Senior Designer
About The Position
S9 Architecture is seeking a Senior Designer to play a central role in shaping and advancing architectural ideas across a diverse range of project types and scales. This position is ideal for a design-driven architect with strong judgment, conceptual rigor, and a deep interest in architecture as a contextual, collaborative, and iterative practice. Senior Designers at S9 work closely with Design Principals, technical leaders, and project teams in an open, dialogue-driven studio environment. The role involves generating and refining ideas from early concept through execution, while helping guide junior designers through shared authorship, critique, and mentorship. This is a long-term opportunity for a designer who wants to grow design leadership within a thoughtful, design-intensive studio culture.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in design-forward architecture studios; NYC experience preferred.
- Experience in design-oriented offices with a strong culture of critique, collaboration, and craft.
- Demonstrated ability to develop strong architectural concepts and carry them through multiple project phases.
- Strong understanding of urban context, zoning, massing, spatial sequencing, and architectural systems.
- Clear verbal, graphic, and visual communication skills.
- Comfort working within regulatory, structural, and programmatic constraints as part of a collaborative process.
- Interest in mentorship, collaboration, and long-term growth within a studio environment.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Lead design exploration across multiple scales and project types, including massing, urban response, spatial organization, design narrative, and architectural detail.
- Guide multiple projects alongside junior designers, in close collaboration with Design Principals and technical teams.
- Participate in and lead client design presentations and consultant coordination meetings.
- Ensure design intent is thoughtfully carried through design development and documentation.
- Mentor and support junior designers through critique, guidance, and example.
- Actively participate in studio pin-ups, reviews, and ongoing design dialogue.
- Contribute to a studio culture that values design excellence, clear communication, and realistic project planning.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Licensure support and continuing education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
