Junior​/Intermediate Designer

Robert Young Architects is a design-forward residential practice based in West Chelsea, known for architecturally ambitious, meticulously crafted work: ground-up houses, apartments, and interiors for clients who care deeply about what gets built. Our projects are primarily in the tri-state area, with a growing national presence. We're a small, serious office where the work gets noticed and the people who do it are known by name.

We’re looking for a Junior or Intermediate Designer who can contribute to all aspects of projects from concept through construction administration and owner move-in. It is expected that as designers gain more experience, they will increase their responsibility, ownership and autonomy over time.

What we’re looking for:

• You are passionate about design excellence.

• You understand client service and the power of design to enhance lives.

• You enjoy iterating through as many “bad” ideas as it takes to get to the one that feels inevitable.

• You have a genuine interest in construction and how things actually get built.

• You solve problems with inventiveness and simplicity.

• You engage with team members and are not afraid to bring your unique perspective to the office.

• You communicate clearly and know when to ask questions.

Qualifications:

• Professional degree in Architecture from a US-accredited school.

• Junior Designers: 2-3 years of post-graduate professional experience;
  Intermediate Designers: 4-6+ years of post-graduate experience.

• Recent involvement in small to medium-sized firms, ideally specializing in private residential projects.

• Proficiency with Revit (preferred) & AutoCAD, Rhino or Sketch Up, Enscape, Adobe Suite and Google Workspace. Asana, Smartsheets or Monograph are a plus.

• Must reside in the NYC metro area with valid US work authorization and fluency in English.

• Compensation commensurate with experience (Junior Designers should expect a salary on the lower end of the noted salary band, while Intermediate Designers would fall on the higher end of the band).

What we offer: Work that matters, on projects that get built and get noticed. An environment where designers are actively supported and encouraged to expand their skillset and become well-rounded architects. Direct access to all aspects of a successful practice, including to the Founder and to senior staff, real responsibility early on, and the satisfaction of actually seeing your details get built.

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, plus a full benefits package.