Architect / Urban Designer

Architect / Urban Designer Employer: New York, NY, US Location: Wed, May 27 '26 Posted on: $90,000 - $120,000annually Pay: Office for the Next Environment is a multidisciplinary design and planning practice specializing in civic architecture and public infrastructure projects. We work in close collaboration with clients and partners to plan, design, and build public environments that are resilient and inspiring. As our New York-based office continues to grow, we are currently seeking intermediate to senior level Architects and Urban Designers with a minimum of 7 years of professional experience. Candidates must be self-motivated, nimble, and excited about design at all scales. We are also looking for people that are passionate about climate action, sustainability, and the process of city-making. The candidate would be joining the multidisciplinary team that is currently working on urban master plans, infrastructure, and coastal resilience projects in New York City and New England and have the opportunity to support projects such as: EDC's Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT) redevelopment, the Bellevue Hospital Pump Station, and the East Midtown Coastal Resiliency flood protection design. The candidate may also participate in Construction Support Services for architectural projects such as the East River Park Bandshell and ESCR's Interceptor Gate Buildings. We believe the best way to prepare for the future is to design it. In a world of rapid change, the spaces we share matter more than ever. We understand that the best civic spaces require the right mix of technical expertise, rigor, and imagination. Today our agile, multidisciplinary team works across all project phases from early visioning to implementation to create future-facing solutions that improve our cities for generations to come. We are looking for someone who: Is looking for space to grow professionally. Is passionate about design and the public realm. Has experience designing public infrastructure and/or civic buildings. Has experience in resilient and low-carbon design solutions Has experience in construction administration. Is a team player and strong communicator looking for a collaborative design studio environment. Has experience mentoring junior design staff. Is interested in the technical complexity of building infrastructure in a dense urban environment. Has strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills. Minimum Requirements: Is a licensed architect, or can be within 6 months 7 years of professional experience. Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills. Fluency in Autocad, Rhino, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite. Pay & Benefits: The expected salary range for this position is between $90,000 to $120,000 based on ability and relevant work experience. Benefits are offered immediately from the commencement of employment: including medical, dental, and vision programs; 401(k) plan w/ matching; commuter benefits; paid holidays including one week of office closure in December and flexible PTO. To Apply Please send the following materials to [email protected] with Senior Architect and Urban Designer in the subject line. Cover Letter Resume/CV (PDF) Work Samples (PDF, 25MB Max) Contact information for 2-3 references. More job listings from this employer: New York, NY, US Wed, May 27 '26 Intermediate Architectural or Landscape Designer Office for the Next Environment (OFTN)