Michael K. Chen Architecture
Employer:MICHAEL K. CHEN ARCHITECTURE (MKCA) is a growing New York City-based architecture and design firm dedicated to producing innovative and thoughtful built work and applied research. The office’s projects encompasses a wide range of scales, from the design of furniture, to interiors, to buildings, all of which is deeply informed by a commitment to craft at the highest level, a playful sensibility, and a love of tinkering, of drawing, and of making. Established in 2011, MKCA has been recognized with numerous international awards and press, and is sought after by a diverse and International clientele.
Current projects include ground up houses, large scale residential renovations, community oriented projects in the public realm, and commercial interiors. Our work frequently straddles architecture, interior design, and industrial design, often in collaboration with artists and other designers, scientists, and engineers. We work as a tightly knit team operating from a studio environment in Manhattan, and all team members participate in the full spectrum of our services and activities.
In March of 2020, MKCA co-founded Design Advocates (D/A), a network of design firms collaborating on projects, research, and advocacy efforts that advance equality in the built environment. Members of our team regularly participate in D/A projects and initiatives.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking talented junior level architects to join our team. Junior staff work with project managers and the firm principal to develop projects from concept to realization, generating design studies and production documents, and the representation of projects for presentation. Junior staff engage the entire range of the office’s creative workflow through sketching, parametric design, digital modeling, rendering, drafting, BIM, physical model making, and prototyping.
The ideal candidate is one with strong design skills and aesthetic sensibilities, values, and an intellectual point of view that are complementary to the practice. We are seeking someone who is self sufficient but highly collaborative, who is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to get their hands dirty. The position offers many opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the work of the office and for professional advancement. Members of our team also regularly participate in Design Advocates projects and initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS
A professional degree in Architecture. M.Arch, preferred.
Strong digital design skills. Fluency with Rhino and Revit are a must.
Strong drawing and graphic skills including in AutoCAD and the Adobe Suite.
A demonstrated commitment to making, whether through analog or digital means, including CNC milling, Robotics, 3D printing, or others.
1-3 years of professional architecture experience.
This is a full-time, in-person position with a competitive salary commensurate with a candidate’s experience and qualifications. We offer employee benefits that include paid time off; health, dental, and vision coverage; and 401(K) with employer match. MKCA is a Queer POC-owned business and committed to an inclusive, equality-minded, and diverse workplace. We do however, have an affinity for nerds. And some of our team are dogs.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with salary requirements, current CV, and portfolio to jobs@mkca.com. Please limit attachments to 20mb.
We are unfortunately not able to consider candidates without authorization to work in the United States. This is an in-person position in New York City. We will not consider remote arrangements.
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