Senior Architectural Designer (High-End Hospitality)

The Crowd; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Crowd in New York seeks an experienced Architect to join its growing team. Work across high-end hospitality projects from early design through documentation, fabrication, and construction with close leadership involvement.

You will balance strong design thinking with technical delivery, coordinating with consultants and pursuing project goals through to completion. Hybrid work options and strong advancement opportunities accompany a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture or related design discipline.
• 8-10 years of experience in architectural/interior design.
• Experience across multiple phases from concept to construction.
• Strong proficiency in Revit/AutoCAD; Rhino or SketchUp a plus.
• Proficiency in Enscape and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural and interior concepts with principals and design teams.
• Produce and coordinate DD and construction documentation.
• Independently assemble drawing packages and coordinate others.
• Develop interior details, schedules, specifications, and FF&E.
• Support budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and coordination.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, vendors.
• Review shop drawings and ensure design intent.
• Participate in site visits and oversee fabrication and installation.
• Maintain alignment with original design vision during delivery.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

SketchUp

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Documentation

Client coordination

Budgeting

Code research

Fabrication oversight

Project leadership

Education

Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

SketchUp

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Crowd is partnering with an emerging and highly regarded studio in New York to find an experienced Architect to join its growing team. The position offers the opportunity to work across high-end Hospitality projects from early design through documentation, fabrication, and construction, with close involvement from senior leadership throughout the process.

The studio is looking for a well-rounded designer who can balance strong design thinking with technical knowledge and project delivery. You will be involved in developing concepts, producing detailed documentation, coordinating with consultants and contractors, and helping carry projects through to completion.

Our client offers the opportunity to work on design-forward hospitality projects alongside a talented team, with a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, hybrid flexibility, and clear opportunities for continued professional advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop architectural and interior design concepts in collaboration with principals and wider design teams
• Produce and coordinate detailed DD and construction documentation across a range of project phases
• Independently assemble drawing packages and review, coordinate, and mark up work produced by other team members
• Develop custom interior details, schedules, specifications, and FF&E documentation
• Support project planning through budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and package coordination
• Research and interpret relevant building codes and project requirements
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, and vendors throughout project delivery
• Prepare and present design concepts and project materials for client reviews
• Review shop drawings, fabrication information, and construction documentation for design intent and accuracy
• Participate in site visits and oversee aspects of fabrication, installation, and construction
• Help ensure projects remain aligned with the original design vision through documentation and delivery

Key Skills / Requirements

• Degree in Architecture or a related design discipline
• 8-10 years of experience
• Experience working across multiple phases of architectural or interior design projects
• Strong proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD, with experience in Rhino or SketchUp
• Proficiency in Enscape and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong technical documentation skills, with the ability to independently produce and coordinate DD packages
• Experience with custom detailing, specifications, code research, project schedules, and FF&E packages
• Understanding of project budgeting, procurement, and coordination processes
• Confident communicating with clients, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders
• Experience supporting or overseeing fabrication, installation, and construction
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of project responsibilities

The Crowd is an equal opportunities employer and agency.