Andrew Franz Architect, PLLC, is a small, award-winning boutique architectural and interior design studio based in New York City. The studio is currently seeking a full time Executive/Personal Assistant to the Principal with a minimum of 3-5 years’ professional experience in a casual but focused work environment. In addition to assisting the principal, the position includes general office management responsibilities.
The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detailed-oriented, and proactive individual who can effectively balance many plates to support the Principal. It is ESSENTIAL that the candidate is a self-starter who can take ownership of the position and thrive with minimal supervision. The candidate must be a strong communicator and able to effectively communicate with both Principal and studio team. An interest in design and sense of humor to round out our office is a plus.
-Manage the Principal’s schedule, appointments, and meetings and provide him with daily executive summary and updates
-Manage travel arrangements
-Manage the Principal’s clerical duties including ordering samples, printing, scanning, copying, mailing, research projects etc.
-Manage misc. personal administrative tasks and personal family schedule and obligations
-Manage and ensure smooth day-to-day office operations, including monitoring and ordering supplies, scheduling shipments and deliveries, and assisting with answering phones
-Manage office calendar
-Coordinate with IT consultant the management of computers, software, and printers/plotters
-Create P.O.s and assist the office Comptroller with client billing and timesheets, etc.
-Assist Architects and Interior designers with carrying out misc. tasks including ordering and purchasing architectural/ interior items Industry
This is a full-time position with competitive compensation commensurate with a candidate’s experience and qualifications. AFA offers a wide range of employee benefits including health insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, and paid vacation and personal days.
Applicants must possess a valid working visa for 2 years, minimum.
If you think you are a good fit for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to studio@andrewfranz.com. Please put ‘Executive/Personal Assistant to the Principal’ as the subject.
Established in 2003, Andrew Franz Architect PLLC is a New York City-based architecture and interior design studio renowned for its cohesive integration of architecture and interiors with the primary goal of creating designs that positively impact people, communities, and the environment. The firm’s portfolio spans a spectrum of projects—from bespoke private residences to dynamic hospitality venues, cutting-edge workplaces, and purposeful facilities for cultural and nonprofit organizations. The AFA professional team features architects, LEED-accredited professionals, and interior designers, each dedicated to crafting thoughtfully detailed, highly functional spaces that blend a rich aesthetic with a modern sensibility. Embracing a client-centric design philosophy, the firm embarks on a rigorous design process prioritizing collaboration and engagement, craftsmanship, and inventiveness. The outcomes are timeless, fresh, modern, and urbane. Notable transformative projects include the Fire Island House, East End House, Hill Office, and Tribeca Loft designs.
