N H D M Architects

Project Designer

N H D M Architects Employer

New York, NY, USLocation:

Full-timeType

Sat, Jun 13 '26Posted on:

About N H D M

N H D M is a New York-based practice for design and research operating at the intersection of architecture and urbanism, founded by its partners Nahyun Hwang and David Eugin Moon. N H D M's ongoing work includes a wide range of cultural/institutional, dwelling, and community and public space projects, as well as urban landscapes and territorial scale design and research. The work of N H D M has been recognized through numerous awards, including the 2023 Architectural League Emerging Voices award, the 2023 and 2019 Graham Foundation Grant, the 2020 Architectural Record Design Vanguard Award, the 2019 DOMUS’ 100+ best architecture firms, the 2018 AIANY New Practices New York award, and multiple AIANY Design Awards. The firm’s work has been presented at global venues, including the 14th, 17th, and 18th Architectural Exhibition at the Venice Biennale, the 5th and 6th International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam, among others. See https://nhdm.net/ and https://nhdm.net/Info to learn more about N H D M. N H D M is a NYC M/WMBE.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented and highly committed architectural designer with the experience and ability to effectively manage and lead the Construction Documentation (CD) and Construction Administration (CA) phases. This position offers an opportunity to work within a research-driven and design-centered studio environment where you will have direct involvement in shaping projects from initial concept development through realization, with meaningful responsibility for driving projects forward and contributing to built design outcomes. This role requires strong design abilities and exceptional organizational, coordination, and written and verbal communication skills.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of post-graduation, hands-on experience in CD and CA phases of design-oriented projects, and ability to independently and collaboratively coordinate and execute the documentation and administration.NYC-based (This is an in-person position)An M.Arch or B. Arch degree / Authorization to work in the U.S.Advanced proficiency in Rhino, AutoCAD, Adobe CC Suite, and rendering software.Interest and capacity for concept/ research-driven design processes and development

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in /exposure to adaptive reuse projectsExperiences in spaces for art, and public, cultural, and institutional projectsWorking knowledge of NYC building codesInterest/capacity for research and design in other scales, types, and media explored at N H D M

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and demonstrated skill level. The position can be combined with other roles, if applicable. See https://nhdm.net/Contact for other available positions.

Application Guideline

Email subject line must read: "26SM Project Designer-Your Full Name"

Submit the following materials to [email protected]:

One comprehensive PDF (maximum 20 MB) containing:Cover letter explicitly stating relevant experiences, area of interests in N H D M’s work, U.S. work authorization status, and earliest available start dateCurrent resume/CVPortfolio with clearly identified roles for all collaborative and professional work. Indicate the year and the employer for all professional work.List of three references, including names, contact information, and relationshipTwo separate JPG images (each under 2 MB) representing your work attached to the email

Important: Only candidates with current availability should apply. Applications missing required documentation or not following submission guidelines will not be considered.