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Junior Designer (Architectural or Interior Focus)

Archinect, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Type:

Full-time

Location:

New York, NY

Schedule:

In office at least 3 days per week (hybrid)

Work Authorization:

Candidates must have approval to work in the US

Salary Range:

$65,000-$75,000

About Float Float Studio is a small interior architecture and design studio based in NYC. We work across workplace and commercial interiors, with a hospitality driven approach and a big focus on the details that make a space feel intentional. Our team is small, friendly, and tight. We care about doing great work without burning people out. We are looking for someone who is calm, organized, and genuinely enjoys supporting a small team.

The Role We are looking for an Interior or Architectural Designer who is highly organized and detail oriented to support the studio across active projects. This role supports project teams across all phases of design, from programming and concept through construction administration and installation.

While the position can lean toward either interior or architecture depending on your background and interest, our studio operates with significant crossover between both disciplines. Designers with an interiors focus may assist with furniture plans, sourcing, and material research. Those with an architectural focus may support construction documentation, detailing, and elevations. In either case, you will contribute to the refinement of client presentations so they are accurate, aligned, and ready for review.

Because we are a smaller studio, project needs shift week to week. Some weeks may require focused drawing updates and technical coordination. Other weeks may lean into sourcing research, presentation production, or internal documentation. The role requires someone comfortable moving between design tasks while maintaining a high level of precision.

This is an in person role. You will assist with site visits, and installation days as needed. We are looking for someone who understands that strong design execution depends on both thoughtful design work and disciplined follow through.

What you will do Programming

Conduct site surveys and draft existing conditions in Revit

Perform program and code research

Set up and maintain files for new and active projects

Design & Documentation

Develop floor plans, fit tests, furniture plans, and interior elevations

Assist in design development including plans, elevations, details and custom furniture pieces

Assist in the development and coordination of construction documents, including plans, elevations, details, and schedules

Assist in Construction Administration including submittal logs and RFIs

FF & E & Budgeting

Conduct FF & E research, sourcing, and vendor coordination

Update FF & E schedules and project trackers based on existing templates

Develop placeholder furniture budgets based on existing templates

Pull pricing and lead times for specified items

Help research alternates when needed and document options clearly

Samples and materials coordination

Request, track, label, organize, and return samples as needed

Keep the process moving so decisions do not stall

Help keep our sample library organized over time

Presentations & Coordination

Assist in preparation of client-facing materials including FF & E presentations, floor plans, elevations, and concept documents

Coordination with contractors, architects, subcontractors, and vendors

Manage individual deliverables and workflow within larger project schedules and communicate any conflicts to the design team

Deliveries and installation support

Help coordinate deliveries, including confirming delivery windows and access requirements

Receive and check in occasional deliveries and samples at the studio

Help document issues quickly if something arrives damaged, incorrect, or incomplete

Support installation days as needed, including assisting the team with punch list follow up and vendor coordination after install

Studio Standards

Gain familiarity with and uphold the firm’s brand guidelines, resources, and standards

Preferred Experience

1-4 years in a design studio, architecture studio, or similar environment

Professional degree in Architecture (BArch or M.Arch) or Interior Design (BFA, MA, or equivalent)

Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Revit, Autocad, Miro, Bluebeam, 3D Modeling

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of standard office software (i.e. Google Suite)

Requirements

Based in New York City and available to work in office at least 3 days per week

Legal authorization to work in the US

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