Project Architect/Designer

Handel Architects; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with employer contribution

Annual discretionary bonus

Competitive PTO

Job summary

Handel Architects in New York City seeks Project Architects and Designers with 6–10 years of professional experience and very strong Revit capabilities. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in multi-family high-rise residential and mixed-use developments.

The role offers leadership opportunities within the team and collaboration with senior staff from feasibility to construction documentation. The practice emphasizes open design dialogue, a collaborative environment, and experience

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture
• 6–10 years of professional experience (multi-family residential & mixed-use preferred)
• Revit proficiency and coordination with multiple consultants
• Fluency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and MS Office
• 3-D modeling and rendering experience (Rhino, Enscape, Grasshopper, D5)
• Excellent graphic presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with an aptitude for team collaboration and problem solving
• Strong critical thinking skills, an ability to carry out design concept to realization
• Working knowledge of NYC building codes, zoning, ADA requirements, and other applicable standards

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day coordination with project team, including consultants
• Work closely with Project Manager to bring the project from feasibility and concept design through documentation and construction administration
• Collaborate with design team in producing design documents and presentations for client and consultant meetings
• Direct and mentor junior staff
• Meet and manage client needs, in coordination with the various design team members and the construction team
• Salary range: $85,000-$100,000 commensurate with experience
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Competitive PTO
• 401(K) with employer contribution

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Leadership potential

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Rhino

Enscape

Grasshopper

D5

Job description

Handel Architects is an internationally recognized architecture firm with offices in New York City, Boston, San Francisco, and Hong Kong. Our work includes interior design, architecture and urban design and aims to leverage individual opportunities to create something greater: positive urban and social change. We are a fast-paced and results-driven firm and are looking for people that share our passion.

About the Job

Our New York office is currently seeking highly skilled Project Architects and Designers with 6-10 years of professional experience and very strong Revit capabilities. We are looking for candidates that have demonstrated experience in multi-family high-rise residential and mixed-use development.

This position provides the opportunity to take on a leadership role within your team, collaborating with senior team members on projects with a high level of design. Our practice encourages an open design dialogue and participation among all of our team members to create a vibrant and collaborative environment. We believe in nurturing the "whole architect," and offer experience in design through construction documentation and administration.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture
• 6-10 years of professional experience, preferably in multi-family residential and mixed-use developments
• Revit proficiency & experience managing model and coordination with multiple consultants
• Fluency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and MS Office
• 3-D modeling and rendering experience preferred (Rhino, Enscape, Grasshopper, D5)
• Excellent graphic presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with an aptitude for team collaboration and problem solving
• Strong critical thinking skills, an ability to carry out design concept to realization
• Working knowledge of NYC building codes, zoning, ADA requirements, and other applicable standards

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day coordination with project team, including consultants
• Work closely with Project Manager to bring the project from feasibility and concept design through documentation and construction administration
• Collaborate with design team in producing design documents and presentations for client and consultant meetings
• Direct and mentor junior staff
• Meet and manage client needs, in coordination with the various design team members and the construction team
• Salary range: $85,000-$100,000 commensurate with experience
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Competitive PTO
• 401(K) with employer contribution

Remote Work Policy

To support onboarding, training, and team integration, new hires are required to work from the office full-time during their first six months. After this initial onboarding period, employees transition to the firm’s hybrid schedule of three in-office days and two optional remote days per week.