Junior / Intermediate Designer

Archinect; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Robert Young Architects in West Chelsea is a design-forward residential practice. We seek a Junior or Intermediate Designer who can contribute from concept through construction administration and owner move-in.

As designers gain experience, responsibilities grow toward ownership and autonomy. We value design excellence, client service, collaboration, and clear communication; proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD is preferred, with Rhino/SketchUp and Enscape welcomed.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture from a US-accredited school.
• Junior Designers: 2-3 years post-graduate experience; Intermediate Designers: 4-6+ years.
• Recent involvement in small to medium-sized firms, ideally private residential projects.
• Proficiency with Revit (preferred) & AutoCAD, Rhino or SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe Suite and Google Workspace.
• Must reside in the NYC metro area with valid US work authorization and fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all project phases from concept through construction administration and owner move-in.
• Support team with design development and coordination with consultants.
• Communicate design intent clearly and collaborate with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Design excellence

Client service

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Professional degree in Architecture (US-accredited)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

SketchUp

Enscape

Adobe Suite

Google Workspace

Asana

Smartsheets

Monograph

Job description

Robert Young Architects is a design-forward residential practice based in West Chelsea, known for architecturally ambitious, meticulously crafted work: ground-up houses, apartments, and interiors for clients who care deeply about what gets built. Our projects are primarily in the tri-state area, with a growing national presence. We're a small, serious office where the work gets noticed and the people who do it are known by name.

We’re looking for a Junior or Intermediate Designer who can contribute to all aspects of projects from concept through construction administration and owner move-in. It is expected that as designers gain more experience, they will increase their responsibility, ownership and autonomy over time.

What we’re looking for:

• You are passionate about design excellence.

• You understand client service and the power of design to enhance lives.

• You enjoy iterating through as many “bad” ideas as it takes to get to the one that feels inevitable.

• You have a genuine interest in construction and how things actually get built.

• You solve problems with inventiveness and simplicity.

• You engage with team members and are not afraid to bring your unique perspective to the office.

• You communicate clearly and know when to ask questions.

Qualifications:

• Professional degree in Architecture from a US-accredited school.

• Junior Designers: 2-3 years of post-graduate professional experience; Intermediate Designers: 4-6+ years of post-graduate experience.

• Recent involvement in small to medium-sized firms, ideally specializing in private residential projects.

• Proficiency with Revit (preferred) & AutoCAD, Rhino or SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe Suite and Google Workspace. Asana, Smartsheets or Monograph are a plus.

• Must reside in the NYC metro area with valid US work authorization and fluency in English.

• Compensation commensurate with experience (Junior Designers should expect a salary on the lower end of the noted salary band, while Intermediate Designers would fall on the higher end of the band).

What we offer: Work that matters, on projects that get built and get noticed. An environment where designers are actively supported and encouraged to expand their skillset and become well-rounded architects. Direct access to all aspects of a successful practice, including to the Founder and to senior staff, real responsibility early on, and the satisfaction of actually seeing your details get built. Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, plus a full benefits package.