Architectural Designer - Retail

Arcadis•New York, NY

2h•$76,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an Architectural Designer to join its Retail Practice Group in New York. The role calls for a flexible, team-oriented designer with strong time-management skills and experience across design phases, from early concepts through construction documents. The designer contributes to project and design solutions, seeks guidance when appropriate, works independently when suitable, and exercises discretion and judgment. The role offers growing exposure to market sectors, with an expectation of focusing on a specific market or specialization. The Architectural Designer advances projects through design, coordination, documentation, client communication, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Work may include developing design solutions or working from others’ designs; producing CAD models, drawings, sketches, presentations, reports, and construction documents; conducting research and data collection; coordinating consultants; reviewing codes; and performing calculations and basic analysis. The designer may manage smaller projects or task assignments with limited assistance, provide technical guidance to junior staff, participate in client meetings, and help develop client relationships and business opportunities. The role also supports project quality, profitability, collaboration, learning, innovation, and sharing industry trends and best practices. Arcadis describes itself as a global design, engineering, and consultancy company focused on sustainable solutions for natural and built assets. The position’s salary range is $76,000–$95,000, with actual compensation varying according to factors including experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent certification.
Four or more years of related experience in the preferred sector.
Strong graphic and presentation skills.
Experience working on a range of project types and scales.
Proficiency with discipline-related computer applications, visualization, and communication tools, including Revit, AutoCAD, 3D tools, and Creative Suite.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Effective collaborative problem-solving and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with employees, other disciplines, and clients.
Ability to work under general supervision and guidance on major project assignments.

Nice To Haves

Actively working toward a relevant Green Building certification.
Actively working toward professional registration, certification, or equivalency.
Ability to hand sketch.
Knowledge of additional software such as Grasshopper, Rhino, Bluebeam Revu, or 3D VR tools.
Ability to supervise or coordinate the work of others at or below the same level on specific project assignments.

Responsibilities

Advance projects and apply knowledge of the fundamentals of the profession through all project phases.
Serve as a project liaison and communicate with clients, consultants, and team members.
Coordinate work across disciplines, projects, and project phases to support project quality.
Generate design solutions and work from designs developed by others.
Create CAD models and drawings, develop sketches, conduct research and data collection, and prepare presentations, reports, and design and construction documents.
Work with staff at all levels, maintain effective team communication, and provide technical guidance to junior staff when needed.
Analyze, evaluate, and manage smaller projects and other staff members’ tasks with limited assistance.
Coordinate with project consultants, perform code review and analysis, and complete calculations and basic analytical tasks.
Attend client meetings as needed, identify action points from client feedback, and develop and maintain positive client relationships.
Use project resources effectively and share knowledge with others.
Contribute to a collaborative environment and open communication, sharing information and best practices.
Recognize project financial considerations and basic accounting principles, and maintain the established billable work ratio.
Assist in pursuing new job opportunities, developing client relationships, and identifying additional work from existing clients.
Raise studio awareness of industry trends and benchmark projects.