Mid-Level Architectural Designer - High-End Residential

ASID MN; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Jessica Schuster Design, based in New York, is seeking an Architectural Designer to join our studio and lead high-end residential projects from concept through installation.

The role requires 5+ years of professional experience, strong drafting and detailing skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD, with familiarity in SketchUp or Studio Designer a plus. Collaboration with vendors and a fast-paced, creative team is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in high-end residential design or architecture studio.
• Strong architectural drafting and technical detailing skills.
• Demonstrated FF&E sourcing, specification, and custom furniture development.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts from schematic design through construction documentation and installation.
• Produce and maintain detailed architectural drawing sets (plans, elevations, RCPS, millwork, custom furniture, interior details).
• Develop kitchen, bathroom, built-in, and custom millwork designs.
• Coordinate details, finishes, fixtures, and equipment with architects, contractors, fabricators, consultants.
• Source and specify furniture, lighting, fabrics, finishes, and accessories; especially vintage and collectible design.
• Prepare FF&E presentations, schedules, specifications, and budgets.
• Design and develop custom furniture in collaboration with vendors and fabricators.
• Review samples, shop drawings, finish samples, and strike-offs.
• Attend site meetings and conduct site visits to review design intent.
• Coordinate with vendors and procurement through ordering, production, delivery, installation.
• Maintain organized project documentation, specifications, schedules, and design libraries.

Skills

5+ years experience

Architectural drafting

FF&E sourcing

Materials & finishes

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

SketchUp

Studio Designer

Reading shop drawings

Communication skills

Organization & detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

SketchUp

Studio Designer

Job description

Jessica Schuster Design, based in New York, is seeking an Architectural Designer to join our studio and lead high-end residential projects from concept through installation.

The role requires 5+ years of professional experience, strong drafting and detailing skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD, with familiarity in SketchUp or Studio Designer a plus. Collaboration with vendors and a fast-paced, creative team is essential.