The Role
We are seeking a Junior Architectural Designer with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience to join our studio. This role is suited to a motivated designer who is comfortable working in 3D and eager to grow within a small, focused, and design-driven environment.
The ideal candidate is excited about high-end residential design as well as boutique commercial, retail, and hospitality projects, and approaches each project with care, curiosity, and attention to detail. The role involves close collaboration with senior designers and exposure to projects from early concept through documentation and construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and presentation of architectural and interior design concepts
- Support early project phases through sketches, 3D modeling, and precedent research
- Build and maintain Rhino 3D models and assist in producing Enscape renderings that clearly communicate design intent
- Produce clear graphic representations of design intent in both 2D and 3D
- Assist in the preparation of architectural documentation across Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documentation phases
- Support the design and detailing of custom furniture and millwork
- Research architectural products, fixtures, and furnishings
- Assist with coordination of consultants and review of project documentation
-Maintain organized files and contribute to studio workflows and standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited university
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in architecture or interior design
- Demonstrated interest in high-end residential and boutique commercial, retail, and hospitality work
- Strong design sensibility with an interest in contemporary architecture and interiors
- Proficiency in Rhino is required; experience with Enscape for visualization is strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Curious, dependable, and motivated to grow within a focused studio environment
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
ELMO STUDIOS is a boutique architecture and interior design practice based in New York City. The studio takes a fully integrated approach, treating architecture and interiors as inseparable parts of a single design vision.
Rooted in a philosophy of refined minimalism, the work is defined by clarity, precision, and material integrity. At its core, the studio is driven by curiosity and a commitment to innovation—continually rethinking how space is inhabited and experienced. Projects are carried through all phases, from concept to construction, with a focus on thoughtful design and long-term impact.
