Intermediate Project Architect/Project Manager (Interiors) – Sydness Architects

Sydness Architects is a boutique, mid-town Manhattan, award-winning architecture studio with a wide variety of projects. We are currently seeking an intermediate level individual with interior architecture or interior design experience.

This role will be an active and integral part of our office, offering the ideal candidate opportunities to experience all phases of the design and construction process with ample growth potential. They will be able to take ownership of the projects they are working on while still being guided by senior members of staff.

This is a full time, in office, position.  Candidates not located within a commutable distance to NYC at present need not apply as we hope to fill this position immediately. 

Required Experience:

• BArch or Master’s in Architecture or BA/MFA in Interior Design from an accredited institution.
• 4-8 years in a NYC firm with experience in retail/ corporate interiors.
• Fluency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite is required. Revit knowledge is a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, construction materials, and typical details.
• Working knowledge of NYC building codes is required, experience with zoning is also a plus.
• Experience in selecting and sourcing architectural finishes, fabrics, lighting.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, are required.
• Candidates already on the path to licensure (NCIDQ or RA) preferred.

Candidates should also:

• Be comfortable multi-tasking on several projects at one time.
• Have the ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Be highly organized, self-motivated, with an upbeat attitude.
• Be able to understand priorities and know when to seek direction.
• Be comfortable asking questions and interested in learning.

Expected Tasks:

• Assist in the creation of schematic, construction, and permitting drawings including schematic layouts and construction details.
• Assist in the creation of landmarks packages and department of buildings filing sets.
• Participate in all aspects of construction administration; including site visits, RFI responses, submittal reviews, and creation and issuance of meeting minutes.
• Work with project manager to review and coordinate all engineer, contractor, consultant drawings.
• Research and source furniture, lighting, fabrics, and other interior finishes.
• Assist in the ordering of samples and the maintenance of finish/material libraries.

Sydness Architects has a comprehensive benefits package including:

• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Partially covered medical insurance
• Simple IRA retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Pretax Commuter benefits.
• Financial assistance with professional exams and certifications.
• Reasonable working hours.

This is an immediate in-office position, so we ask that applicants already live in the New York metropolitan area. You must possess all legal permits and visas required to work in the U.S. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.