Architectural Designer

IA Interior Architects translates client goals, brand and culture into powerful environments built around people, processes, technologies and business drivers. Our clients in diverse markets worldwide require high-performance, visually compelling and sustainable environments to move their enterprise forward, support their culture, engage their customers and staff, integrate technology and drive efficiencies. As architects, designers, workplace strategists and environmental specialists in the largest global architecture firm concentrating exclusively on interiors, we help clients articulate and align their business strategies and core values with the dynamic use of space.Our team members are collaborative, creative, professional, expert and entrepreneurial. Joining our team requires skill, daring, leadership, teaming, humor and a love of technical design. We are presently searching for an Architectural Designer/Job Captain for our New York City studio. The Architectural Designer is responsible for leading all design phases for interiors projects, establishes the vision, leads the team, and has extensive client interaction.Specific responsibilities will include:Assists in overall technical design for projectDirects staff to complete design and technical drawingReviews design and technical drawing of other more junior designersReview of engineering drawings to ensure they comply with design solutionWorks with technical staff to resolve inconsistencies in drawingsAid in the creation of floor plans, elevations, architectural and millwork details, and overall design intent sets for the Request for Proposal (RFP) process and distribution to architects.Review and redline construction documents, shop drawings, and related submittalsProduces, reviews and finalizes space plans for projectsExtensive knowledge of detailing and finalizes details on projectsReviews and produces final cost estimatesIn unusual circumstances may be required to assist with support for field surveysManages overall design budgetEnsures adherence to set budget and immediately informs PM and/or client of any potential variances to the budgetManages the work of other DesignersOversees tasks and provide feedback on work productOrganizes and conducts client interviews to determine space needs and requirementsContinues to provide needed information to client on design specifications; good working knowledge of Affinity program toolQualifications:Graduate of architecture school: equivalent experience may be substituted5+ years’ experience in corporate or workplace design projects preferredStrong Revit SkillsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Extensive knowledge of design principlesExtensive knowledge of store planning methodologyProficient with the concepts of furniture layoutExpert sketching and rendering skillsExpert architecture detailing skillsExtensive knowledge of CDs and proceduresExtensive knowledge of building systems, codes and ADA requirementsExtensive knowledge of contract administrationCommitment to support projects through peaks and valleysIntermediate MS Office Suite skillsAdvanced Revit skillsAdvanced Adobe Creative Suite skillsAffinity Program skills or equivalentExtensive verbal and written communication skillsExtensive presentation and graphic communicationDemonstrated ability to manage and lead staff through a combination of direct authority and subject matter expertiseSalary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 (based on education, licensing and industry experience)