Architectural Designer

The Up Studio Employer:
Long Island City, NY, USLocation:
Thu, Jul 11 '24Posted on:
$70,000 - $85,000 annually Pay:

Who We Are:

The Up Studio is a national award-winning studio that strives to bring joy to people’s lives through concept-driven architecture, interior, and brand design. Our projects are customized to our clients’ needs, site specific, and rooted in a thoughtful design strategy.

With appreciation for each team members’ diverse talents, we strongly value a healthy live/work balance for all team members that results in a manageable workweek, which defies the industry standards. Additionally, we encourage and empower all staff to continue to explore innovative approaches to design, building science, and sustainability. 

We are committed to the idea that architecture and design are not just beautiful—there is a guiding narrative to how that beauty unfolds and is utilized. This is what we believe can truly enhance people’s lives.

Role & Responsibilities:

Architectural Designers are responsible for drafting 3D models, crafting design presentations, and ensuring that design intent are met throughout the Design Development & Construction Document phase of the project. This highly technical role works directly with our Directors on both architecture and interior tasks.

The typical day-to-day responsibilities for our Architectural Designers include:

• Drafting 3D models via ArchiCAD & Twinmotion

• Understanding & executing Construction Document drawing sets and specifications 

• Help implement consultant drawings into the Construction Documents 

• Crafting presentation slides via Illustrator & Photoshop

• Sourcing reference images for theme & material presentations 

• Sourcing, organizing, & photographing physical material samples for client and studio library

• Coordination with vendors

• Effectively working on multiple projects at once

• Understanding DOB requirements 

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in a role as Architectural Designer (or similar)

• 4+ years of experience in wood framed residential construction

• 4+ years of experience working in ArchiCAD full time

• Experience working in Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator

• Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to detail

• Respectful and effective communication skills

• Ability to work from our Long Island City studio 3 days/wk (minimum)

• Must be legally authorized to work in the US

Highly Desired:

• Valid Driver’s License

• Strong previous relationships with vendors, trades and consultants

• Strong Eye for Photography

Employment Details:

• This is a Full-Time position (40 hrs/wk)

• Hybrid remote/in-person environment with 3 days/wk in-studio

• Typical working hours are 9:00am - 6:00pm, Mon - Fri

• Starting Salary Range $70k - $85k

• Flexible PTO

• 401k matching

• Life Insurance Policy

• Medical + Vision + Dental insurance

• Friendly & Approachable Team

• Rewarding Design Projects

Link to Apply: https://forms.gle/PxH7SaRHFeZWAKrD9