Architectural Designer

Job Description

Ecotone seeks a creative, committed architectural designer passionate about urban wellness design, technical precision, and the design/build process. In addition, we hope to identify an individual who thrives in a dynamic environment with a small team. The nature of our team and operation as a design-build, with in-house fabrication and craftsmen, requires working in person from our Brooklyn design studio!

• Responsibilities
• Success in this position depends primarily on a passion for designing and a drive to grow within this role and industry.
• This critical role player should be at home in the uninhibited exploration of conceptual design processes.
• Our studio is design and build, so this role requires a technical understanding of custom millwork and metalwork and a willingness to work alongside and learn from fabricators to incorporate their knowledge of the process into shop drawings.
• Adept at implementing the latest tools, software, and networking resources to stay lean and competitive.
• Strong communication skills, excellent follow-through, and a detail-oriented inclination are essential prerequisites.
• You will be responsible for design/documentation production and project management duties. Including but not limited to:
• Project document organization.
• Conceptual packages and renderings.
• Modeling, detailing, and construction documents.
• Organizing presentations to clients, consultants, freelancers, and vendors.
• Specifications, rough estimating, and ordering.
• Coordination with in-house fabricators, clients, GC, MEP, etc.
• Coordination on project scope, details, and approvals with clients and external partners, including millworkers, lighting vendors, and consultants.
  
  

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Master's or Bachelor of Architecture degree program or related combination.
• 2-3 Years minimum previous experience in an architectural or interior design firm. 3-5 Years preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit is required, please do not apply with CAD-only work experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, Enscape, and Bluebeam Revu, Fusion 360 preferred.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Construction Cloud preferred.
• Experience with custom details, material specification, and fabrication required.
• Ability to prioritize workload and delegate supporting tasks.
• Ability to learn new technology and adjust to new work patterns.
• You are collaborative and enjoy working as an integral part of a small team.
• Licensure is not required but is considered a strength.
• Additional Details
• This is a full-time position.
• This position will be based out of our Brooklyn studio office.
• Salary Range commensurate with experience.
  
  

Company Description

Based in Brooklyn, Ecotone's full-service design and construction studio creates revitalizing wellness spaces, including spas, indoor gardens, and public works. As a design/build operation, Ecotone has developed expertise in several practice areas, including in-house technical & architectural design, precision fabrication, commercial construction management, and specialty trade contracting. Detail, quality, professionalism, and craftsmanship are the cornerstones of our foundation as a firm. Our team recognizes that passionate and talented people are critical to our business's success and design approach. Therefore, we seek to foster and develop long-term working relationships within our organization and network.

Based in Brooklyn, Ecotone's full-service design and construction studio creates revitalizing wellness spaces, including spas, indoor gardens, and public works. As a design/build operation, Ecotone has developed expertise in several practice areas, including in-house technical & architectural design, precision fabrication, commercial construction management, and specialty trade contracting. Detail, quality, professionalism, and craftsmanship are the cornerstones of our foundation as a firm. Our team recognizes that passionate and talented people are critical to our business's success and design approach. Therefore, we seek to foster and develop long-term working relationships within our organization and network.