Junior Architect (1-3 Years)

Archinect; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative architecture firm in New York City is seeking a Junior Architect to join their project delivery team. This role is ideal for a motivated designer eager to grow their technical skills while contributing to high-design projects. You will support the production of technical drawings, assist in construction coordination, and engage in collaborative studio work. With mentorship from experienced architects and a focus on impactful projects, this position offers a clear path for professional development in a dynamic environment that values creativity and precision.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Mentorship from experienced architects

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of post-graduate experience in technical documentation.
• On the path to licensure with a strong interest in building assembly.

Responsibilities

• Support production of technical drawings and construction documents.
• Assist with consultant coordination and zoning research.

Skills

Technical Documentation

Zoning and Codes

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

About WAU

WAU – Watchorn Architecture & Urbanism – is a full-service architecture and urban design practice based in New York City, working across residential, commercial, and institutional sectors. Our work is driven by a deep curiosity for new organizational typologies that offer unique ways of living, working, and engaging with one another.

Our practice is structured around a clear distinction betweenproject designandproject deliveryroles. While our design team leads the creative aspects of a project including conceptual development and design authorship, our delivery team leads the technical elements, ensuring these ideas are translated into well executed, code-compliant, and constructible buildings, on time and on schedule. This position is firmly embedded within theproject deliveryside of the practice.

The Role
WAU is seeking a Junior Architect to join our delivery team and contribute to the technical development of high-design projects. This role supports the execution of architectural documentation and construction coordination under the guidance of senior technical staff. It’s a growth-oriented position for a designer who enjoys the rigor of translating conceptual ideas into precise, buildable work.

What You’ll Do

• Support the production of technical drawings and construction documents

• Assist with consultant coordination and incorporation of engineering input

• Help translate design intent into detailed, coordinated architectural solutions

• Participate in zoning and code research

• Support submittal reviews, RFIs, and construction phase coordination

• Apply internal quality control standards and maintain consistent documentation workflows

• Contribute to digital model development, drawing sets, and specification editing

• Engage in a collaborative studio environment that values technical and creative dialogue

Who You Are

• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution

• Have 1-3 years of post-graduate professional experience, ideally focused on technical documentation or detailing

• On the path to licensure

• Technically minded, with a strong interest in how buildings come together

• Familiar with zoning, codes, and construction methods

• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office

• Organized, proactive, and eager to develop your technical skills within a design-focused environment

• Comfortable working within a practice that separates design authorship from technical delivery, with both roles collaborating closely

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on impactful, design-forward projects at various scales

• Mentorship from experienced technical architects and project leads

• Studio culture that values innovation, precision, and interdisciplinary thinking

• Competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and paid time off

• Clear path for professional development within a growing, ambitious firm