Intermediate architect/interior designer

Intermediate Designer / Project Architect

Wid Chapman Architects — Flatiron, NYC

Wid Chapman Architects is an award-winning architecture and interior design studio in the

Flatiron district. We focus primarily on restaurant design, along with hotels, student housing, and

community centers. Our work is driven by strong design ideas executed with technical rigor —

much of it involving complex NYC hospitality projects with demanding code, DOB, and

construction administration requirements.

We're hiring an Intermediate Designer / Project Architect to join our small studio and work

directly with the Principal. This is a growth position: our current senior designer is transitioning

out, and the right candidate will have a clear runway to grow into expanded responsibility and a

senior role over time. At a four-person firm, your work is visible from day one, you have direct

access to the Principal on every decision, and your trajectory is in your hands.

What you'll do

Contribute to design concepts, presentations, and material selections alongside the

Principal

Produce construction documents and take ownership of drawing sets as you grow into

the role

Support code research and compliance; help coordinate DOB filings with expeditors

Help manage project schedules and coordinate day-to-day with clients, contractors,

consultants, and vendors

Assist with construction administration — RFIs, submittals, site visits, punch lists

Bring strong aesthetic judgment and a critical eye to every drawing and decision

What we're looking for 3–5 years of professional architecture and/or interior design experience

Experience on NYC hospitality projects (restaurants, hotels, or similar) strongly preferred

Familiarity with NYC building code and DOB filing processes

Solid construction documentation skills

High proficiency in Rhino or SketchUp, and AutoCAD

Strong conceptual, design, and detailing skills

Well-organized; able to juggle multiple projects and keep them moving

Resourceful, collaborative, and comfortable in a fast-paced small-studio environment

Appetite to grow into senior responsibility over time

Currently based in the NYC area — this is an in-office roleCompensation and what we offer

Full-time salaried position, $80,000–$95,000 commensurate with experience

2 weeks PTO plus all major holidays

401(k) plan

Direct mentorship from the Principal, with an onboarding period of overlap and hands-on

knowledge transfer from our outgoing senior designer

A clear trajectory toward senior responsibility, expanded project leadership, and growth

in compensation as you grow with the studio

Significant project ownership and exposure across all phases, from concept through

construction

To apply

Please submit a single PDF containing a personalized cover letter, resume, and work samples

to [email protected]. We regret that we cannot respond to every applicant; we will contact

candidates whose qualifications match the role.

Please do not respond if you are seeking remote, part-time, or freelance work. Must have full U.S. working papers. No OPT.

No recruiters, please.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person