Senior Architect and Urban Designer

One Architecture & Urbanism Employer:
New York, NY, USLocation:
Mon, Sep 16 '24Posted on:
$80,000 - $130,000 annually Pay:

ONE Architecture & Urbanism is seeking a Senior Architect and Urban Designer with a minimum of eight years of professional experience, including experience with large-scale urban master plans. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and nimble architect who is excited about design at all scales and is passionate about climate action and sustainability.

ONE Architecture & Urbanism is an internationally renowned planning, urban design, and architecture practice specializing in large-scale climate adaptation planning, resilient infrastructure design, and public architecture. Based in New York City and Amsterdam, ONE’s work spans multiple cities and regions across the United States, the Netherlands, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean. This candidate would be joining the Architecture & Urban Design team in New York City where ONE is currently working on several once-in-a-generation coastal resilience and master plan projects that reimagine key stretches of New York City’s waterfront. The Senior Architect and Urban Designer will have a unique opportunity to contribute to the design of some of the largest high-profile sites in the city.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about urban design and the public realm.
• Has experience working on complex, large-scale urban master plans that ingrate multiple land uses, transportation modes, and open space
• Has experience in pre-design tasks including zoning analysis, mass/bulk analysis, etc.
• Is interested in using images to tell stories, explain ideas, and build consensus.  
• Is interested in low-carbon construction practices and sustainable, nature-inclusive design
• Is a team player and strong communicator who will work with senior and intermediate team members to develop design alternatives, visual representations, and detailed documentation.
• Is comfortable working in a fast-paced work environment
• Has strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.

Minimum Requirements:

• Licensed Architect in the U.S.
• 8+ years of professional experience in architecture and/or urban design.
• Experience with large-scale urban master plans.
• Fluency in AutoCAD, Rhino, Microsoft Office, Adobe, GIS, and other typical tools.
• Familiarity with NYC zoning, NYC building code, ULURP, waterfront design guidelines.
• Professional experience working on renderings and other client-facing visualizations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• LEED, WEDG, and/or ENVISION certified.
• Knowledge of Revit, ArcGIS, Grasshopper.
• Experience in building models.

Pay & Benefits: The expected salary range for this position is between $80,000 to $120,000 based on ability and relevant work experience. Benefits are offered immediately from the commencement of employment: including medical, dental, and vision programs; 401(k) plan; commuter benefits; paid holidays including one week of office closure in December and flexible PTO.

To apply, please send the following materials to work@onearchitecture.nyc with “Senior Architect and Urban Designer” in the subject line.

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV (PDF)
• Work Samples (PDF, 25MB Max)
• Contact information for 2-3 references.