Intermediate Architect

ARCHIMAERA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm in New York City seeks an Intermediate Architect with strong design and technical skills. The role involves leading projects, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating across disciplines. Ideal candidates will have a professional degree and a passion for design excellence, with a focus on sustainable practices.

Benefits

Medical Contributions

Matched 401(k) Plan

Short and Long-term Disability

Education Reimbursement Program

Performance Bonuses

Unlimited PTO after 4 months

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant architectural design experience.
• Strong professional proficiency with BIM modeling and CAD.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team in preparation of design documentation.
• Conducting research on materials and building codes.
• 3D modeling and drafting for design and documentation.

Skills

Design

Technical Skills

BIM Modeling

CAD

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

B.Arch

M.Arch

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino

Sketchup

Job description

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Archimaera Architecture is an award-winning New York City-based multidisciplinary design and architecture firm, and we’re looking for a motivated, talented and industrious Intermediate Architect to join us.Our work encompasses a wide range of typologies and scales including ground up mixed-use and multi-family building, commercial office buildings, hospitality projects, single family homes, and master-planning.

Our team leverages their considerable experience and skill to create buildings and spaces that are exceptionally well-made, urbanistically considerate, and informed by an intent to enhance the experience of both the public ream and the building occupants alike. Our design process is non-dogmatic, intensely collaborative, and is focused on understanding and responding to project specific characteristics for each project.

We embrace the role of craft and the realities of building in the real world in order to most surely zero in on appropriate design, programmatic and technical solutions for each project, and our practice of sustainable design is thoughtfully incorporated into all our work in progressive and innovative ways.

The candidate we’re looking for has strong design and technical skills and a range of local experience. They will work alongside Project Managers and Principals to execute architectural designs through all of the project phases. The position will be responsible for taking a leadership role on multiple projects at various scales, and will include mentoring and managing junior staff throughout all project phases.

Our office is young and growing, and we’re looking for people who are energetic, proactive, disciplined, and organized.If you are looking for an opportunity to increase your technical skill, further your professional development and become a stakeholder in the future growth of our office, then this position might be a good fit for you.

Candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Professional Degree (B.Arch or M.Arch)
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant architectural design experience in a professional environment
• NYC Metro area residency for regular office attendance, site visits and meetings
• Experience and comfort with running a project from initial concept through Construction Administration under the supervision of a Project Manager, including mentoring of junior staff
• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage various projects concurrently
• Ability to communicate clear design ideas and direction quickly and concisely
• Ability to work professionally and reliably in collaboration with a team
• Meticulous attention to detail and a passion for design excellence
• Strongprofessional level proficiency (at least 4 years of professional experience) with BIM modeling and CAD, Adobe Creative Suite, proficiency with Rhino or Sketchup, and an ability to pick up new software quickly
• Ability to maintain and optimize the efficiency and accuracy of BIM models
• Experience with and ability to structure and produce well-coordinated construction documents
• Experience coordinating with consultants during DD, CD and CA phases, including a functional knowledge of structure, MEP and energy modeling basics
• Knowledge of architectural detailing including comfort and familiarity with design and documentation of custom elements
• Experience with Construction Administration including coordination with trades and consultants in the field, submittal and shop drawings reviews, and issuing of construction sketches
• Strong 2D and 3D skills including a demonstrable skill for clear graphical presentations

The Role will include the following duties and responsibilities:

• 3D modeling and drafting for design, coordination and documentation purposes
• Leading a team and participating in preparation of design documentation, includingtranslating project concepts and technical details into engaging visuals for client presentations, DOB filing sets and construction documents
• Understanding and assisting in developing creative concepts and solutions for project specific problems
• Overseeing project team members to check and coordinatedetails and dimensions in drawings and models
• Initiating and conducting research on materials, buildings codes, zoning laws and other regulations to ensure compliance
• Collaborating across disciplines and trades to ensure well-coordinated projects
• Contribute to the life and culture of the office

Submission Requirements:

• 1 PDF including a cover letter, resume and samples of both academic and professional work, sent [e-mail] of built work, construction documentation and detailing samples are particularly welcome. The file name must be saved as: “yourname_IntermediateArchitect”
• Cover letter should be one-page maximum and include your availability, salary requirements, and specific legal authorization to work in the US.
• Email subject field should read: Intermediate Architect Position: (your name).Email attachments should not exceed 10MB.

Applications that don’t follow the requirements above will not be considered. Please no phone calls and/or office visits.

Archimaera offers an industry- competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical contributions, matched 401(k) plan, short and long-term disability, education reimbursement program,performance bonuses, and unlimited PTO after a 4 month trial. Salary is commensurate with experience. Salary $75k-90k.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning

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