Architectural Designer

W3Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a talented Architectural Designer with strong fundamental design skills to develop innovative architectural solutions from initial programming through construction documentation. Our practice spans Five Studios across six offices and covers Educational Facilities, Mixed-Use/Multifamily Residential, Healthcare Environments, Retail/Interior Applications, and Civic Institutions.

Responsibilities include leading space planning, developing concepts, coordinating with project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture; licensure is not required.
• 1–7 years of studio experience in an architectural practice.
• Strong planning, design development, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience translating client programs into architectural solutions.
• Educational project experience preferred within institutional or client standards.
• Strong understanding of building systems, materials, and constructability.
• Proficiency in Revit; ability to use the model for design, coordination, and documentation.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with visualization and rendering tools is beneficial but secondary.
• Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of design responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural design solutions based on client programs, project requirements, site conditions, budgets, and standards.
• Lead space planning, programming, test fits, and development of architectural concepts.
• Interpret client design criteria and identify opportunities for innovative design.
• Develop projects from planning through design development and construction documentation.
• Evaluate design alternatives and resolve planning and coordination issues.
• Collaborate with project architects, consultants, interior designers, and team members.
• Communicate design concepts through drawings, models, diagrams, and presentations.
• Develop architectural models and drawing sets in Revit for client review and permitting.
• Integrate design intent with structural, MEP, and other consultant requirements.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and internal critiques.
• Contribute design expertise across five studios as needed.

Skills

Strong design skills

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Full Job Description

We are 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.

Full Job Description

We are 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive workplace culture, including:


• 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

Benefits

• 401(k)


• Dental insurance


• Flexible spending account


• Health insurance


• Health savings account


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance

Work Location

• In person