Technical Architect

Workshop/APD; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with profit sharing

Health & wellness benefits

Office pantry

Company events

Job summary

Workshop/APD is seeking a Technical Architect with 8+ years in residential architecture to support the design and execution of complex architectural elements across projects. In this role, you will work collaboratively with project managers, designers, and consultants to develop technically rigorous, design-forward solutions for specialty components.

The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and fluent in translating ambitious design ideas into precise, buildable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of work experience in Architecture/Interior Design, high-end residential or hospitality.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and strong experience developing detailed construction documentation.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and architectural detailing.
• Experience with modeling tools such as Rhino, 3ds Max, and SketchUp.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to develop and integrate complex architectural elements into larger project scopes.
• Support design and development of specialty architectural components (stairs, roofs, façades, custom installations).
• Translate design intent into coordinated, technically sound BIM models for construction documentation.
• Produce detailed Revit models and drawings to support fabrication, coordination, and construction.
• Act as a technical resource, contributing to problem-solving and detailing strategies across all phases.
• Participate in internal reviews and cross-team coordination to maintain design quality and office standards.
• Work with consultants, fabricators, and contractors to ensure constructability and alignment with design intent.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Detail-oriented

Open environment

Education

B. Arch

M. Arch

Tools

Revit

Rhino

3ds Max

SketchUp

Job description

Workshop/APD is an award-winning, multidisciplinary architecture and design firm. From dramatic penthouses and seaside retreats to luxury residential developments and groundbreaking hotels and restaurants, our projects are uniquely defined by a sense of place and purpose and a desire to ultimately enhance users experience through exceptional design. Our aesthetic is timelessly modern but site‑specific, unbound by project type or a singular style. Our diverse and collaborative team of creative architects, interior designers, and product designers leverage vast and highly varied experiences to solve complex design challenges, resulting in holistic spaces, products and experiences that are exceptionally beautiful and accessible.

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilledTechnical Architectwith a minimum of8years of experience in residential architecture to support the design and execution of complex architectural elements across projects. In this role, you will work collaboratively with project managers, designers, and consultants to develop technically rigorous, design-forward solutions for specialty components. The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and fluent in translating ambitious design ideas into precise, buildable outcomes. This role plays a key part in ensuring that signature architectural features are successfully integrated into larger project teams and executed to the highest standards

What you’ll do

• Collaborate closely with project teams, including architects, interior designers, and project managers, to develop and integrate complex architectural elements into larger project scopes.
• Support the design and development of specialty architectural components, including stairs, roofs, façades, and custom installations.
• Translate conceptual design intent into coordinated, technically soundBIMmodelsfor constructiondocumentation.
• Produce highly detailed Revit models and drawings that support fabrication, coordination, and construction.
• Act as a technical resource to project teams, contributing to problem-solving and detailing strategies across all phases.
• Participate in internal reviews and cross-team coordination tomaintaindesign quality, consistency, and adherence to office standards.
• Workwithconsultants, fabricators, and contractors to ensure constructability, coordination, and alignment withdesign intent.

Qualifications

• Professional Degree (B. Arch or M. Arch).
• 8+ years of work experience in the Architecture/Interior Design industry, particularly in high-end residential or hospitality design.
• Advancedproficiencyin Revit and strong experience developing detailed construction documentation.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and architectural detailing.
• Experience withadditionalmodeling tools such as Rhino, 3ds Max, and SketchUp.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, design-focusedopen environment.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to technical excellence.

Life at Workshop/APD

At Workshop/APD, we believe great design begins with great people. Our studio is a collaborative, supportive community where architects and designers can do their best work while enjoying a flexible hybrid schedule, generous time‑off policies, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits. We offer a 401(k) with profit sharing, a stocked office pantry, and regular company events that keep us connected and inspired. Our culture is rooted in growth: from structured mentorship and performance coaching to cross‑team design reviews and continued‑education opportunities, we invest deeply in every team member’s development. We’re committed to fostering creativity, community, and a workplace where people feel supported, empowered, and excited to grow their careers.

The pay range for this role is:

100,000 - 130,000 USD per year (New York)