Project Architect / Project Designer

Salary: $88,000–$100,000, commensurate with experience LEAP Architecture is seeking a talented and motivated Project Architect / Project Designer with approximately 5–8 years of professional experience to join our growing practice in Ridgewood, New Jersey. We are looking for someone ready to take meaningful responsibility for projects—working directly with the firm principal while managing projects through design, documentation, consultant coordination, approvals, and construction. This is not primarily a production position. The right candidate will be a strong designer and technically capable architect who enjoys being involved in the full life of a project and is comfortable taking ownership of day-to-day project responsibilities. The Role 5–8 Years of Experience LEAP Architecture | Ridgewood, New Jersey Salary: $88,000–$100,000, commensurate with experience LEAP Architecture is seeking a talented and motivated Project Architect / Project Designer with approximately 5–8 years of professional experience to join our growing practice in Ridgewood, New Jersey. We are looking for someone ready to take meaningful responsibility for projects—working directly with the firm principal while managing projects through design, documentation, consultant coordination, approvals, and construction. This is not primarily a production position. The right candidate will be a strong designer and technically capable architect who enjoys being involved in the full life of a project and is comfortable taking ownership of day-to-day project responsibilities. The Role As a Project Architect / Project Designer, you will work closely with the principal while taking responsibility for the day-to-day development and coordination of projects. Responsibilities will include: Managing projects and project components with principal oversight Developing projects from schematic design through construction documents and construction administration Preparing and managing architectural drawing sets in Revit Coordinating structural, MEP, civil, landscape, lighting, and other specialty consultants Identifying and resolving design and technical coordination issues Researching applicable building codes, zoning requirements, and permitting issues Preparing and presenting design information to clients Participating actively in client meetings Communicating with contractors and consultants throughout the project Reviewing shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and construction issues Visiting job sites and participating in construction administration Helping establish project schedules, priorities, and deliverables Who We're Looking For The ideal candidate has: 5–8 years of professional architectural experience A professional degree in architecture Strong proficiency in Revit Experience producing and coordinating complete architectural drawing sets Experience coordinating structural, MEP, and other engineering consultants The ability to organize and run projects with principal oversight Strong design sensibility and attention to detail A working knowledge of building codes, construction methods, and architectural detailing Confidence communicating ideas clearly to clients, consultants, and contractors Strong written and verbal communication skills The ability to balance design quality, technical requirements, schedules, and budgets Architectural licensure is preferred but not required . Candidates actively pursuing licensure are encouraged to apply. About LEAP Architecture LEAP Architecture is a design-focused architectural practice working on thoughtfully designed residential, commercial, and renovation projects in New Jersey, New York, and the surrounding region. Our size allows team members to be closely involved in projects rather than being limited to a single phase of the architectural process. Project architects participate directly in design decisions, client conversations, consultant coordination, documentation, and construction. We value good design, clear thinking, technical rigor, collaboration, and architecture that is both beautiful and buildable. For an architect who has spent the first several years of their career developing strong design and technical skills, this position offers an opportunity to take the next step toward independently leading projects while continuing to work closely with an experienced principal. Compensation $88,000–$100,000 annual salary , commensurate with experience, technical ability, and demonstrated project leadership. Candidates with particularly strong project-management, Revit, construction administration, or technical experience may be considered at the upper end of the range. #J-18808-Ljbffr