Senior Architectural Designer

Verto People Ltd; Williamsburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Verto People in Brooklyn, NY is seeking an Architectural Designer to lead high-end residential projects from schematic design through construction administration. You will produce full construction documents, coordinate bid packages, and manage regulatory filings while coordinating with the interiors team for integrated design.

This role offers direct collaboration with the founder, opportunities to shape the practice as it grows, and a hybrid work schedule including a remote day each week.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch) required.
• Strong experience with high-end residential projects in NYC.
• Hands-on experience from schematic design through construction administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-end residential projects from schematic design through construction administration.
• Produce and coordinate full construction document sets and bid packages.
• Manage DOB filings and LPC submissions on historic district projects.
• Serve as main point of contact for clients, contractors, and consultants.
• Conduct site visits, review shop drawings, and keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Collaborate with interiors team to integrate architecture with interiors.
• Support proposals and new client conversations to grow the practice.

Skills

Detail orientation

Communication

Client interaction

Education

Architecture degree (B.Arch or M.Arch)

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

Enscape

Job description

Location: Brooklyn, NY (hybrid, with one remote day a week)
Salary: $95,000 to $120,000 base, depending on experience
Type: Full-time, permanent

About the Studio

We're partnering with a well-known, multidisciplinary design studio in Brooklyn with a strong reputation for thoughtful, crafted work across architecture and interiors. The studio is growing its residential architecture practice and wants an Architectural Designer to help build it from the ground up.

This is a rare chance to join a respected creative studio at the start of something new. You'll work directly with the founder, have a real voice in how the residential practice develops, and see your projects through from first sketch to final walkthrough.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading high-end residential projects from schematic design through construction administration, including townhouse renovations, condo and apartment gut renovations, and custom homes
• Producing and coordinating full construction document sets, bid packages, and millwork and detail drawings
• Managing DOB filings, and Landmarks (LPC) submissions on projects in historic districts
• Acting as a main point of contact for clients, contractors, and consultants (structural, MEP, expediters)
• Running site visits, reviewing shop drawings, and keeping projects on budget and schedule during construction
• Working closely with the interiors team so architecture and interiors come together as one design
• Helping shape the residential practice as it grows, including supporting proposals and new client conversations

What You'll Bring

• Professional degree in architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch)
• Around 4 to 8 years of experience, with a strong focus on high-end residential in New York City
• Hands-on experience taking projects from SD through CA, ideally including townhouse or brownstone work
• Working knowledge of NYC DOB processes; LPC experience is a big plus
• Strong AutoCAD and Rhino skills, plus Adobe Creative Suite; Revit, Enscape or similar rendering tools are a plus
• A good eye for detail, materials and craft, and confidence talking to clients
• Working toward licensure is welcome; licensed candidates are encouraged to apply too
• Entrepreneurial energy and an interest in helping grow a practice, not just deliver drawings

Why You'll Want This Role

• Direct access to the founder and real influence on the studio's residential direction
• Beautiful, high-end projects in some of New York's best neighborhoods
• A creative, collaborative studio culture with a strong design identity
• A clear path to grow with the practice as it expands
• Hybrid schedule with a regular remote day
• Competitive salary and benefits

Verto People and our client are equal opportunity employers. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building diverse, inclusive design teams. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.