STV is seeking a talented and motivated Architectural Designer to join our Buildings practice in NYC

In this role, you will contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of complex architectural projects serving institutional, transportation, civic, higher education, healthcare, justice, and public-sector clients. Working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team, you will support all phases of project development, from conceptual design through construction documentation.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong architectural professional with advanced Revit capabilities, a passion for design excellence, and the ability to collaborate effectively with architects, engineers, and project stakeholders. This position provides significant opportunities for professional growth, technical development, and progression toward architectural licensure.

• Develop architectural designs, construction documents, and technical detailing utilizing Revit and BIM technologies.
• Prepare plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and other project documentation with a high level of accuracy and quality.
• Participate in all project phases, including conceptual design, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Project Architects, Project Managers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver coordinated design solutions.
• Assist in conducting building code, accessibility, life safety, and zoning research to support project development and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate architectural models with structural, MEP, civil, and specialty consultant disciplines within a BIM environment.
• Support the preparation of project presentations, design studies, renderings, graphics, and proposal materials.
• Participate in quality control reviews and help maintain project documentation standards and BIM best practices.
• Attend project meetings and contribute to technical discussions, coordination efforts, and project planning activities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members on project documentation and Revit workflows.
• Support construction administration activities, including submittal reviews, RFIs, site observations, and coordination with contractors, as applicable.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• 3 to 7 years of professional architectural experience.
• Strong proficiency in Revit and BIM-based project delivery.
• Experience producing construction documents across multiple project phases.
• Working knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, and life-safety standards.
• Strong technical detailing, problem-solving, and coordination skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

• Progress toward professional licensure, including active NCARB AXP participation and/or ARE examination progress.
• Experience supporting public-sector, transportation, institutional, healthcare, justice, or higher education projects.
• Familiarity with BIM execution planning, model management, clash detection, and multidisciplinary coordination workflows.
• Experience utilizing visualization, rendering, and graphic presentation software such as Enscape, Lumion, Twinmotion, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools.
• Construction administration experience is a plus.

Compensation Range:

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.