American Institute of Architects is hiring: Architectural Graphics Specialist in

Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) , global architecture practice headquartered in New York City, is seeking an Architectural Graphics Specialist to bolster the firm’s visual assets at a pivotal moment in KPF’s history – its 50th anniversary.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technical drawing, digital modeling, and architectural storytelling. The right candidate will be an architect with a demonstrated interest in creating clean, cohesive visuals that distill complex ideas, including but not limited to plans, sections, elevations, axons, illustrations, data visualizations, and ideally animations.

The Architectural Graphics Specialist is a new role that will help define the look of KPF’s drawings across past, present, and future projects of varied types, scales, and locations. This role will be a part of our growing global marketing team, a group of passionate writers, designers, and storytellers across the firm’s New York, London, and Shanghai offices.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare and optimize architectural models and drawings in Rhino and Revit, creating publication-ready assets for print and online.
• Help define and implement a cohesive visual style for all KPF drawings and illustrations, working alongside the Content Director, Graphic Designer, and broader team.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including design leaders and technical experts, to create illustrations that meet both conceptual and technical standards.
• Organize and structure digital assets for efficient workflow and future use.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of professional experience as an architect.
• Exceptional visual and graphic representation ability.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Proficiency in Rhino, with experience preparing and optimizing architectural models and drawings. Revit and Grasshopper proficiency a plus but not required. This position will offer the opportunity to learn Grasshopper.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in managing complex digital files.
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical architectural information visually.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture required, master’s degree in architecture or graphic design preferred.

Work Environment

This position requires you to be in person in our New York office 5 days per week.

Pay Range

$55,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annual

Why KPF?

KPF’s mission is to elevate cities through impactful design, collaborating closely with the world’s most forward-thinking clients to create high performing, carefully crafted buildings that are unique to their physical, social, and environmental contexts.

• Career Growth: Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.

• Company Culture: Collaborative, high-performance environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

• Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with company matching contributions, paid time off, Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) support and other perks.

To Apply

Applications submitted without a resume and portfolio via the KPF Career Site will not be considered.

KPF is an equal opportunity employer.