Job Opportunities

The Role:

Kahn Architecture is a mid-sized, interiors-focused architecture firm and in search of a Project Designer with 3-8 years’ experience in commercial office design and/or retail design.

The Project Designer candidate will work directly with the design team on the firm’s corporate accounts. Successful candidates must have strong skills in space planning and design development including the ability to create diversified design concepts and coordinating with the design team on furniture, finishes, and materials selection for a variety of client types.

This role functions as a member of the team and is responsible for be engaged in all design aspects of projects – programming, planning, and coordination with architectural team – to deliver the highest quality of work meeting our client’s expectations. It is important that candidates maintain excellent client and vendor relationships, have clear communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple design projects efficiently.

Our firm is seeking someone who:

• Participates in programming and pre-planning design analysis.

• Possesses a strong knowledge of the design process, including FF&E, furniture systems, and specifications.

• Is capable and has a creative approach to the use of colors and materials with outstanding graphic presentation skills.

• Understands budgets, schedules, and fees for a project.

• Has the proven ability to self-manage under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Has computer graphic design and 3D rendering skills (i.e., Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp; 3ds Max, etc.)

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of design experience with at least 1 year in corporate interiors and/or retail design for NYC-based projects

• Project experience in all phases of design

• A professional degree in architecture or interior design

• Fluent in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite (Other design-related programs are a plus)

• Highly organized with an attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• New York/Tri-State area resident preferred

• Be a U.S. citizen, or already possess a work visa for working in the U.S.

How to apply:

Please submit your resume and portfolio to Careers@KahnArchitecture.com including a cover letter with salary requirements. No phone calls please.