Senior Architectural Designer — Hybrid, Mentorship & Impact

Archinect; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Spacesmith in New York City seeks a Senior Architectural Designer to join our NYC team and lead architectural design across all project stages. The role emphasizes collaboration, design excellence, and the ability to work independently in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience, strong proficiency in Revit and BIM 360, and a professional architecture or interior design degree. Knowledge of sustainability frameworks is a plus and licensing support is offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience across programming, design, ADA and building code review, MEP coordination, permitting, technical drawings and detailing, FFE selection, submittal and RFI review, and project closeout.
• Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
• Experience with workplace and/or retail projects is a plus.
• Experience with large-scale, adaptive reuse projects for government agencies is a plus.
• Experience with sustainability frameworks and professional accreditations such as LEED, WELL, PHIUS, and LBC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams through all phases of architectural projects in New York City.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, design-excellence results.
• Demonstrate strong task management and organizational abilities to meet project deadlines.
• Support licensing exam preparations and provide mentoring to junior staff.

Skills

Task management

Organization

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Tools

Revit

BIM 360

Adobe Suite

Bluebeam

Job description

Spacesmith in New York City seeks a Senior Architectural Designer to join our NYC team and lead architectural design across all project stages. The role emphasizes collaboration, design excellence, and the ability to work independently in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience, strong proficiency in Revit and BIM 360, and a professional architecture or interior design degree. Knowledge of sustainability frameworks is a plus and licensing support is offered.