Architectural Designer, Commercial Division

Roman and Williams Buildings and Interiors; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative architectural firm in New York is seeking an Architectural Designer with 4-6 years of experience. The ideal candidate will manage multiple projects, produce technical documentation, and collaborate with various consultants. Strong skills in AutoCAD are required, and experience in 3D modeling is a plus. Candidates should be self-motivated and capable of both technical and creative tasks, ensuring effective project management from design to completion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-6 years of professional architectural experience.
• Experience in construction and drawing details preferred.
• Fluency in AutoCAD required.
• 3D modeling experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to project coordination from design to completion.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Produce design and construction documentation.
• Collaborate with consultants and team members.

Skills

AutoCAD

Technical documentation production

Construction methods knowledge

Team collaboration

3D modeling and rendering (Rhino, Revit)

Strong visuals and presentation

Education

4-6 years of professional architectural experience

Job description

Overview

Roman and Williams seeks an Architectural Designer with 4-6 years of professional experience to work on a team managing multiple projects at once. The ideal applicant will be self-motivated and capable of handling multiple projects with both technical acumen and creative leadership. The candidate should be comfortable communicating in detail with the project team throughout each project—verbally and in written form—and delegating to appropriate members of the RW team. The candidate will be involved in all aspects and phases of design and construction and should think and work at the broadest and smallest scales; and can uphold all schedule and deliverable obligations as agreed upon with clients and collaborators.

Responsibilities

The position involves contributing to the complex coordination, development and production of projects from concept design through construction administration, installation, and project handover. Applicants should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate a strong ability in the following:

• Able to work with a team on all phases of a project (Architectural and Interior Design development)
• Able to manage multiple projects across the board, simultaneously; strong client facing capabilities
• Construction Documentation level drawing work, including highly articulate design detailing
• Proficiency with traditional architectural vocabulary and the fundamentals of building construction and assembly
• Strong in vendor management; and coordination with extensive consultant team inclusive of MEP and Structural Engineers, Lighting Designers, Landscape Designers, et cetera
• Comfortable presenting ideas — both internally and externally

You will contribute to the production, coordination and management of projects from design concept through construction administration. Applicants should be comfortable working in a fast paced environment and demonstrate a strong ability in the following:

• Clear communication and distribution of information within the team
• Ability to collaborate with consultants and work on a project team
• Design and Construction Documentation, (including design details). Proficiency with building systems and the fundamentals of building construction and assembly
• Participate in the development of design concepts and presentation materials
• Schematic design presentations and architectural drawings sets
• Propose design solutions and carry these through all design phases
• Participate in development and maintenance of Project Schedules and Diff Docs
• Produce Sheets Index/Drawing Logs
• Researching materiality and building Architectural Schedules & Specifications
• Project day-to-day coordination with consultants and third-party consultants/vendors
• Logging and filing incoming RFIs, submittals, and other external correspondence to track progress to completion/resolution

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 4-6 years of professional architectural experience
• Experience in Construction, Drawing details & interest in traditional design preferred
• Commercial experience is a plus
• Knowledge of construction methods
• Ability to produce technical documentation (DD, CD/IDD)
• Fluency in AutoCAD
• Strong graphics and visual presentation skills
• 3D modeling and rendering experience (Rhino, Revit) is a plus
• Dexterity with hand drawing; rendering capabilities is a plus