Established in 1991, MdeAS Architects, formerly Moed de Armas & Shannon, is an award-winning architecture firm based in New York City and rooted in a belief in classically modern design. With a focus on high-rise exterior cladding projects in New York City and other major urban cities, MdeAS is an industry leader in transforming tired, underperforming buildings into state-of-the-art Class A properties. The full body of work includes commercial lobby, public space, residential, health care and education projects. Comprised of a young design staff overseen by a partner group representing over a century of combined experience, MdeAS combines the wisdom of experience with the vitality of a creative team.
Qualifications
- Professional architecture degree, B.Arch or higher.
- 1 – 3 years design and construction experience preferred.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, 3D StudioMax, Adobe Photoshop & InDesign and MS Office.
- Ability to effectively communicate with design team.
- Ability to efficiently prepare digital renderings and construction documents.
Responsibilities:
- Produce drawings for all design phases, conceptual design through construction documents.
- Produce materials for client presentations.
- Research manufacturers' materials, systems and specifications.
- Coordinate design with all consultants, including renderers, model builders and engineers.
This is a full-time position; salary will be commensurate with experience. A competitive benefits package is also offered, including health & dental insurance and 401(k).
Email resume and work samples (PDF format) to email. No phone inquiries please.
Design Search Associates serves as a strategic advisor to leading architecture and design firms seeking exceptional talent. Currently we are filling the following leadership opportunities and invite you to consider submitting your resume and qualifications.
Required skills:
- Extensive experience and ability in the use of AutoCAD, Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Extensive experience and ability in interior design and, graphic design concepts such as, but not limited to hand sketch case work, vignette scenes, hand coloring, rendering interior drawings, area take offs and shop drawings.
- Extensive proficiency and understanding of FFE Quantity Matrices.
- Extensive proficiency and understanding of imperial and metric measuring and drawing.
- The ability and experience in independently designing major areas within the hotel and or commercial interior design project arena and have skills for multi management of projects.
- Extensive proficiency and understanding in creating profiles and construction interior details, including millwork and casework.
- Must have excellent customer service skills and be comfortable in interfacing with clients, consultants, vendors and internal staff.
- The ability to coordinate, delegate, give feedback, and mentor subordinates regarding their work and professional development.
- The ability to take on a leadership role with subordinates and project team.
- The ability to understand and implement complex concepts, practices, and procedures within the interior design field.
- Extensive knowledge of translating design concepts into building assemblies.
Skills:
- Interior Space Planning.
- Imagery identification.
- Furnishing layouts.
- Freehand sketches/detailing.
- Furnishing, color & material boards.
- Product resource and research for specifications.
- Rendered plans and elevations.
- Cost Estimating.
- Coordinates project teamwork with staff and related consultants.
- Furniture, Fixtures & Accessories specifications.
- Shop Drawing review.
- Client presentation skills.
- Construction administration for interior detailing.
- Construction administration for Furniture Fixtures & Accessories.
- Purchase order review.
- Familiar with hotel design programs, operators design standards and general rules of thumb.
Only fully qualified candidates need apply. Please forward your resume and portfolio to email. Please indicate the position and location in the subject line of your email.