Project / Intermediate Designer

Archinect; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Archinect is seeking a talented architectural designer based in New York City to manage Construction Documentation and Administration phases in a research-driven environment. The role involves direct involvement in shaping projects, emphasizing strong design abilities and exceptional organizational skills.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience and an M.Arch or B.Arch degree, with advanced proficiency in Rhino and AutoCAD. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in CD and CA phases of design-oriented projects.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Interest in concept and research-driven design processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the Construction Documentation and Administration phases.
• Coordinate and execute project documentation and administration effectively.
• Involvement in shaping projects from concept development through realization.

Skills

Construction Documentation management

Construction Administration leadership

Design skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

M.Arch or B.Arch degree

Tools

Rhino

AutoCAD

Adobe CC Suite

Rendering software

Job description

About N H D M

N H D M is a New York-based practice for design and research operating at the intersection of architecture and urbanism, founded by its partners Nahyun Hwang and David Eugin Moon. N H D M's ongoing work includes a wide range of cultural/institutional, dwelling, and community and public space projects, as well as urban landscapes and territorial scale design and research. The work of N H D M has been recognized through numerous awards, including the 2023 Architectural League Emerging Voices award, the 2023 and 2019 Graham Foundation Grant, the 2020 Architectural Record Design Vanguard Award, the 2019 DOMUS’ 100+ best architecture firms, the 2018 AIANY New Practices New York award, and multiple AIANY Design Awards. The firm’s work has been presented at global venues, including the 14th, 17th, and 18th Architectural Exhibition at the Venice Biennale, the 5th and 6th International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam, among others. See https://nhdm.net/ and https://nhdm.net/Info to learn more about N H D M. N H D M is a NYC M/WMBE.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented and highly committed architectural designer with the experience and ability to effectively manage and lead the Construction Documentation (CD) and Construction Administration (CA) phases. This position offers an opportunity to work within a research-driven and design-centered studio environment where you will have direct involvement in shaping projects from initial concept development through realization, with meaningful responsibility for driving projects forward and contributing to built design outcomes. This role requires strong design abilities and exceptional organizational, coordination, and written and verbal communication skills.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of post-graduation, hands‑on experience in CD and CA phases of design-oriented projects, and ability to independently and collaboratively coordinate and execute the documentation and administration.
• NYC-based (This is an in‑person position)
• An M.Arch or B. Arch degree / Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Advanced proficiency in Rhino, AutoCAD, Adobe CC Suite, and rendering software.
• Interest and capacity for concept/ research-driven design processes and development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in /exposure to adaptive reuse projects
• Experiences in spaces for art, and public, cultural, and institutional projects
• Working knowledge of NYC building codes
• Interest/capacity for research and design in other scales, types, and media explored at N H D M

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and demonstrated skill level. The position can be combined with other roles, if applicable. See https://nhdm.net/Contact for other available positions.