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
To Apply: Applications submitted without a resume and portfolio via the KPF Career Site will not be considered.
