Junior Architecture Designer - Corporate Interiors Practice - New York, NY
Location: Hybrid in New York, NY, United States
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: $85,000 per year
Posted: 3 months ago
Why This Role Matters
MissionHires is recruiting a Junior Architecture Designer (Junior Design Professional) for a leading, award‑winning design firm’s Corporate/Commercial Interiors practice in New York City. In this hybrid, full-time role, you will support client-facing design efforts from programming and test-fits through design development and construction, producing 3D concepts, renderings, FF&E specifications, and coordinating across clients, consultants, and project teams. Salary: $70K–$85K with comprehensive benefits.
How You'll Contribute
- Interface with clients throughout the design phase
- Assist the design director in overseeing the design team
- Develop preliminary programs of requirements
- Create test-fits, schematic planning, program analysis, and basic code analysis
- Prepare design scope, budget documentation, and budget analysis
- Develop 3D design concepts, including lighting and FF&E
- Coordinate design requirements with clients, consultants, and the project team
- Select, present, and specify furniture, finishes, and accessories
- Prepare furniture bid documents and analyze vendor responses
- Review furniture dealer specifications and assist with furniture punch-lists
- Coordinate design development package for construction documents
- Assist in reviewing engineering documents for compliance with design intent
- Review shop drawings and submittals for design intent
- Conduct project site visits during construction as needed
What Makes You a Great Fit
- 2–4 years of continuous Corporate/Commercial interiors design experience
- Expert proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Ability to create photorealistic renderings using Enscape and AI-driven software
- Experience specifying systems and ancillary furniture
- Understanding of schematic design, design development, and contract documents
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Detail-oriented mindset with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Based in or able to work in New York City; hybrid full-time availability
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary range for the Junior Architecture Designer role in NYC?
The projected annual salary range is $70,000 to $85,000 with comprehensive benefits.
Is this position remote or hybrid?
It’s a full-time, hybrid role based in New York City.
What software do I need to be proficient in for this job?
Expert proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite is required; Enscape and AI-driven rendering tools are also needed.
How many years of experience are required?
You need 2–4 years of continuous Corporate/Commercial interiors design experience.
What kind of projects will I work on day-to-day?
You’ll support corporate/commercial interiors projects from programming and test-fits through design development and construction, including 3D concepts, renderings, and FF&E.
Will I interact with clients?
Yes, you’ll interface with clients throughout the design phase and coordinate with consultants and the project team.
Do you offer relocation assistance?
No, relocation is unpaid; no assistance is provided.
Are site visits part of the role?
Yes, you will visit project sites during construction as needed.