Senior Designer

Kohn Pedersen Fox; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company matching

Paid time off

Architectural Registration Exam (ARE)‑

ARE support and other perks

Job summary

Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), a leading global architecture practice, seeks a Senior Designer in New York City. You will advance conceptual and schematic design, develop high‑quality 2D and 3D presentations, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure design excellence through all project phases.

The role requires strong visualization and communication skills, proficiency in Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite, and a commitment to presenting concepts clearly to teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• 10+ years of relevant architectural design experience.
• Strong conceptual design skills with excellent visual, verbal, and written communication abilities.
• Ability to develop, communicate and present design concepts to project teams.
• Strong communication and excellent graphic presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to master planning, site planning, and building design through high‑quality digital and physical design exercises.
• Develop conceptual and schematic design proposals, project layouts, and 3D models using Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, and other design tools.
• Prepare compelling presentation materials, including diagrams, renderings, models, and design narratives for client and internal review.
• Support project coordination activities, including design calculations, zoning and code analysis, and specification review.
• Assist in the preparation of construction documents, architectural detailing, and technical drawings.
• Participate in construction administration by reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, and site visits.

Skills

Conceptual design

Communication skills

Public speaking

Graphic presentation

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Rhino

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Grasshopper

Job description

KPF, a global architecture practice headquartered in New York City, is seeking a Senior Designer in New York City. This role partners closely with Design Directors and Project Managers to advance conceptual and schematic design, develop high‑quality 2D and 3D presentations for internal and client audiences, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure design excellence throughout all project phases.

Primary Responsibilities:

Design & Planning

• Contribute to master planning, site planning, and building design through high‑quality digital and physical design exercises.
• Develop conceptual and schematic design proposals, project layouts, and 3D models using Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, and other design tools.
• Prepare compelling presentation materials, including diagrams, renderings, models, and design narratives for client and internal review.

Technical & Project Support

• Support project coordination activities, including design calculations, compliance research, zoning and code analysis, and specification review.
• Assist in the preparation of construction documents, architectural detailing, and technical drawings.
• Participate in construction administration by reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, evaluating material submittals and mockups, and conducting periodic site visits.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide design direction and mentorship to junior and intermediate team members.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to a positive, high‑performance project environment.
• Present design concepts and project updates clearly and confidently to internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• 10+ years of relevant architectural design experience
• Strong conceptual design skills supported by excellent visual, verbal, and written communication abilities.
• Ability to develop, communicate and present design concepts to project teams.
• Strong communication and excellent graphic presentation skills
• Ability to speak and make presentations in front of large project team groups.
• Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, AutoCad, Adobe Creative Suite is required. Grasshopper experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with site planning, zoning analysis, and relevant code compliance.
• Construction Administration experience a plus
• LEED accreditation and architectural license preferred.

Work Environment:

This position requires you to be in person in our New York office 5 days per week.

Pay Range:

$100,000.00 - $115,000.00 Annual

Why KPF?

KPF’s mission is to elevate cities through impactful design, collaborating closely with the world’s most forward-thinking clients to create high performing, carefully crafted buildings that are unique to their physical, social, and environmental contexts.

• Career Growth: Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.
• Company Culture: Collaborative, high-performance environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.
• Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with company matching contributions, paid time off, Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) support and other perks.

KPF is an equal opportunity employer.