Architectural Designer

Intermediate Architectural Designer

We are seeking a talented Intermediate Architectural Designer with 4–7 years of experience to join our dynamic New York City team. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, including commercial office interiors, mixed-use developments, and landlord/building architecture. As an Intermediate Designer, you will collaborate closely with Designers and Project Managers to bring concepts to life—transforming client visions into innovative, functional spaces. You'll play a key role in design development, space planning, and ensuring design integrity throughout all project phases.

What You'll Do:

• Develop creative design concepts aligned with client goals and workplace strategies.
• Prepare engaging presentations, mood boards, and visualization materials for client meetings.
• Create efficient layouts and test fits that optimize space utilization.
• Research and specify furniture, finishes, and equipment that reflect design intent and budget.
• Advance concepts into detailed plans, elevations, and material palettes.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure constructability and code compliance.
• Develop millwork details and integrate them into construction documents.
• Participate in client meetings, present design solutions, and incorporate feedback.
• Coordinate with consultants, vendors, and internal teams to maintain design integrity.
• Review shop drawings and assist during construction to uphold design intent.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture.
• 4–7 years of experience in an architectural design firm.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with rendering tools such as Enscape or Lumion.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Preferred Qualifications: LEED Accreditation. Architectural license or actively pursuing licensure.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in-office per week.
• Two vibrant offices: NYC (40+ employees) and Long Island (30+ employees).
• Perks include Friday beverage cart at 4 PM and nitro cold brew on tap.
• Join a global architecture, interior design, and master planning firm with 50+ years of experience, shaping innovative spaces that redefine how people live, work, and connect.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $80,000.00 - $95,000.00/yr. The company provides hybrid flexibility, medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, flexible PTO, a flexible work schedule, bonus, and is competitive with industry averages.

Workplace Type:

This is a hybrid position in New York, NY.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 2025.

About Actalent:

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.