About Handel Architects
Handel Architects is an internationally recognized architecture and interior design firm dedicated to design excellence, with offices in New York City, San Francisco, Boston, and Hong Kong. Our New York office focuses on innovative mixed-use projects that enhance the urban fabric and support sustainable living. We embrace open design dialogue and participation among all our team members to create a respectful and collaborative work environment and strive to provide each individual with meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
About the Role
Our New York office is looking for a Designer with strong conceptual skills and design thinking, technical proficiency in various software, and keen attention to detail. This is an exciting opportunity an early career professional who is highly ambitious, inquisitive, eager to learn and take initiative to work on projects from inception through completion. As a Designer, you will work in collaborative teams of various sizes. In addition to conceptual design projects, you will be exposed to construction techniques, building materials, document preparation, and building codes. We are committed to providing ongoing mentorship, hands-on project experience, and structured opportunities for professional development and our ideal candidate is interested in growing with and contributing to the firm over time.
Qualifications
- Bachelor and/or master’s degree in architecture
- 1+ years’ professional experience, preferably in multi-family residential and commercial
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively within project team
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to take initiative and ownership of any task
- Strong critical thinking skills and ability to self-correct
- Excellent verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong graphic presentation experience creating presentation materials (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Adept at making models including digital fabrication (3D printing and laser cutting)
- Demonstrated experience utilizing Revit (Revit Family Editor is a plus!)
- Experience with 3-D modeling, rendering and computational design tools (Rhino and Grasshopper)
- Adept at visualization strategies and visual story-telling (Enscape, Vray and D5)
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Competitive PTO
- 10 paid holidays
- 401(K) with Employer Contribution
- Professional Development Opportunities
Our New York office currently operates on a hybrid schedule determined by the team. Wednesday is a core “all-hands” day, individuals are required to be in the office at least 2 additional days per week, with the option to work from home 2 days per week. This position requires that for the first 6 months the candidate is in the office 5 days per week. After 6 months, the hybrid schedule would apply. In general, employees are highly encouraged to work from the office as much as possible to increased exposure, formal guidance and informal mentorship.
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