Technical Architect Residential

Dakota DesignStaff, Inc.; Woburn (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Wellness resources

Job summary

Dakota DesignStaff, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Technical Architect with 8+ years of residential architecture experience to design and execute complex architectural elements. You will collaborate with project managers, designers, and consultants to deliver buildable, design-forward solutions.

The role emphasizes coordination of stairs, roofs, façades, and custom installations, with a focus on BIM accuracy and constructability within a hybrid New York project team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in residential architecture or related design disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and detailing.
• Experience with modeling tools such as Rhino, 3ds Max, and SketchUp.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to develop and integrate complex architectural elements.
• Support design of specialty components including stairs, roofs, façades, and custom installations.
• Translate design intent into coordinated BIM models and construction documents.
• Produce detailed Revit models and drawings for fabrication and coordination.
• Act as a technical resource across all project phases.
• Participate in internal reviews to maintain design quality and standards.
• Coordinate with consultants, fabricators, and contractors for constructability.

Skills

Residential design

BIM coordination

Collaborative team work

Detail-oriented

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Rhino

3ds Max

SketchUp

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Wellness resources

Job Title

Technical Architect (Residential)

Position Location

New York, NY (Hybrid remote schedule)

Approx Length of Position

Direct Hire

Degree Required

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Architect with a minimum of 8 years 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 sound BIM models for construction documentation.
• 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 to maintain design quality, consistency, and adherence to office standards.
• Work with consultants, fabricators, and contractors to ensure constructability, coordination, and alignment with design intent.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of work experience in the Architecture/Interior Design industry, particularly in high-end residential or hospitality design.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and architectural detailing.
• Experience with additional modeling 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-focused open environment.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to technical excellence.

Technical / Software skills

• Advanced proficiency in Revit
• Adobe Suite
• Microsoft Office

Required Qualifications

• Architectural Licensure preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of applicable design experience in residential architecture.
• Able to self-motivate and work well under deadlines.
• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and strong ability to manage client relationships.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.