Project Architect

Office JDY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Office JDY, a Brooklyn-based architecture and design practice, seeks a designer with 3–8 years of professional experience to grow with the office. A strong designer will manage daily project demands, collaborate with teams, and contribute to both design discussions and project execution.

The candidate should be adaptable, eager to learn, and committed to rigorous design and collaborative processes in a small office setting.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture.
• 3-8 years of full-time professional experience in architecture and/or interior design.
• Demonstrated experience with high-end residential and/or retail projects; NYC experience is a strong plus.
• Strong command of design development, technical detailing, and construction documentation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino, V-Ray and/or Enscape, Adobe Suite.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining design and technical rigor.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from schematic design through construction administration, with direct exposure to clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Drive design studies and develop client presentation materials throughout all project phases.
• Manage the day-to-day coordination of active projects, including consultant communication, schedules, deliverables, and follow-through.
• Guide the development of technical drawings and detailing throughout all project phases.
• Source finishes, fixtures, furniture, and materials.
• Coordinate regularly with the internal design team, consultants, contractors, and vendors.

Skills

Design development

Project coordination

Client communication

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

V-Ray/Enscape

Adobe Suite

Job description

Office JDY is a small architecture and design practice in Brooklyn. Our approach is driven by curiosity, thoughtful design, and a commitment to developing bespoke solutions—in the spaces we create and the processes behind them. We are currently working on residential projects in and around NYC, alongside concept-driven commercial, retail, and educational projects of varying scales.

We are seeking a talented collaborator with 3–8 years of professional experience who is excited to grow with our office. The ideal candidate is a strong designer who is equally comfortable managing the day-to-day demands of active projects. They are adaptable, eager to learn, and ready to contribute meaningfully to both design discussions and project execution. We're looking fora long-term teammate who values rigor, collaboration, and curiosity.

What You'll Do:

• Work closely with the Principals to lead projects from schematic design through construction administration, with direct exposure to clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Drive design studies and develop client presentation materials throughout all project phases.
• Manage the day-to-day coordination of active projects, including consultant communication, schedules, deliverables, and follow-through.
• Guide the development of technical drawings and detailing throughout all project phases.
• Source finishes, fixtures, furniture, and materials.
• Coordinate regularly with the internal design team, consultants, contractors, and vendors.

What We're Looking For:

• Professional degree in architecture.
• 3-8 years of full-time professional experience in architecture and/or interior design.
• Demonstrated experience with high-end residential and/or retail projects; experience with New York City projects is a strong plus.
• Strong command of design development, technical detailing, and construction documentation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino, V-Ray and/or Enscape, Adobe Suite.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining design and technical rigor.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.