Project Designer/ Intermediate Architectural Designer III

Archinect; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVA, a forward-thinking architecture and real estate development company, is seeking a talented Project Designer/Intermediate Architectural Designer III with 6–8 years of experience in New York City. The role involves strong technical expertise in Revit, leading design projects, and participating in client meetings, with a focus on sustainable architecture. Candidates should possess a degree in Architecture and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in an architectural office; NYC preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit with construction documentation experience.
• Robust construction administration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and documentation from concept through construction.
• Manage Revit models and drawing standards.
• Participate in client meetings and track project tasks during all phases.

Skills

Design ability

Technical expertise in Revit

Communication skills

BIM management

Knowledge of architectural methodologies

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe CS (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Rhino

Enscape

Job description

NAVA is a forward-thinking architecture and real estate development company, combining imaginative design with astute investing and development management. Our mission is to create innovative designs that are particular to their local conditions to enhance the value of the finished project. NAVA represents a new brand of real estate development where design aesthetics, innovative technology, and a passion for real estate investing are combined. With a commitment to sustainability and the creation of bespoke environments, the NAVA brand offers an unmatched experience for owners and investors. NAVA (http://www.nava.nyc) is looking for the following candidate:

•Project Designer/ Intermediate Architectural Designer IIINAVA is seeking a talented Architectural Designer with 6–8 years of experience to join our multidisciplinary studio. This role requires strong design ability, technical expertise in Revit, and experience delivering residential and mixed-use projects. The ideal candidate is proactive, collaborative, and passionate about creating sustainable and equitable architecture.

Candidates for these positions should have the following general qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecturewith 6–8 years of experience in an architectural office; NYC preferred experience.
• Advanced Proficiency in Revit (5+ years of recent practice) with project examples through Construction Documentation.
• Serve as BIM lead; manage Revit models and drawing standards with oversight from NAVA’s leadership.
• Lead design and documentation from concept through construction with oversight from NAVA’s Studio Director and Principal.
• Robust Construction Administration experience preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe CS (including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign), Rhino, Enscape
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to prepare presentation materials, as well as maintaining a professional demeanor with vendors.
• Be a self-motivated, proactive and energetic team member with the ability to meet project timelines and actively add to the design conversation.

Preferred Experience:

• Progress toward licensure preferred.

• Experience in adaptive reuse, Passive House, or community-engaged design.

Candidates will be required to demonstrate past experience performing the following tasks:

• Construction Documentation in Revit is a must.
• Production of design presentations including production of design presentations including strong visual& graphicsability, bringing concepts to 2D & 3D representation for clientreview.
• Strong knowledge of architectural methodologies
• Production of material, plumbing, appliance and furniture specifications to be integrated into architectural sets for construction and purchasing.
• Track project tasks for multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced design environment
• Participation and focus in client meetings, project schedules, interiors budgets and all deliverables throughout project phases

You must be available to work in New York City immediately at our union Square office, Monday -Thursday, with remote work Fridays.