Technical Architect – Residential

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced architect to lead high-end residential and hospitality design in New York. You will produce detailed Revit models and architectural documentation, collaborating with architects, interior designers, project managers, and consultants to ensure design intent is realized.

The role emphasizes craft, detailed detailing, and constructability, with a strong focus on wood frame construction and coordination across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in residential architecture; the posting also states a minimum 5 years of applicable design experience in residential architecture.
• Experience in high-end residential or hospitality design.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and architectural detailing.
• Experience with Rhino, 3ds Max, and SketchUp.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experienced in wood frame construction documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, design-focused open environment.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and commitment to technical excellence.
• Able to self-motivate and work well under deadlines.
• Strong client relationship management ability.
• Strong commitment to quality.
• Architectural licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects, interior designers, project managers, and consultants to develop and integrate complex architectural elements
• Support design and development of specialty components including stairs, roofs, façades, and custom installations
• Translate conceptual design intent into coordinated BIM models for construction documentation
• Produce detailed Revit models and drawings supporting fabrication, coordination, and construction
• Act as a technical resource for problem-solving and detailing strategies across project phases
• Participate in internal reviews and cross-team coordination to maintain design quality, consistency, and office standards
• Work with consultants, fabricators, and contractors to ensure constructability, coordination, and alignment with design intent
• Support design and execution of complex architectural elements across residential projects

Skills

Revit

Rhino

3ds Max

SketchUp

AutoCAD

BIM Coordination

Construction Documentation

Wood Frame Construction

Design Development

Fabrication Support

Detail Orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Master's Degree in Architecture

Tools

Rhino

3ds Max

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Collaborate with architects, interior designers, project managers, and consultants to develop and integrate complex architectural elements
• Support design and development of specialty components including stairs, roofs, façades, and custom installations
• Translate conceptual design intent into coordinated BIM models for construction documentation
• Produce detailed Revit models and drawings supporting fabrication, coordination, and construction
• Act as a technical resource for problem-solving and detailing strategies across project phases
• Participate in internal reviews and cross-team coordination to maintain design quality, consistency, and office standards
• Work with consultants, fabricators, and contractors to ensure constructability, coordination, and alignment with design intent
• Support design and execution of complex architectural elements across residential projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture
• Minimum 8 years of experience in residential architecture; the posting also states a minimum 5 years of applicable design experience in residential architecture
• Experience in high-end residential or hospitality design
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and architectural detailing
• Experience with Rhino, 3ds Max, and SketchUp
• Advanced proficiency in Revit
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experienced in wood frame construction documentation
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative, design-focused open environment
• Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and commitment to technical excellence
• Able to self-motivate and work well under deadlines
• Strong client relationship management ability
• Strong commitment to quality
• Architectural licensure preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in producing detailed Revit models and architectural documentation, with a strong focus on high-end residential design and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in construction methods and materials, ensuring design intent is met through effective problem-solving and client relationship management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Advanced Proficiency In Revit
• Experience In High-End Residential Design
• Strong Knowledge Of Construction Methods
• Proficiency In Rhino, 3ds Max, And SketchUp
• Architectural Licensure Preferred

Hard Skills

• Revit Modeling
• Architectural Detailing
• Construction Documentation
• AutoCAD Proficiency
• Wood Frame Construction
• BIM Coordination
• Design Development
• Fabrication Support
• Technical Problem-Solving
• Detail Orientation

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Client Relationship Management
• Self-Motivation

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree In Architecture
• Master's Degree In Architecture
• Architectural Licensure Preferred

Industry Keywords

• Residential Architecture
• High-End Design
• Hospitality Design
• Design Quality
• Construction Methods
• Architectural Elements
• Multidisciplinary Teams
• Design-Focused Environment

Tools & Technologies

• Adobe Suite
• Microsoft Office
• Outlook
• Word
• Excel
• Rhino
• 3ds Max
• SketchUp