JAM is seeking an Intermediate Architect with 4-6 years of post-graduate work experience in high-end residential architecture.
We are a multidisciplinary firm based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn with current work throughout New York City, and nationwide. Our mission is to provide clients with a radically thoughtful design experience, emphasizing longevity and visual harmony. Our new homes are deeply rooted to the existing landscape through a strong connection between materiality and site.
We pride ourselves on being a progressive design firm that strongly promotes work-life balance and are committed to a 4-day work week. We fully lean into new technology and are constantly improving how we operate as a firm through collaborative input from our team. We continually strive to elevate how our designs can be conveyed to our clients as well as contractors to push the envelope of what’s possible.
We are looking for a Project Architect who shares our passion for residential work and is looking for long-term career growth. We have several new projects that need a motivated and self-starting architect to work directly with the firm Principals on all phases of design and construction.
Responsibilities would include:
- Co-lead residential projects in various project phases from schematic design through construction close out
- Attend client meetings and site visits and record meeting minutes
- Create and manage project schedules and internal deadlines
- Prepare and collaborate on client presentations
- Source and present architectural finishes, appliances, plumbing fixtures, hardware, and architectural lighting
- Design and detail custom millwork and furniture
- Assist with and/or generate architectural plans and construction documents, details and specifications for a variety of residential construction types
- Assist and participate in field measuring and documentation of existing conditions including precise measurements of existing moldings and profiles when necessary
- Assist with coordination with expeditor/code consultant regarding permit drawings and paperwork from initial submission through project close out
- Request proposals and oversee coordination of all consultant drawings and specifications (Engineers, Consultants, Vendors)
- Assist with construction administration
- Ability and willingness to travel outside of New York City for site meetings with potential for overnight stays
An ideal candidate for JAM:
- Thrives in a small-firm environment with a laid-back atmosphere and an intense focus on the firm’s commitments, goals and aesthetics
- Enjoys being a people person and embraces direct client and contractor interaction
- Highly organized, likes to multi-task and thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Has a genuine love for design and sourcing sustainable products
- Likes to think of creative and unique solutions for design problems
- Fosters strong relationships throughout the project life cycle
- Strives to connect all the dots to create drawings and presentations that are clear, concise, and beautiful
- Understands the overall structure of a project’s critical path schedule and major milestones, and can self-start and push a project forward with minimal direction
- Revels in the details but knows when to use broad brush strokes
- Can work independently but also enjoys overseeing junior staff
- Knows their way around Spotify & Pandora – the office music is always on!
Qualifications:
- Professional degree in architecture from an accredited institution
- 4-6 years of post-graduate work experience, high-end residential experience mandatory
- Experience with NYC building codes and working with expeditors
- Experience with Landmarks and NYC DOB filing processes
- Experience in custom millwork and material detailing
- Strong proficiency in Revit
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino, and Adobe Suite.
- Experience with Lumion is preferred
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. and fluent in English (written and spoken)
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary is commensurate with experience; $75,000/yr – $90,000/yr
- Performance-based bonus compensation
- 4-day workweek (Monday-Thursday, in-person)
- 15 paid holidays (including days between Christmas and New Year’s)
- 10 paid vacation days
- Medical, dental and vision insurance with employer contribution
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Commuter benefits
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Please submit one PDF document that includes your cover letter, resume, and portfolio/work samples to careers@jambk.com with subject title: JAM Intermediate Architect 2026 – [Your Name].
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