Architect

Responsibilities

• Develop schematic design and design development drawings for custom residential projects.
• Produce comprehensive and detailed construction documentation, including full construction drawing sets, elevations, and technical detailing, with a strong focus on this work in the early stages of the role.
• Cook up effectively with consultants, including engineers, vendors, and other project stakeholders, to ensure accurate and integrated project information.
• Support construction administration activities, including site coordination, responding to RFIs, and engaging with vendors over time.
• Contribute to multiple custom residential projects simultaneously, managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Apply knowledge of wall assemblies, building systems, and constructability to create technically sound architectural details.
• Collaborate closely with a lead architect and junior/intern team members in an open, small-office setting.
• Maintain a consistent physical presence in the Hudson office on designated onsite days to support project execution and team collaboration.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of professional architectural experience, preferably with a focus on residential projects.
• A professional degree in Architecture.
• High proficiency in AutoCAD, with the ability to independently produce full construction document sets for custom residential homes.
• Strong experience creating construction documents, including elevations and detailed technical drawings.
• Solid understanding of residential architecture, particularly high-end, custom homes and wood-frame construction.
• Technical detailing expertise, including knowledge of wall assemblies, building systems, and constructability.
• Exposure to the full project lifecycle from schematic design (SD) through design development (DD), construction documents (CD), and construction administration (CA).
• Experience with construction administration, including site coordination and handling RFIs and vendor interactions.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with consultants, engineers, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
• Proficiency with SketchUp for conceptual modeling and support early design stages for residential projects.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities applied to design and technical challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear and professional communication skills, with the capacity to grow into client-facing responsibilities.
• Comfort working in a small, collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Living within commuting distance of Hudson, NY.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with high-end residential projects, including custom homes of 3,000+ square feet.
• Familiarity with passive house and sustainable design principles.
• Knowledge of wood-frame residential construction practices.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite for presentation and design-related tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for documentation, communication, and project coordination.
• Interest in growing into a client-facing role within a small office environment.
• Ability to thrive in a design-focused, collaborative culture with diverse project types.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70,000.00 - $90,000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Hudson, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2026.