Intermediate Architect​/Captain

Heitler Houstoun Architects (HHA) is an award-winning, Manhattan-based architecture and interior design studio seeking talented and motivated Intermediate Architects / Job Captains to join our growing team. This is an opportunity for design-driven professionals with strong technical expertise who are eager to take on increased responsibility within a highly collaborative, detail-oriented practice.

We are looking for candidates with 3-5 years of post-graduate professional experience (5-year

B.Arch or M.Arch), licensed or pursuing licensure, who are currently based in the New York City area or able to relocate in the near term.

You are technically rigorous, detail-oriented, and confident in translating design concepts into clear, coordinated construction documents. You thrive in a fast-paced studio environment where collaboration, accountability, and design excellence are core values. You take initiative, communicate clearly, and are comfortable managing portions of a project with increasing independence.

As an Intermediate Architect / Job Captain at HHA, you will play a key role in advancing projects from design development through construction, with a strong focus on documentation, coordination, and execution.

Key skills and responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and organization of construction document sets
• Translate design intent into well-resolved, buildable drawings
• Maintain consistency with office standards and ensure overall drawing quality
• Coordinate subconsultants and integrate their work into project documentation

• Demonstrate strong understanding of building systems, materials, and detailing
• Apply working knowledge of building codes and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to quality control across all phases of documentation and delivery

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit required
• Working knowledge of Sketch Up, Rhino and V-Ray preferred
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

• Support internal project management within small teams (2–3 members)
• Help manage schedules, deadlines, and coordination across disciplines
• Communicate effectively with team members, consultants, and clients

Candidates may have experience in one or more of the following:

• Retail build-outs (beauty, wellness, fitness, apparel)
• Multi-family residential new construction
• Single-family residential
• Residential renovations (apartments, brownstones)
• Commercial interiors

At Heitler Houstoun Architects
, we translate imagination and knowledge into meaningful human experience. We are a full-service design firm providing architecture, interior design, space planning, and project management services to a diverse portfolio of corporate, residential, retail, and community-focused clients.

We believe in intelligent, well-crafted design—integrating sustainable strategies and a deep understanding of site and program to create environments that inspire creativity, support well-being, and exceed client expectations.

You'll take on a more active role in project delivery, working closely with senior leadership while contributing meaningfully to the technical and organizational success of each project. This role offers a path toward greater responsibility, leadership, and professional growth within the firm.

• Exposure to a diverse range of projects and clients
• Involvement across all phases of design and construction administration
• Internal and external continuing education opportunities
• A strong sense of community, including social, educational, and team-building events
• Industry-leading benefits package
• Hybrid work opportunities
• Summer hours

If you're looking to grow your career in a collaborative, design-focused studio where technical excellence and thoughtful execution are valued, we'd love to hear from you.