Intermediate Architectural or Landscape Designer

Office for the Next Environment is a multidisciplinary design and planning practice specializing in civic architecture and public infrastructure projects. We work in close collaboration with clients and partners to plan, design, and build public environments that are resilient and inspiring.

As our New York-based office continues to grow, we are currently seeking junior to intermediate level architectural designers, urban designers, and landscape designers with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience. Candidates must be self‑motivated, nimble, and excited about design at all scales. We are also looking for people that are passionate about climate action, sustainability, and the process of city‑making.

The open position(s) are to join the multidisciplinary team that is currently working on urban master plans, infrastructure, and coastal resilience projects in New York City and New England. Potential projects the candidate might support include: EDC's Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT) redevelopment, the Bellevue Hospital Pump Station, and East Midtown Coastal Resiliency flood protection design. Depending on skills and experience, the candidate may also participate in Construction Support Services for the East Side Coastal Resiliency and Brooklyn Bridge Coastal Resiliency projects where OFTN continues to serve as Architect as Record.

We believe the best way to prepare for the future is to design it. In a world of rapid change, the spaces we share matter more than ever. We understand that the best civic spaces require the right mix of technical expertise, rigor, and imagination. Today our agile, multidisciplinary team works across all project phases —from early visioning to implementation— to create future‑facing solutions that improve our cities for generations to come.

• Is passionate about design and the public realm.
• Has experience/interest in designing public infrastructure and/or civic buildings.
• Has experience/interest in resilient and low‑carbon design solutions
• Has experience/interest in construction administration
• Is a team player and strong communicator looking for a collaborative design studio environment.
• Is interested in the technical complexity of building infrastructure in a dense urban environment.
• Has strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.

• Accredited degree in architecture, landscape architecture, or related field.
• 3 years of professional experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills.
• Fluency in Autocad, Rhino, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.

The expected salary range for this position is between $70,000 to $90,000 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 w/ matching; commuter benefits; paid holidays including one week of office closure in December and flexible PTO.