KW Studio Partners is searching on behalf of a design-led architectural studio in New York City. Seeking a mid-level Architect or Architectural Designer with 3–5 years of residential architecture experience who brings both a strong creative eye and technical rigor.

Qualifications
- B.Arch or M.Arch from a NAAB-accredited program.
- 3–5 years of experience at a residential architecture studio.
- State licensure preferred; candidates actively completing AXP hours and the ARE are encouraged to apply.

Technical Skills
- Command of AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, and SketchUp; BIM experience a plus.
- Working knowledge of building codes, zoning, permitting, and entitlement processes.
- Fluency in construction documentation standards and specification writing.
- Demonstrated strength in construction administration.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Core Competencies
- Proven ability to manage timelines, budgets, and multiple consultants at once.
- Precise, unambiguous documentation, with an understanding that unclear drawings cause costly field errors.
- Polished presentation skills and confident, friendly client communication, both written and verbal.
- Ability to translate a Principal's vision into cohesive, buildable design.
- Strong organization across multiple projects at different stages.
- Willingness to mentor junior team members.

Design and documentation
- Drive schematic design, elevations, and hard finish schedules and diagrams that carry design intent accurately into the field.
- Produce and oversee construction drawing sets, millwork drawings, and specifications.
- Collaborate with the interior design team to integrate finishes, furnishings, and fixtures into the architecture.

Approvals and coordination
- Navigate entitlements, permitting, and code and zoning compliance for each project.
- Coordinate structural, MEP, lighting, landscape, and other consultants so design intent stays aligned across disciplines.
- Work with contractors, fabricators, artisans, and vendors to ensure accurate implementation.

Construction administration
- Review shop drawings, submittals, and samples for conformance with design intent.
- Conduct site visits and lead construction administration, resolving issues in real time.

Project and team leadership
- Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, keeping projects on budget and on schedule.
- Present design and technical solutions to clients with clarity and manage revisions promptly.
- Report directly to the Principal Architect; delegate to and develop junior designers.

KW Studio Partners is a boutique agency. We provide operational support, business development and recruiting services to interior design studios.