Designer

Design Staff

New York, NY

Laguarda.Low Architects is seeking talented and creative young professionals or recent College graduates. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative studio environment on a variety of international and domestic projects. Founded in Dallas, TX in 2000 by architects with many years of collective experience and a passion for design and the creative process, Laguarda.Low is an international practice that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our practice and the market. In our 26 years of practice, we have worked on over 500 projects in more than 25 countries in Europe, Asia, and South America, as well as in the United States. Principal office is located in New York, NY. Additional offices are located in Beijing, China and Tokyo, Japan. Please visit our web page for more information.

Candidates must exhibit a strong design vocabulary, as well as an ability to contribute to an energetic, fast-paced creative process to develop innovative design solutions. All candidates must be willing to contribute to team environment in whichever way directed and be motivated to grow into larger roles in the firm as they gain experience. Strong graphic and verbal communication skills are also critical.

Specific qualifications involve:

· Accredited Professional or Graduate degree in Architecture.

· Some professional experience desired.

· Working knowledge of 3D modeling, presentation and design software: Sketchup, Rhino, Autocad, and Photoshop.

· Willingness to learn and grow within the team environment.

· Flexibility to move between multiple deadlines as needed.

· Competence in working with a fast-paced, collaborative design environment.

· Ability to work under a Lead Designer to complete and augment an overall design direction.

All candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and at least 3 examples of design work that best illustrates the candidates design ability (either professional or academic) via email to with “Designer-Your Name-NY” in the subject line. Please send all items as attachments to the email in .PDF format. The total size of your email should not exceed 3MB. Please do not send disks or hard copies, and please no phone calls or drop-in inquiries. Only fully qualified candidates should apply.

Salary commensurate with the education level completed, professional experience, and demonstrated knowledge.Full benefit package included.Equal-opportunity employer.