CAL - Collaborative Architecture Laboratory

Archinect; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

CAL - Collaborative Architecture Laboratory is seeking an Intermediate Designer with 5-7 years of experience on large scale international projects in New York City.

The ideal candidate should have strong skills in BIM documentation and computational design tools, as well as experience in all project phases. This position offers a full-time role with benefits and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of professional experience in dynamic large scale projects.
• Experience delivering drawing sets and coordinating consultants.
• Knowledge of building codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts on large scale buildings and cultural projects.
• Work collaboratively to adapt designs to meet project goals.

Skills

BIM documentation

Computational design tools

Rhino

Grasshopper

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

Education

Professional Degree in Architecture

Tools

Unreal Engine

D5

Veras

Inventor

Job description

Position

Intermediate Designer

Employer

CAL - Collaborative Architecture Laboratory

Location

New York, NY, US

Job Type

Full-time

Posted On

Wed, May 27 '26

Description

CAL is seeking an experienced, talented, and highly motivated Intermediate Designer / Architect with 5-7 years previous experience on dynamic large scale international projects to join our studio based in New York City. The ideal candidate would have prior experience in all project phases and fluid in computational design tools, BIM documentation and A.I. visualizations. This person is a critical thinker, independently driven, collaborative in spirit, curious to learn, and open to adapting to meet project goals and is ambitious. The ideal candidate should have experience leading fast paced design efforts and has experience in international work.

Qualification Requirements

• Professional Degree in Architecture
• 5-7 years of professional experience
• Experience on large scale buildings / cultural / hospitality / high-end residential / infrastructure projects
• Experience in all phases from Concept Design, SD, DD, CD through to Construction Administration
• Experience delivering drawing sets and coordinating consultants (MEP, Civil, Structural, etc.)
• Knowledge of building codes and standards
• Skilled in Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, and AutoCAD
• Skilled in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc)
• Interest in learning Unreal Engine, D5, Veras, Inventor
• Ability to work as part of a team to meet tight deadlines.
• Licensure is a plus but not required

Submission Requirements

• Cover letter stating the candidate's background, experience level, skills, awards and interests
• Resume/CV
• Portfolio of selected work samples in PDF format (max. 20MB)

Benefits

Full-time position with benefits and competitive salary.

How to Apply

Please submit your materials to the email address below. No phone calls please. Local candidates only.

Email [e-mail] with a subject line Intermediate Designer – Your Name

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.