Technical Designer

Technical Designer / Job Captain

New York, NY

$85,000 - $105,000 + Benefits

A Technical Designer / Job Captain is required for a full-time role with an architecture and interior design practice in New York. This position is suited to an experienced interior design or architecture professional who can turn creative concepts into coordinated, buildable, code-compliant construction documents.

The Technical Designer will work across commercial interiors, workplace and tenant improvement projects, collaborating with project designers, project architects, consultants, contractors, product representatives and agencies throughout project delivery.

Technical Designer / Job Captain Benefits:

• $85,000 - $105,000 salary, based on relevant experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending plans for medical, childcare and commuter expenses
• 401k
• PTO and paid holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan eligibility after 1 year

The Technical Designer / Job Captain Role:

• Participate across all phases of interior design and architectural project delivery.
• Develop and coordinate technical documentation, including construction documents.
• Collaborate with project designers to refine design concepts into buildable solutions.
• Carry out field surveys, review existing interior spaces and support code-compliance evaluation.
• Assist with material, finish, fixture, equipment, hardware and component research and specification.
• Develop reflected ceiling plans, lighting plans and coordinated technical documentation.
• Incorporate audio/video, acoustics, power, data and other technical requirements into design packages.
• Support agency approvals, construction administration, jobsite visits and coordination with consultants, contractors and fabricators.

Technical Designer / Job Captain Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Interior Design, Architecture or a related discipline.
• 5-8 years of experience on interior design and/or architectural projects.
• Experience with workplace, commercial interiors and tenant improvement projects.
• Knowledge of all phases of interior design or architectural project delivery, including construction administration.
• Strong understanding of detailing, materials, specifications and construction documentation for commercial interiors.
• Knowledge of state and local building and fire codes relating to interior environments, including accessibility.
• Advanced Autodesk Revit, Enscape and Adobe Creative Suite skills.
• Office 365, Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.

Desirable Experience:

• Architectural licensure.
• WELL and/or LEED Accreditation.
• Sustainable design experience, ideally with hands-on LEED and/or WELL project involvement.
• Experience working in a Citrix environment.
• Experience with Mural collaboration platform.
• Hand sketching and conceptual drawing or modeling skills.

Candidates must have legal working status in the U.S. as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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