Architectural Designer

Job Title: Architectural Designer (Junior to Intermediate) Job Description This role offers a junior to intermediate Architectural Designer the opportunity to support a growing portfolio of ground-up multifamily residential projects across Westchester and Fairfield County. You will work closely with a small, in-office team to develop and produce comprehensive drawing sets, primarily in Revit, with involvement from early design through construction documentation. The position is heavily focused on technical production and execution, providing direct exposure to multifamily projects, close collaboration with firm leadership, and high visibility within a lean, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Develop and produce detailed architectural drawing sets primarily in Revit for ground-up multifamily residential projects. Independently create and manage production drawings within a Revit environment, ensuring accuracy and consistency across project documentation. Support the preparation and coordination of construction document (CD) sets, including responding to redlines and refining technical details. Assist with the development of permit sets and related documentation required for approvals and regulatory submissions. Contribute to projects from schematic design (SD) through construction documentation (CD), helping to maintain continuity and quality throughout the project lifecycle. Incorporate multifamily residential design considerations such as unit layouts, code constraints, and typical coordination requirements into project deliverables. Collaborate closely with consultants and project team members to ensure coordinated, integrated drawing sets. Work on affordable housing and other multifamily project types, supporting zoning and code-related documentation as needed. Balance multiple active projects in a fast-paced, production-driven environment while meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of technical execution. Take direction from leadership and team members, translating feedback into clear, well-executed drawings and documents. Communicate effectively within a small team setting, contributing to a collaborative, responsive, and reliable work culture. Maintain organized project files and documentation to support a stable, consistent project pipeline. Essential Skills 1-7 years of professional architectural experience. Strong working proficiency in Revit, including the ability to independently produce complete drawing sets in a Revit environment. Experience supporting or producing construction document (CD) sets, including comfort working with redlines and technical detailing. Exposure to multifamily residential projects, including unit layouts, code constraints, and typical coordination requirements. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a technical, production-heavy role rather than a purely conceptual design role. Understanding of the full project lifecycle from schematic design (SD) through construction documentation (CD), especially for ground-up projects. Strong communication skills suited to a small, highly collaborative team environment. Ability to take direction, prioritize tasks, and execute work efficiently and accurately. Portfolio that clearly demonstrates technical production work and construction documentation experience. Comfort working in-office 5 days per week in Port Chester, NY. Additional Skills & Qualifications Accredited degree in Architecture (preferred). Experience with AutoCAD for architectural production and documentation. Familiarity with zoning processes and requirements for multifamily and affordable housing projects. Experience preparing permit sets and coordinating with consultants across disciplines. Interest in affordable housing projects and related regulatory considerations. Ability to thrive in a lean team structure, taking on multiple responsibilities and contributing quickly. Strong sense of reliability, consistency, and responsiveness in day-to-day work. Work Environment This is a fully in-office role based in Port Chester, NY, with a standard schedule of 5 days per week on site. You will join a small team of approximately six people in a highly collaborative environment with low hierarchy and high visibility. The firm operates out of a co-working building owned by a key client, with the team occupying a full floor, providing close proximity to client activity and project stakeholders. The workload is fast-paced and production-driven due to an active pipeline of ground-up multifamily residential projects, including affordable housing. The lean team structure means each individual is expected to contribute quickly, manage multiple responsibilities, and maintain a strong emphasis on consistency, reliability, and responsiveness. The culture includes direct exposure to leadership, stable and growing project flow, and benefits such as Summer Fridays that support a positive and engaging work atmosphere. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of White Plains, NY. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $100000.00/yr. company benefits on PDF company benefits on PDF company benefits on PDF company benefits on PDF company benefits on PDF company benefits on PDF company benefits on PDF company benefits on PDF company benefits on PDF company benefits on PDF Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in White Plains,NY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options. 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