Architectural Designer I
Kohn Pederson Fox Associates (KPF) a global architecture practice headquartered in New York City, is seeking an Architectural Designer I in New York City to assist their immediate supervisor in cooperation with the project team to develop high quality design and construction documents. The Architectural Designer I will apply theoretical knowledge to practical application through the day-to-day tasks assigned to them.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide design support for projects, including drafting and creation of initial renderings, sketching and Revit drawings and 3D model making
- Assist in the preparation of presentation materials including physical and digital model making
- Perform elementary design computation
- Understand basic design elements such as proportion, color, light, texture and scale
- Visualize and communicate in two and three dimensions
- Assist in the preparation and revision of construction documents
- Perform all computer tasks according to project technical and design standards
- Assist in field surveys
- Research technical systems, equipment, materials and finishes
- Organize and estimate own time to execute tasks
- Check own work for errors, omissions and legibility
- Coordinate distribution of submission materials
- Maintain organized work area to provide efficient access to information and project files
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
- 0-2 years of relevant architectural design experience
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Grasshopper, Enscape, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign
- Basic design and production skills.
- Effective written, verbal and overall communication skills
- Strong organizational, time management skills
- Exceptional problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage deadlines
This position requires you to be in-person 4 days per week and is subject to change.
Applications submitted without a resume and portfolio will not be considered.
Pay Range: $72,000 annually