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Architectural Production Designer

Posted 13 days ago

up studioNew York (NY)

SENIORITY

Senior

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About the role

Who We Are: The Up Studio is an award-winning studio that strives to bring joy to people's lives through concept-driven architecture, interior, and brand design. Our projects are customized to our clients' needs, site-specific, and rooted in a thoughtful design strategy. We appreciate each team member's diverse talents and strongly value a healthy work-life balance, maintaining a manageable workweek that defies industry standards. We also encourage and empower our staff to explore innovative approaches to design, building science, and sustainability. We believe architecture and design should not only be beautiful but also guided by a thoughtful narrative that shapes how spaces unfold and are experienced. This approach is central to our mission of enhancing people's lives.
What You'll Do: Architectural Production Designers are responsible for developing 3D models, creating design presentations, and ensuring that design intent and client needs are met throughout the interior layout, design development, and construction documentation phases. This highly technical role works directly with our Directors on both architectural and interior production. Typical responsibilities include: Develop 3D models using Archicad. Prepare construction document drawing sets and specifications. Integrate consultant drawings into construction documents. Collaborate with team members across multiple projects and departments. Source reference images for design presentations. Source, organize, and photograph physical material samples for client presentations and the studio library. Coordinate with vendors and consultants. Manage responsibilities across multiple projects simultaneously. Understand and apply Department of Buildings (DOB) requirements. Research and select appliances, plumbing fixtures, and hardware. Develop architectural diagrams and design vignettes. Create presentations using Adobe InDesign. Create 3D furniture models and develop furniture layouts using Archicad.
Requirements: 4+ years of experience as an Architectural Production Designer or in a similar role. 4+ years of experience with wood-framed residential construction. 4+ years of experience using Archicad or Revit. Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Strong attention to detail. Respectful and effective communication skills. Ability to work from our Long Island City studio at least three days per week. Legal authorization to work in the United States. Highly Desired Valid driver's license. Established relationships with vendors, tradespeople, and consultants. Employment Details and Benefits Full-time position with a healthy work-life balance (40 hours per week). Hybrid work environment with a minimum of three days per week in the studio.

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