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Archinect

Senior Facade Designer / Facade Architect

Archinect, New York, New York, us, 10261


MW-Skins is seeking a Senior Facade Designer / Facade Architect to join its team in NYC.MW-Skins is a rapidly expanding envelope design and consulting firm based in New York City. We have a far-reaching portfolio, which includes all scales of residential work, high-end office developments, cultural work, and complex renovations. The team prides itself on our design-focused approach to facades and on cultivating a collaborative studio atmosphere to produce the highest quality work.We currently work on a variety of projects throughout the US in all phases and scopes, from conceptual design to construction administration.Applicants need to have 3 to 5 years of experience specifically in facade design, a strong technical understanding as well as a degree in either architecture or engineering. Applicants must have excellent knowledge of AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, and Code requirements.Qualifications include:Knowledge of building envelopes, different façades types, and enclosure systemsBelow and above grade waterproofing designExcellent skills in CAD, Rhino, RevitExcellent communication skills, time management, and organizational skills with frequent interactions between clients, contractors, and manufacturersBeing able to work on multiple projects at a time, at both technical and aesthetic levelsAble to understand the balance of priorities on differing projects and schedulesAbility to identify and solve problems using available resourcesAbility to work independently and also manage junior facade designers in their day-to-day workDrafting technical façade details with clarity and concisenessBuilding envelope specifications preparationAssists in construction administration, responding to RFIs and organizing submittal logs as necessaryAbility to work in the office for a majority of the week, with partial remote work available after the initial 90-day trial period

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