habits, and existing building conditions to come up with optimized plan layouts.
• Rendering and Visualization:
  • Produce 2D images or 3D walkthroughs of objects/spaces using tools such as Enscape and Photoshop (or similar).
• Presentation Development:
  • Tailor presentation methods to convey design intentions.
• Product Research and Specifications:
  • Select products and finishes for projects.
• Code Compliance:
  • Understand and implement NYC code reviews to ensure design compliance.
• Contract Documentation:
  • Produce documents for building project filing and construction using Revit
• AOR:
  • Experience working on Architects of Record (AOR) projects, preferably involving ground-up buildings.
  • Understand the process and responsibilities involved in taking a project from design development through construction documentation and filing.

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience as an Architectural Designer or in an Architecture/Interior Design Internship.
• Professional Revit experience and experience in high-end residential or hospitality.
• Proficiency in rendering techniques to create visually appealing designs.
• INC embraces the use of AI. If you use AI tools in your application, please clearly identify where AI was used and share your process.