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Residential Architect

Elaine Santos Design k

New York, NY

May 24
Job Description

Elaine Santos Design is seeking a full-time architect with 2-4 years of experience to join our Lower Manhattan studio. We are looking for an enthusiastic, organized, and technical individual with a passion for design.

Position Requirements:

Experience: 2-4 years in architecture, focusing on construction drawings, shop drawing review, millwork packages, lighting schedules, and site visits.

Design Phases: Proficiency in Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Drawings, Construction Administration, Vendor Coordination, Plumbing selection, Material Selection, and Lighting

Selection. Skills: Strong in hand and computer drawing, highly productive in CAD, with preferred experience in residential work.

Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects of varying sizes simultaneously.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, with experience in client, vendor, and contractor interactions.

Technical Skills: Proficient in creating construction drawing/document sets, resolving technical and code issues, and reviewing contractor RFPs. Must be skilled in CAD and comfortable with Word, Excel, In-Design, and Photoshop.

Knowledge: Familiarity with NYC design sources and building codes, and the ability to source and coordinate finishes, plumbing fixtures, furniture, decorative lighting, textiles, and window treatments.

Prerequisites: 1. Legal Eligibility to work in the United States. 2. Proficient in producing construction documents (CDs). 3. Experience in project management and consultant coordination. 4. Client and vendor relations experience. 5. Knowledge of NYC design sources and building codes. 6. Professional degree in Architecture/ bachelor's degree in architecture is required 7. US experience required. NYC experience a plus.

Salary Range: Commensurate with skill

Job Type: Full-time in office

Application Details

Please include resume and portfolio.

Elaine Santos Design

OUR STUDIO -
NEW YORK CITY-BASED INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM SPECIALIZING IN RESIDENTIAL
PROJECTS. ELAINE SANTOS DESIGN CREATES INTERIORS KNOWN FOR THEIR
WARMTH, EXPRESSIVENESS, AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL. SHARING A REVERENCE
FOR THE INHERENT BEAUTY OF NATURAL MATERIALS AND UNIQUE TEXTILES, THE
FIRM THOUGHTFULLY INCORPORATES ELEMENTS OF EACH INTO EVERY PROJECT.
AS A RESULT, THE ESD AESTHETIC EMBRACES BOTH ART AND DESIGN, WHERE
EACH PERSONALIZED SPACE IS ELEVATED WITH DYNAMIC MIXES OF VINTAGE AND
CONTEMPORARY PIECES AND SITE-SPECIFIC ARTISANAL WORKS.