Junior Designer (Architectural or Interior Focus)
Float Studio is a small interior architecture and design studio based in NYC. They are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Interior or Architectural Designer to support project teams across all phases of design, from programming and concept through construction administration and installation.
Responsibilities
- Conduct site surveys and draft existing conditions in Revit
- Perform program and code research
- Set up and maintain files for new and active projects
- Develop floor plans, fit tests, furniture plans, and interior elevations
- Assist in design development including plans, elevations, details and custom furniture pieces
- Assist in the development and coordination of construction documents, including plans, elevations, details, and schedules
- Assist in Construction Administration including submittal logs and RFIs
- Conduct FF&E research, sourcing, and vendor coordination
- Update FF&E schedules and project trackers based on existing templates
- Develop placeholder furniture budgets based on existing templates
- Pull pricing and lead times for specified items
- Help research alternates when needed and document options clearly
- Request, track, label, organize, and return samples as needed
- Keep the process moving so decisions do not stall
- Help keep our sample library organized over time
- Assist in preparation of client-facing materials including FF&E presentations, floor plans, elevations, and concept documents
- Coordination with contractors, architects, subcontractors, and vendors
- Manage individual deliverables and workflow within larger project schedules and communicate any conflicts to the design team
- Help coordinate deliveries, including confirming delivery windows and access requirements
- Receive and check in occasional deliveries and samples at the studio
- Help document issues quickly if something arrives damaged, incorrect, or incomplete
- Support installation days as needed, including assisting the team with punch list follow up and vendor coordination after install
- Gain familiarity with and uphold the firm’s brand guidelines, resources, and standards
Skills
- Based in New York City and available to work in office at least 3 days per week
- Legal authorization to work in the US
- 1-4 years in a design studio, architecture studio, or similar environment
- Professional degree in Architecture (BArch or M.Arch) or Interior Design (BFA, MA, or equivalent)
- Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Revit, Autocad, Miro, Bluebeam, 3D Modeling
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of standard office software (i.e. Google Suite)
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