Junior Architect - Retail
About The Position
Arcadis is seeking a Junior Architect to join its Retail team in New York. The role supports project teams by applying developing professional skills across varied assignments, from basic and repetitive tasks to work that contributes to design solutions. The Junior Architect works under close supervision, follows established practices and detailed instructions, and refers issues to senior staff for guidance. With experience, the role develops greater understanding of project requirements and contributes to work across required project phases. The position may involve CAD modeling and drafting, sketch development, research and data collection, preparation of presentations and reports, and production of design and construction documents. The Junior Architect updates presentations, models, and drawings; may contribute to multiple projects; and interacts with clients and consultants from concept through construction. The role also participates in design reviews and charrettes, supports a collaborative studio culture, and develops familiarity with project budgets, fees, and accounting principles. Work is reviewed regularly and requires final approval.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent certification.
- At least 1 year of related experience.
- Proficiency with relevant discipline-specific computer applications, visualization, and communication tools, such as Revit, AutoCAD, 3D tools, and Creative Suite or equivalent.
- Ability to work under close supervision, follow specific and detailed instructions, and refer issues to higher levels for guidance.
- Ability to review and quality-control own work.
Nice To Haves
- Actively working toward relevant Green Building certification.
- Experience with a range of relevant project types.
- Knowledge of Grasshopper, Rhino, or 3D VR tools.
- Ability to work independently when appropriate and contribute to design solutions.
Responsibilities
- Support project teams using a range of developing professional skills.
- Develop an understanding of project requirements across all required phases.
- Create CAD models and drawings, develop sketches, conduct research and data collection, and prepare presentations, reports, and design and construction documents.
- Revise and update presentations, CAD models, and drawings as requested.
- Contribute to multiple projects, explore design approaches, meet deadlines, and use resources effectively.
- Interact with clients and consultants and participate in project development from concept through construction.
- Present ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Participate in collaborative communication, share information and best practices, and contribute to studio culture.
- Develop familiarity with accounting principles, project budgets and fees, and the financial implications of overhead and chargeable time.
- Review and quality-control own work.
- Work with senior staff to develop initial ideas into working concepts.
- Participate in design reviews and charrettes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 401(k).
- Short-term disability and long-term disability.
- AD&D and life insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Reward and recognition program.
- Optional wellbeing benefits.
- Adoption assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Nine paid holidays.
- 15 days of PTO accrued per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
