JUNIOR RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECT

Ferguson & Shamamian Architects, LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 0%

Job summary

Ferguson & Shamamian Architects in New York, NY, seeks a motivated Junior Architect to contribute to highly custom traditional residential projects through all design phases, from schematic design to construction documents.

The ideal candidate holds a B.Arch/B.S.Arch/B.A.Arch or M.Arch, with up to 3 years of experience, and demonstrates strong organizational, drafting and communication skills, with a collaborative, methodical approach and a drive for growth within the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in architecture (B.Arch, B.S.Arch, B.A.Arch, or M.Arch) required.
• Up to 3 years experience.
• Knowledge of classical and traditional architecture.
• Self-motivated with interpersonal skills to work independently and in teams.
• Resourceful multitasker with good time management and deadline pressure.
• Highly organized with detail orientation and graphic abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ambitious, creative, versatile, collegial, and curious.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design studies, presentation drawings & materials.
• Draft and detail construction documents.
• Coordinate with outside designers and consultants.
• Collaborate with team to develop schematic design through construction administration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

B.Arch / B.S.Arch / B.A.Arch / M.Arch

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Bluebeam

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

MS Office

Job description

OPPORTUNITY:

Ferguson & Shamamian Architects is looking for highly motivated and talented Junior Architects to join our firm. This position offers the opportunity to work amongst a dedicated team on highly custom traditional residential projects through all phases of design and documentation from schematic design and design development to construction documents and construction administration. Responsibilities include preparing design studies, presentation drawings & materials, drafting and detailing construction documents, and coordinating with outside designers and consultants. The ideal candidate enjoys working collaboratively and methodically with the desire for personal growth and future leadership roles within their career.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.Arch, B.S.Arch, B.A.Arch, or M.Arch minimum required degree
• Up to 3 years experience
• Knowledge of and appreciation for classical and traditional architecture
• Self-motivated with solid interpersonal skills to work well both independently and collaboratively
• Resourceful multitasker with good time management skills and ability to work under deadlines
• Highly organized and detail oriented with good problem-solving skills and graphic abilities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ambitious, creative, versatile, collegial, and curious

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop and InDesign
• Comprehensive design and documentation skills including hand drawing & sketching

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Ferguson & Shamamian Architects offers a wide array of benefits ranging from competitive insurance packages to educational assistance and initiatives. The following sections briefly describe the benefits that are currently available upon employment at the firm.

Benefits:

• Company paid Medical and Dental, plus Vision benefit
• Additional benefits including: Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match plus Profit Sharing
• Vacation time, PTO, and paid holidays
• Regular, bi-annual bonuses, plus sign on bonuses, referral, and spot bonuses
• Salaried position with compensation for overtime

The firm also offers various benefits to support our employee's professional development and career goals. They include:

• Design Critiques
• Peer Reviews and Lunch & Learn Seminars
• Professional Days and Partial Tuition Reimbursement for Career Enhancing Courses