Architectural Designer

$150,000 - $170,000/Yr

Vessel Technologies - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Management of Companies and Enterprises

About the position

Vessel Technologies is seeking an experienced Architectural Designer to join their team in New York, NY. This full-time position focuses on improving and expanding the company's multifamily construction product line through innovative design and prefabrication strategies. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to translate design concepts into viable products, ensuring compliance with building codes and sustainability standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in redefining housing solutions and addressing the ongoing housing crisis in America.

Responsibilities

• Explore enhancements to Vessel's existing product line.
• Lead efforts to expand the product line into new categories.
• Investigate the applicability of new building products and materials for future use.
• Ensure designs comply with building codes across multiple jurisdictions, addressing multifamily housing standards and prefabrication techniques.
• Lead efforts to incorporate green building technologies, universal design principles, and accessibility standards into Vessel's product offerings.
• Work to ensure compliance with sustainability certifications and energy-efficient building practices.
• Solicit feedback from end users, incorporating insights into the product design process for ongoing improvements.
• Coordinate closely with Vessel's manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure design concepts are technically and commercially viable.
• Work closely with Vessel's BIM management teams to streamline the transition from design to construction documentation.
• Investigate and recommend new technologies, materials, and construction methods to improve Vessel's product line.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Master's degree in Architecture.
• Licensed architect with 5+ years of experience in multifamily residential design and prefabrication strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of building codes across various jurisdictions, especially in multifamily housing.
• Experience in sustainable design, universal design, and accessibility.
• Proficiency with BIM software (e.g., Revit).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, engineering, and BIM management.
• Strong design skills and a passion for innovation in prefabrication and modular housing.
• Ability to handle complex projects with attention to detail and quality.
• Excellent communication skills for soliciting user feedback and coordinating across teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Creative and Practical Thinking: Ability to marry raw creativity with highly detailed, practical, and manufacturable solutions.
• Ability to adapt to the unique demands of working on long-term product design rather than multiple short-term projects.

Benefits

• Stock options
• Annual bonus potential
• Generous benefits package