Captain, Architect ​/ Sr. Architect, Design & Architecture

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 staff, integrate technology, and drive efficiencies. As architects, designers, workplace strategists, and environmental specialists in the largest global architecture firm focusing 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 interiors. We are currently seeking a Job Captain for our New York studio. The Job Captain, working under the supervision of a Senior Job Captain, Architect, or Project Manager, provides design support primarily in project administration, design development, and contract documents.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating construction documents (CDs) and reviewing them for compliance with firm standards, mechanical, building systems, codes, and ADA requirements. For smaller projects, overseeing all CD production and review.
• Managing projects through the contract administration phase.
• Coordinating with engineering consultants to ensure compliance with design solutions and timely submission of documents.
• Assisting with field surveys when necessary.
• Managing the contract administration budget for assigned projects, ensuring adherence and reporting variances.
• Mentoring Junior and Intermediate Designers, overseeing their tasks, and providing feedback.
• Conducting client interviews to determine technical requirements for design.

• Graduate of architecture or design school; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate interior design projects.

• Extensive knowledge of design principles and standards.
• Intermediate documentation and field observational skills.
• Advanced interior architecture detailing skills.
• Working knowledge of CDs, building systems, codes, and ADA requirements.
• Understanding of space planning requirements.
• Experience with contract administration.
• Intermediate MS Office skills.
• Advanced Revit and Adobe Creative Suite skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate presentation and graphic communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and manage junior staff through authority and expertise.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 (commensurate with education, licensing, and experience)