Junior Architectural Designer (Recent Graduate)

Description

Beyer Blinder Belle (BBB), an award-winning architecture and planning firm with offices in New York City, Boston, Washington, D.C., and Miami, seeks a highly motivated Junior Architectural Designer to join its New York City Institutional & Cultural Studio. This studio works with leading civic, cultural, and institutional clients on projects across all phases—from programming and conceptual design through construction.

Alongside the qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate is passionate about stewarding and transforming significant existing and historic structures. They bring a strong design sensibility grounded in technical rigor and a curiosity about developing innovative, thoughtful design solutions in complex contexts. A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working across disciplines are essential.

New hires will join a dynamic and collegial studio environment in New York while collaborating with BBB colleagues across offices in Boston, Miami, and Washington, D.C. BBB fosters a culture of mentorship, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.

All staff are encouraged to participate in firmwide initiatives that strengthen design excellence, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and support environmental and social responsibility.

• 2+ years of professional experience in architecture; progress toward licensure preferred
• Professional degree in architecture
• Strong proficiency in Revit required; familiarity with visualization and graphic tools is desirable
• Experience working with existing buildings, particularly historic structures, is highly valued
• Contribute to design development, documentation, and Construction Administration across project phases
• Participate in programming, design studies, and technical development, including research, evaluation, and implementation of design solutions
• Apply architectural judgment to assigned tasks with guidance from senior staff
• Develop and communicate design concepts through drawings, models, and presentations
• Effectively communicate design ideas and technical issues within project teams
• Manage production of deliverables for smaller projects and contribute to larger project efforts
• Balance responsibilities across multiple projects in a collaborative studio setting

BBB offers fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $63,000-$70,000, with variations based on experience, education, achievements, and business needs. Employees may also receive an annual performance-based bonus and salary increase.

Our hiring process includes an initial application review followed by one or more interviews with members of the hiring team. Final decisions are based on qualifications, alignment with the role, and firm needs. Candidates will receive updates throughout the process.

Beyer Blinder Belle is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace.

To ensure an accessible interview process, candidates requiring accommodations are encouraged to contact HR@bbbarch.com. All requests will be handled confidentially.