Senior Architectural Designer, Ground Up - New York Office

About the role

The Senior Architectural Designer will lead design reviews, select materials and finishes, develop technical solutions, and manage consultants' drawings and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead design reviews across all project phases to develop and advance design intent that reflects FF’s design brand
• Select materials and finishes to ensure alignment with design intent
• Develop technical solutions and construction details in close collaboration with the design team
• Produce drawing sets and 3D models in Revit in accordance with FF’s documentation and BIM standards
• Ensure compliance with applicable local building codes, ADA requirements, and other regulatory standards throughout all documentation phases
• Manage consultants’ drawings, deliverables, and schedules during DD, CD, and CA phases
• Optimize and improve the efficiency and accuracy of Revit models
• Manage CA responsibilities, including field coordination with trades and consultants, shop drawing review, and construction sketches
• Maintain and ensure QA/QC in accordance with FF’s standards
• Manage multiple tasks and schedules across concurrent projects with competing deadlines
• Identify potential issues early and find resolutions in a timely manner
• Effectively mentor junior staff in the team

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a professional degree in Architecture from an accredited institution, 6-10 years of relevant professional experience, and proficiency in Revit.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills, with the ability to present confidently in both internal and client-facing settings
• Experience across a range of project types, including high-end commercial, amenity/hospitality, and workplace interiors
• Ability to lead design concepts into buildable, real-world solutions
• Strong knowledge of architectural detailing, including experience drafting custom design elements
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills