Senior Designer

KPF, a global architecture practice headquartered in New York City, is seeking a Senior Designer in New York City. This role partners closely with Design Directors and Project Managers to advance conceptual and schematic design, develop high-quality 2D and 3D presentations for internal and client audiences, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure design excellence throughout all project phases.

Primary Responsibilities:

Design & Planning

• Contribute to master planning, site planning, and building design through high-quality digital and physical design exercises.
• Develop conceptual and schematic design proposals, project layouts, and 3D models using Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, and other design tools.
• Prepare compelling presentation materials, including diagrams, renderings, models, and design narratives for client and internal review.

Technical & Project Support

• Support project coordination activities, including design calculations, compliance research, zoning and code analysis, and specification review.
• Assist in the preparation of construction documents, architectural detailing, and technical drawings.
• Participate in construction administration by reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, evaluating material submittals and mockups, and conducting periodic site visits.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide design direction and mentorship to junior and intermediate team members.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to a positive, high-performance project environment.
• Present design concepts and project updates clearly and confidently to internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• 10+ years of relevant architectural design experience
• Strong conceptual design skills supported by excellent visual, verbal, and written communication abilities.
• Ability to develop, communicate and present design concepts to project teams.
• Strong communication and excellent graphic presentation skills
• Ability to speak and make presentations in front of large project team groups.
• Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, AutoCad, Adobe Creative Suite is required. Grasshopper experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with site planning, zoning analysis, and relevant code compliance.
• Construction Administration experience a plus
• LEED accreditation and architectural license preferred.

Work Environment:

This position requires you to be in person in our New York office 5 days per week.

Work Environment:

This position requires you to be in person in our New York office 5 days per week.

Pay Range:

Why KPF?

KPF’s mission is to elevate cities through impactful design, collaborating closely with the world’s most forward-thinking clients to create high performing, carefully crafted buildings that are unique to their physical, social, and environmental contexts.

• Career Growth: Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.

• Company Culture: Collaborative, high-performance environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

• Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with company matching contributions, paid time off, Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) support and other perks.

To Apply:

Applications submitted without a resume and portfolio via the KPF Career Site will not be considered.

KPF is an equal opportunity employer.