Architectural Designer

Savvy Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Savvy Global, a leading design and build firm in New York City, is seeking a talented Architectural Designer. This role involves shaping innovative adaptive reuse environments, facilitating design vision, and engaging clients through all project phases. With a portfolio that includes commercial, healthcare, and mixed-use developments, the position offers the chance to contribute to impactful projects across a variety of sectors.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a related field, and advanced skills in design software.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in architectural design.
• Proven success in leading high-profile workplace projects.
• Strong client-facing confidence with an innovative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and design presentations from client engagement to award.
• Develop design strategies in collaboration with various teams.
• Ensure design intent is fully realized by guiding project teams.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Client engagement

Creative problem-solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Design, or related field

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Global design and build firm seeking a talented Architectural Designer to join its New York City team. This role will help shape innovative adaptive reuse environments, driving design vision, client engagement, and project excellence from concept through delivery. The studio’s portfolio spans commercial workplace, healthcare, academic, and large-scale mixed‑use developments, offering the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects across diverse sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and design presentations from initial client engagement through award.
• Drive conceptual design and storytelling aligned with client goals.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships, fostering alignment and trust.
• Develop design strategies in collaboration with planning, engineering, sustainability, and brand teams.
• Guide and mentor project teams, ensuring design intent is fully realized.
• Curate finishes, furniture, lighting, and mood boards to shape cohesive, high‑quality interiors.
• Solve complex design challenges with inventive, forward‑thinking solutions.
• Integrate emerging trends and innovative materials into workplace concepts.
• Participate in construction administration, including submittal reviews, RFIs, site visits, and supplemental sketches.
• Champion the use of AI tools to enhance workflow and creativity.
• Maintain exceptional design quality while anticipating client needs and delivering an outstanding experience.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Design, or related field.
• Advanced skills in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with AI tools.
• Proven success leading high‑profile workplace projects.
• Strong industry presence and client‑facing confidence.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative, impactful design solutions.