Architectural Designer / Project Manager

Circular

The job involves contributing to all phases of architectural projects, including research, conceptual design, design development, Revit modeling, construction documentation, project coordination, and construction administration. Circular is an award-winning multidisciplinary design practice working across architecture, interiors, branding, and experience design.

Location: New York, Brooklyn
Arrangement: Onsite
Level: Mid-level
Employment: Full time
Salary: $70K - $90K
Date added: 2026-10-05
Last checked: 2026-10-16

Overview

Architectural Designer / Project Manager About Circular Circular is an award-winning multidisciplinary design practice working across architecture, interiors, branding, and experience design. Our work is grounded in the belief that the built environment can improve everyday life. We design human-centered spaces and systems that support health, happiness, community, and environmental regeneration. Our approach combines design excellence with a systems-based understanding of sustainability. From material selection and building performance to customer experience and social impact, we look for opportunities to create work that is thoughtful, memorable, and beneficial to the people and communities it serves.

The Role

We are seeking a talented Architectural Designer / Project Manager with at least three years of professional experience to join our New York studio. This is an opportunity for a designer who wants meaningful responsibility, exposure to projects from concept through construction, and the opportunity to work closely with firm leadership, clients, consultants, and contractors. You will contribute to all phases of our projects, including research, conceptual design, design development, construction documentation, project coordination, and construction administration. Candidates should be available to begin within approximately 30 days.

What You’ll Work On

Circular works across a diverse range of project types and scales. Our current work includes public projects through the New York City Department of Design and Construction Design Excellence Program, projects for the New York City School Construction Authority, educational projects for private clients, and ongoing retail work for BMW of North America. The studio is internationally recognized for work that brings together design excellence, sustainability, and social impact.

You will participate in and progressively take ownership of

Conceptual design and design research
Design development
Revit modeling and project documentation
Construction document production
Coordination with consultants
Client communication and presentations
Contractor coordination
Construction administration
Material, product, and building-system research
Project organization and schedule coordination
Development of thoughtful, creative, and technically rigorous design solutions

Depending on your experience and interests, there will be opportunities to take increasing responsibility for project design, management, client relationships, and construction. Professional Development We invest in developing designers who want to deepen both their design and technical expertise. Circular will provide paid training toward Passive House Designer certification through the Passive House Institute (PHI). The position also provides direct exposure to complex institutional and public-sector projects, sustainable building systems, construction documentation, consultant coordination, and project delivery. Studio Culture Circular is a design-driven studio with an ambitious, fast-paced, and informal working environment. We value curiosity, initiative, thoughtful problem-solving, attention to detail, and people who care about the quality and consequences of what they design. Our multidisciplinary approach means team members are exposed not only to architecture but also to interiors, sustainability, branding, materials, and experience design. We expect a high level of commitment to our projects and clients while also believing that designers do their best work when they are able to maintain healthy and balanced lives.

We are looking for candidates with

A minimum of three years of professional architectural experience
A Master of Architecture or five-year Bachelor of Architecture degree
Advanced proficiency in Revit & Rhino
A strong design portfolio demonstrating both academic and professional work
Professional experience producing construction drawings
Strong design judgment and creative problem-solving abilities
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Fluency in written and spoken English
Authorization to work in the United States

A Master of Architecture is preferred but not required for candidates with a five-year professional Bachelor of Architecture degree.

Circular offers

Health and wellness benefits
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Paid Passive House Designer training
Opportunities for professional growth and increasing project responsibility
Exposure to significant public, institutional, educational, and commercial projects

Visa sponsorship may be available for qualified international candidates who are currently living in the United States. How to Apply Please submit your resume and include a link to a portfolio.

Your portfolio should include

Professional and academic design work
Examples that demonstrate your design thinking and visual communication skills
Professional construction drawing examples

Please also provide the email addresses of three professional references who are familiar with you and your work. We are interested in candidates who are strong designers, careful thinkers, capable collaborators, and motivated to take meaningful responsibility for the work they produce.

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